The Promotional Gifts Blog

That’s right, only 74 days to go until Christmas so we’re well into the Christmas corporate gifts season. Following on from our best budget gifts blog we will now turn our attention to the mid-range section.

With our budget range we have already shown that you can get your hands on some great looking Christmas corporate gifts without breaking the bank, but for those who want to get a bit more from their gifts we can offer some original and unique corporate gift ideas that will be especially well received this Christmas.

Whether you’re after style, practicality or both, The Corporate Gifts Company has a wide range of mid-range Christmas corporate gifts to suit all tastes and requirements. This list features just a few of the highlights.

The Carbon Fibre Range

Where do you start when it comes to shopping for men’s corporate gifts? It can be quite hard to come up with something that won’t end up straight in the bin or buried at the back of a drawer. But fear not, we’re not actually that difficult and as a rule if it’s shiny and reminds us of boy things like fast cars and aeroplanes then you’re generally on the right track.

Enter our now legendary carbon fibre range. This stylish material brings with it all the prestige and glamour that comes with its association with Formula One, ticking the box of reminding us of boy things as well as being a highly desirable gift. Within the range you will find cufflinks, clocks and coasters to name but a few, and they all feature a stunning mix of carbon fibre and silver plate (which also ticks the shiny box).

If you’re looking for Christmas corporate gifts with a sense of style then look no further.

The Chrome Puzzle Globe

The chrome puzzle globe fulfils a number of roles. Perfect as a Christmas corporate gift it can also be used as an award and a desk toy so you can see who’s cleverer than the boss. The pieces are held in place thanks to the wonder of magnetism making a great looking desk item that will really stand out in the office.

This could be engraved with your logo and given to customers, given out at an awards evening or used as a Christmas corporate gift in the office. It is one of The Corporate Gift Company’s best sellers and will prove to be a popular choice.

Prices start from £14.95 for 10-49 items, with regular price breaks for larger orders.

Silver Plated Weather Station

Give these out as a Christmas corporate gift and every recipient will be able to see whether a white Christmas is coming. It features three faces, a clock, thermometer and hygrometer giving you more up to date weather information than Michael Fish could dream of.

Its innovative design means it can fold out fully or rise in stages making a truly unique item that will look great on a desk. It is also easy to engrave meaning that you get full brand exposure.

These quirky little items make ideal Christmas corporate gifts for any office where the weather dominates all morning conversation.

Prices start from £19.95 for 10-49 items, with regular price breaks for larger orders.

So there you have it. From the Formula One circuits of Monaco and Imola to the glamorous world of weather forecasting, we have Christmas corporate gifts to suit every taste. Now you have seen the highlights from our budget and mid-range products, have a look at our website to see what other gems we have to offer. You can also keep checking back to the blog for our next instalment where we will show you some of our finest, premium corporate gifts.

Christmas is coming and for the business world that means attention is turning to Christmas corporate gifts. Shopping for Christmas corporate gifts is something that takes a lot of planning and the early bird certainly catches the worm. Whether shopping for clients or staff, Christmas corporate gifts need to be carefully considered to guarantee they achieve the maximum possible benefit.

Everyone will have different budgets which will depend on how many people are being bought for and the quality of the gift desired. If you are struggling for inspiration, we will be compiling a list of the best gifts available to suit all budgets.

This guide features the best budget Christmas corporate gifts from our range.

Barcelona Black Card Case

Budget corporate gifts don’t mean that you have to settle for second best. This black card case oozes style for a gift item that will show off even the finest of business cards. Its clean aluminium surface makes it easy to engrave, making it the perfect home for a logo or message. This item will make a perfect Christmas corporate gift for anyone who needs to show off their company at its best. Whether it’s the on the road business person or office execs, this business card holder will make a great lasting impression.

Floating Desk Pen

This quirky and original desk item is perfect if you are trying to get your brand noticed. The most effective Christmas corporate gifts are those that grab people’s attention and secure themselves with a prominent position where the engraved logo will be seen. The floating desk pen is the ideal item for this as its unique design means that it will get itself noticed. The pen is held in place with a magnetic field making it look like it is floating in mid air. If it is touched it will wobble in position which gives it excellent desk toy potential. It can of course be engraved with your logo and it will ensure an effective Christmas corporate gift with marketing and promotional potential.

For more budget Christmas corporate gifts, visit our budget corporate gifts range or contact us for further information. If you are looking for more premium Christmas corporate gifts, keep checking back for our next instalment which will feature more premium products from our Christmas corporate gifts range.

Although many of us still have a tan from our summer break, it is already time to start thinking about our Christmas plans. It’s a bit different when it comes to buying Christmas corporate gifts for a whole company so it pays to start thinking early about what the aims of your corporate gifts will be and how best to achieve them.

It’s often the case that there’s a motive behind every Christmas corporate gift, whether it’s marketing and promotions, staff incentives or corporate awards and so there will always be a preferred style of corporate gift to meet these specific requirements. So when you are planning this years Christmas corporate gifts, how do you go about getting the most out of them? Read on and find out how to reap the rewards from this years Christmas corporate gifts.

Marketing And Promotions

With the economy still pretty fragile, this year it’s all about value for money. Whereas in previous years companies have splashed out on business gifts for everyone they can think of this year it’s all about getting the right business gifts to the right people.

One of the drawbacks to the previous approach of sending Christmas corporate gifts out to the entire customer database is that the resulting gift was often a generic, cheap, branded promotional product that was easily forgettable and probably never seen again after the start of the New Year.

This year we are expecting the approach to be slightly different, with businesses choosing to be a little more selective with who receives a gift and ensuring that the item is a higher quality, personalised gift. It is all about saying thank you to your best customers and creating a lasting impression with those who you wish to do more business with in the future. In order to do this it is important to focus on quality over quantity and this applies to both the choice of gift and choice of recipient.

Think about who your company would benefit most from creating a lasting impression with. Often it is companies who you already do a lot of business with to show them that they are an important client but it can also be to businesses who you would like to introduce yourselves to or create closer ties with.

Personalisation is the key, so make sure you get something that is relevant to their industry, or have a more generic item engraved with their details to ensure that personal touch.

You can also go for the practical approach and buy a Christmas corporate gift that is useful and will be frequently used. These can be effective marketing gifts as an item branded with your logo that is frequently used means that your brand stands more of a chance of being visible to the company who you are trying to make an impression with. Items such as desk calendars can be effective at achieving this as they are guaranteed to be pointing your logo at the recipient for a whole year, a pretty effective reminder.

Staff Incentives And Staff Rewards

When Christmas comes around it is important to recognise the efforts and achievements of employees. Using corporate gifts as an incentive or as a staff reward can be an effective way of motivating a team and providing a way to focus a team’s efforts. Personalised Christmas corporate gifts also show that the individual’s efforts have been noticed and recognised. A box of chocolates or a bottle of wine is the tradition, but a personalised gift that is meaningful to the recipient will have a much greater effect on morale and motivation. Just this simple act will show an individual that they have been noticed.

Corporate Awards

One event that will motivate staff and provide something special to look forward to is a corporate awards evening. An end of year awards ceremony to mark the achievements of staff whilst throwing a party to remember is a way for everyone to unwind whilst recognising the efforts of the stars in a team.

There are two ways to go with what awards are given out. Companies can use bespoke corporate awards and trophies that have been branded and engraved to produce an awards evening, or use corporate gifts that can be awarded to more people and use it to recognise the work of everybody.

Which route you go down is completely dependant on the requirements of the company, so think about whether you want to acknowledge the efforts of individuals or reward the whole team.

Christmas is an important time for giving out corporate gifts, so think carefully about how you can use them to make the most of the occasion.