Corporate Gifts Tips
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Weather Station and Desk Ornament in One
Is your boss a weather buff?
Maybe he or she is a golfer or an outdoor enthusiast and needs to know the weather coming in. Maybe a weather station like a ambient beacon weather forecasting station is the right corporate gift idea. It changes color depending on the forecasted weather. If its green, you are clear to tee off, but when it turns blue, grab a sweater.
Remember, this kind of cool desk accessory is not only good for the corporate golfer - if your gift recipient is a baseball enthusiast or a mountain biker, the weather is going to have an impact on their plans.
Cool Down
Your boss or staff may already be up to date with the latest in hot beverage accessories like the one cup coffee pot or the desktop beverage warmer, but what do you do when the summer hits?
Several online gift stores now sell silver plated beverage coolers in 16 oz can size. You can even engrave them with the date, your company name, or commemorate your corporate summer outing with this unique corporate gift. Be prepared for all seasons, and have some fun choosing your corporate gift.
Finding a Corporate Gift that Stands Out in a Crowd
Corporate gifts can be challenging, especially when there are so may options from which to choose and if you want to make an impression. Anyone can give someone a pen and pencil set, you should work to find something unique.
Is your corporate executive a nature lover as well?
Maybe an ecosphere would make the right desk accessory, allowing them to take a break from the digital world for a few minutes while they contemplate the serenity of the life within the sleek glass globe.
Maybe the National Geographic planet earth globe would fit the bill as well. It shows you day and night (literally!) as the sun moves around the globe. Desk accessories don't have to be boring, all you need to do is find the right one!
Feeding the Corporate Machine
So you want to come up with something creative for your corporate holiday gift, but you are tired of the typical desk accessories and the really cool stuff is out of the budget.
Why not say it with cookies?
If your associates have a sweet tooth, consider one of the corporate baking services available today. Cookie companies can make a cookie from your logo design and they can even send them as a festive "bouquet." Your colleague can share this sweet gift with staff of hoard it for themselves, but either way, this gift is a standout.
Follow the Décor Theme
Some executives want to add a decorative theme to their office - they may have a decorator come in and execute something extremely modern, or sometimes they go with a more old fashioned style with a lot of leather and dark wood.
If you have an old fashioned executive on your hands, why not give him a creative gift that will enhance his office decor. You could find a vintage photo of Grand Central Station or another New York City scene in sepia tones with a beautiful wood frame. Or you could go with a classic, or themed desk lamp to work with the room's overall theme.
There are terrific old fashioned Lionel train desk lamps available online, for instance, that would be perfect with that library themed office.
And don't forget the classic accessories that can match the office decor like the leather briefcase or shoulder bag. After all, your executive has to travel in style as well!
Coffee for One? Luxury in the Office
Do you work for a company of coffee drinkers? If you have to come up with the Christmas corporate gift, maybe you should think about individual coffee pots for each one.
Coffee for one is a great idea, especially when you add some individual flavored or gourmet coffees. Each exec gets the luxury of fresh brewed gourmet coffee right in their office. The best individual coffee pots only take about two minutes for brewing and they are great for travel as well, if your corporate staff is one that is always on the road.
A Unique Corporate Gift is Useful
Today's corporate gifts are slick and have a tendency to look cool, but maybe not be as useful as they could be. Try a different tack with your corporate gifting and give something that is actually useful.
* Choose a local fitness center, and give your executive a membership! You may even be able to barter a freebie if you advertise them throughout your office.
* Another great idea is to convert a small space in your office into a massage room (great for nursing mom's as well) and have a masseuse come in once a week. Give away time with the masseuse in ten minute increments as bonuses to your executive and non-executive staff. This will reduce the stress level and it is a great perk!
Tunes in the Office
Many of today's executives are not the stuffed shirts and formal folk of yesterday. They want a high tech office that can be both a productive workspace and a haven from the bustling workplace.
A discreet sound system may be just the right accessory for your executive's office. They now have flat panel sound systems available (yes, even the speakers are flat) that incorporate both CD's and an MP3 player for maximum flexibility in listening enjoyment.
This kind of system is perfect for an office environment because you get the high quality sound you have come to love, but it doesn't take up much space and can be easily stored in case of more formal business meetings. Consider hooking up the executive in your life!
Employee Anniversary
Celebrate your employee's anniversary with your company with a special milestone gift.
* Year one, celebrate with a simple lunch out.
* At year five, offer them a high end desktop sound system so they can enjoy music in their office.
* At ten years, send them on a trip - and so on.
Just because you are in a business environment doesn't mean that milestones can't be celebrated. Losing employees and their on the job knowledge is a drain on your company resources, so be creative with your milestone recognition and make your employees excited to remain a part of your thriving business!
Corporate Gifts
Large companies usually give corporate gifts every year at Christmas. Selecting the proper corporate gifts for your employees can be difficult. Here are some corporate gift ideas that are sure to fit any budget:
ˇ For a smaller budget a Messenger Shoulder Bag is an appropriate gift. It gives fast access to items and essentials without interfering with walking or moving. It has a sleek, attractive design and can be used by men and women.
ˇ If you have an average sized budget the Tranquil Moments Sound Therapy System makes a perfect gift for your corporate employees. This sound system is soothing and helps you relax and rejuvenate after a stressful day.
ˇ Larger budgets may consider the Wafer-Thin CD System with MP3. This is an ideal gift that can be used in the home or office. It provides rich, high quality sound and combines all your music into one system.
These gifts and others are great suggestions for corporations to consider purchasing.
Family and Business Combined
Is your business associate a family man or woman? Give them a gift that shows you respect their commitment and love for their family and their executive style with a double locket keychain. These are cool because they look all business on the outside, especially when custom monogrammed, but on the inside they have room for family photos.
If this is a sales rep on the road all the time or an executive who is always travelling you have come up with a truly thoughtful gift. Even better, when opened, the keychain stands up as a mini picture frame so this is really a great gift for an executive on the go.
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