The festive season is all about giving, but have you thought about giving your customers a token of appreciation for sending their business your way? If we’ve just sent you into a flat panic now that you’ve realised it’s completely slipped your mind, relax! Franchise Finder’s put together a list of our favourite holiday gift ideas for customers…
How Much Should We Spend on Client Appreciation Gifts?
Most small business owners groan at the thought of yet another financial outlay, but spending a few pennies on a little something that keeps your business top-of-mind is a smart investment. And the good news is that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! In fact, it’s the thought that counts. To make an impression, banish those run-of-the-mill corporate gifts and go for gifts which are memorable and fun. Focus on a clever concept and pretty packaging – it’s all about making your customers feel good about themselves and a little special, too!
Thanks a Latte Hamper
You will need:
- A coffee mug – plan ahead and order in mugs branded with your logo
- Box of latte sachets
- Vanilla sugar
- Biscotti or rusks
- Basket
- Cellophane
- Gift tags
- Business card
Arrange goodies plus your business card in the basket and wrap with cellophane with ribbons. Attach your gift tag with the ‘thanks a latte’ message. Done!
Poppin’ In to Say Thanks Hamper
You will need:
- Funky popcorn bowl
- Popcorn kernels
- Two movie tickets
- Cellophane
- Gift tags
- Business card
Pop the kernels, movie tickets and business card into the popcorn bowl and wrap with cellophane and ribbons. Attach your gift card with the ‘poppin’ in to say thanks’ greeting. Then pop on over to your clients and deliver!
We’re Nuts About Our Customers Hamper
You will need:
- Large mason jar
- Assorted nuts – peanuts, cashews, almonds, pecans, etc.
- Ribbon
- Gift card
- Branded printed label (round)
Arrange the nuts in layers in the Mason jar. Stick your branded printed label with the ‘we’re nuts about our customer’s’ slogan onto the lid. Tie a festive ribbon around the jar, et voilà!
Thanks for the Invest-Mint Hamper
You will need:
- Twining’s peppermint tea
- After Eight chocolate mints or Peppermint Crisp
- Body Shop Mint Lip Gloss (for her)
- Lip Ice Original Spearmint (for him)
- Mint green gift bag
- White gift tissue
- White ribbon
- Gift card
- Business card.
Place your mint goodies plus business card into the gift bag, artistically scrunch the tissue and lay it over the top. Close the gift bag with ribbons, onto which you’ve attached your ‘thanks for the invest-mint’ card.
Thanks From Olive Us Hamper
You will need:
- Bottle of olive oil
- Olive tapenade available from continental delis
- Jar of olives
- Basket
- Raffia
- Gift tag
- Business card
- Cellophane
Arrange the olive oil, olive tapenade and jar of olives in the basket – don’t forget to pop in your business card! Wrap with cellophane and tie with your ribbon (with gift card attached).
Wine-ding Down Hamper
You will need:
- Bottle of wine
- Sticky label with your logo, contact details and ‘wine-ding down’ message
- iTunes gift voucher
- Ribbon
Attach the iTunes voucher to the wine bottle by tying the ribbon around the bottle neck. You’re good to go!
Thanks for Helping Our Business Grow Hamper
You will need
- Herb seedlings – thyme, rosemary, oreganum, etc.
- Tin cans – recycle them from your kitchen
- Potting soil
- Gravel
- Gift card
- Raffia
Punch a couple of holes at the bottom of your tin cans. Put a layer of gravel at the bottom of the can then fill your container with potting soil. Plant your herb seedlings. Attach your ‘thanks for helping our business grow’ card plus business card to the tin with the raffia. And that’s it!
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