Saying Thank You With A Smile

Lets face it in the world of business there are many reasons to give gifts to our clients as a way of saying thanks. One can give a thank you gift as a means of being polite, seal a deal or just because it is the right business move. On the other hand there is another reason to thank clients or employees and that would be because you appreciate the business relationship or hard work done by both parties. Working with a client who gives for the second reason is such a joy. As a gift consultant I am inspired when I have a client who seems to truly love thanking those who have helped them or worked with them on a project.

I have a client who does just that, he seems genuinely happy to recognize those who help his business move forward and become successful. Every time I have ever designed a gift for him it has always been a gift with a personal touch and attention to who the recipient is. I am sure his business associates are surprised and thrilled with the gifts they receive from him.

1) Taking note of your business partners – When working on joint ventures, collaborations or closing a business deal take note of your client and their surroundings. You need not know every minute detail about them; however being even a little observant can allow you to give them a well thought out gift because you have taken note of them as a person and not just a business client. One of the best ways to give a gift of detail would be to have a gift themed after your client’s hobbies or food style.

2) Taking note of your employees – Giving thank you gifts your employees can actually use is one of the best things an employer can do. It shows that you as an employer are paying attention and are not just about the bottom line of what’s in it for you. Well thought out employee gifts need not be expensive or extravagant. Many years ago my employer at the time noticed that many of us complained about the office area being too cold at night. Since we really could not adjust the thermostat to suit everyone he gave each of us a very nice throw blanket as a gift one holiday season. I still have that blanket today and use it often. 

Just by being a little observant you can give a gift your client or employees will remember every time they look at or use your gift. 

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About the author
Tina D. Fermin is the owner of TD Gift Solutions. We use the WINS from your clients, friends, family to create custom corporate, diabetic, holiday, event or Thank you themed gift baskets. When you want to be remembered long after the gifts are gone contact 

TD Gift Solutions. 
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