Think Love Send Love - Business Gift Ideas

Thinklovesendlove.com found an interesting article that wants to help us in choosing the right holiday gift for our colleagues, boss, or clients which has the possibility of being an overwhelming task to add to our plates during the holiday season. It is for this reason that gift-giving in the business environment has its own set of rules and guidelines. Thinklovesendlove.com found Jacqueline Whitmore putting together the business of gift-giving tips and advice we may want to know before beginning our holiday shopping. Below are some of Whitmore's "Whit-Bits" that every businessperson should keep in mind this holiday season if we are minding our business gifts.

The first suggestion is to set a spending limit for gift-giving exchanges. Now this may or may not work, but once a price limit is set among coworkers or for your office's holiday gift exchange, make sure you stick to the money limits. Money limits help office participants select an appropriate gift at an affordable price. Whenever you overspend the money, you run the risk of looking like a show-off. On the other hand, spending considerably below the money limit might come off looking stingy and then where is the water cooler friendly talk in the morning.

The second suggestion is to give thoughtful and useful gifts. Think about the giftwhether it's for your boss, colleague, assistant or client, gifts that lend both organization and style to an office environment are always appreciated by the recipient.

The third suggestion is to tailor your gift to the taste and personality of the receiver. You must know the person you are giving a gift, then keeping track of your clients' and colleagues' likes, dislikes, interests, and hobbies is always helpful at gift-giving time, but when in doubt turn to thinklovesendlove.com for suggestions when you can't come up with one on your own.

The fourth suggestion is to consider the corporate culture. Make sure you think you are right in your choice before sending any gifts to clients or vendors, it is best to check the receiver's corporate policy guidelines on gift-giving to make sure they can receive it, otherwise, a well-intended gift may be returned to you and then there is the embarrassment issue.

The fifth suggest is to bring coworkers together to get your boss a gift so that you all sink or swim together. Together is the operative word as you brainstorm gift ideas with your colleagues and have everyone chip in on one group gift for the boss. Don't be afraid If you work in a small office or know your boss well, because it is acceptable to give a smaller but personal gift, like a gift card, book, CD, or gift for his/her family or pet.

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Created on ... May 21, 2009; updated January 9, 2010