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Just because Christmas and other holidays are a time for giving, it doesn’t mean you should just give anything away as a gift or have to break the bank. Most of us agonize when selecting holiday gifts for friends and family. We browse or shop for months, in search for the perfect gifts. And we still manage to find the absolute worst gifts, ever.
Please friends, a gift should make the recipient happy — or at least not sad or angry. It’s a good time to remember that gifts are a powerful form of communication and you should always ask yourself what messages you are sending out by the gifts you’ve picked.

I mean, if the saying ‘it’s the thought that counts’, sometimes you have to wonder – What were they thinking? Is this how much I matter to them? Or ‘Is this how they see me.’

Gifts can enhance connections between people and a truly bad gift, can ruin a relationship, with such an emotional impact that is remembered for decades. I bet some of us have been the recipients of some really bad gifts that has left us wondering why the gifter would ever think it would be something we’d want, need, or even like in a million years and we still remember the gift and how we felt then, till now.

So, to help you out, we’ve put together a list of what not to buy your friends, family, and loved ones this season.

• The Gift of Art

 

 

Unless someone has specifically requested a particular piece of art, it is best to not assume you know his or her taste.

 

• A Framed picture of yourself

Loving yourself is important, but sending framed pictures of yourself is an odd gift. A better option would be to incorporate a photograph of yourself with the holiday card. This means they don’t need to add on a new room to the house just to display your pictures.

 

 

• Regifting Gaffes

Before you even think of wrapping up that awful present you’ve had hidden away, make sure you are not giving it back to the person that gave you (even if you really want to) or give someone that might know who it came from.

Unless it’s a family heirloom, most people feel belittled by a regift. Sometimes the gift itself is great, but what hurts is the knowledge that it wasn’t chosen especially for them. Or that little to no thought at all was put into the gift (and we have all been guilty of this at one point in time).            

• Thoughtless Gifts

Rule Number 1: First think about the type of person your friend/family or loved one is, consider their particularities and then try to find a gift to match. Not get the tons of discounted gifts, then try and match to friends you think might like them.

 

 

• A gift of expert advice to an Expert

 

Some people know a lot about a particular topic. They may excel in a sport, pride themselves on their deep knowledge of wine, arts or they could be an expert tailor. Buying an expert-related gift is chancy because they probably already own it, already know it, or really do not need it. 

 

 

• Worthless Gadget Gifts

There are a million worthless gadgets out there that you may be tempted into believing will make the perfect gift for someone on your list who has no hobbies, no particular talents and who doesn’t seem to need a thing. No doubt, such an individual is hard to buy for; find out what they like and not assume or go generic.

 

 

• The ‘Good-Intentions’ Gifts

What you think might be filled with good intentions could ignite deep resentments. Gifts which target a specific shortcoming are generally not appreciated. Gaffes most often occur when the giver experiences a momentary deficiency of empathy. They weren’t thinking from the point of view of the recipient, but their own. This sort of mistake is easy to make during the rush and stress of the holidays.

  Such gifts could include:

• A book or CD on how to lose weight to an overweight person.
• Coaching tapes on how to be successful to someone who is unemployed or in a dead-end job.
• A book on how to be a good wife to someone having marital issues.

• Gifts with a message

Unless the person you are buying for is under the age of 16, chances are your wordy gift will end up as a dust rag. Even if after reading this, you still get an impulse to buy one, think about it for 3weeks and if the urge is still there, keep thinking until the urge is gone. 

 

 

• The Passive-Aggressive Gift

Passive aggression is hostility wrapped in soft bunting. It is a special breed of the Statement Gift, and when it is handed over, it is in effect a weapon meant to deliver blows to the recipient’s ego. It’s the season of peace, joy and happiness, let go of hostilities and pettiness and be a model Santa and not the Grinch.

 

 

• The Non-Gift

  

  In households with shared finances, if it was something you would have purchased anyway, it doesn’t count as a gift. Socks, frying pans, and hair brushes have all achieved the “worst gift” designation by everyone who has been at the receiving end. The worst in this category are major purchases that were made without input from the recipient and laced with a touch of the “all about me” gift.

   

   

  
  
  • The Statement Gift

  

   

  Statement gifts, typically offer disapproval or some kind of judgmental commentary aimed at the recipient.  While gifts are intended to communicate a message of some sort, the story is normally one of affection and caring.

  The best kinds of gifts are subtle and personal with a hint of thoughtfulness.  Make sure your gifts elicit squeals of delight, not a tight-lipped grimace trying to pass for a smile.

  Happy Holidays!

It’s the season of giving and there is no better time to show your employees you value them and their service. I mean, how else can you increase productivity and ensure they go the extra mile, than to gift them with something appealing and functional.

The fact remains that your staff are the major drivers for the success or the bane of your business and their emotional connection to you and their daily performance determines how far they are willing to go for the survival of the business. The Happier your staff, the more successful your business will be. (And I know that for a fact).

Let me tell you a trade secret, apart from the obvious fact that giving gifts help to build a strong relationship between employees, suppliers or clients, it is also the most effective way of marketing your brand. You kill two birds with one stone. QED!

Giving tangible items as a bumper pack – the list is limitless – is less expensive than monetary incentive (truth be told, how much can you give that will be truly appreciated).

Depending on your budget and what you have access to, any of the few gifts listed below can be given as a single item or as a bumper pack.

Gift Ideas

• 4 Set Thermos Lunch Box:

The 4 Set Thermos Lunch Box is very colorful and will be put to good use by your employees who can use it either as storage or as a food pack. It can be easily branded with your company name.

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• Picnic Lunch Refrigerator Thermal Bag:

This Bag is a very well loved gift item. It can be paired with the lunch box above.

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• Mini Turbine Bladeless Fan:

With uses such as cooling and designed with high safety factor. It is mobile and can be used anywhere, any place.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

 

• Multifunction Shell Car Phone Holder with FM:

The 16GBThe Multifunction Shell Car Phone Holder with FM is the ideal gift. The brand opportunity in here is anyone that gets in the car sees this and your brand. Can you do the math?

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Quad Core Dual Camera Tablet :

This Tablet will be a huge hit with your staff.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Ultimate Roadside Emergency Car Kit:

Giving your staff this gift item shows you care about their safety.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

 

 

• Equalizer 5600mAh Power Bank with Dual USB:

Tell me who doesn’t like a powerbank.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Hand Domestic Car Repair Tool:

With its combinational kit set repairing tools this is one of the most functional gifts that can be given.

Buy Now

 

 

 

• 18 Piece Large BBQ Set:

For the lovers of outdoor cooking.

 

Buy Now.

 

 

 

As mentioned earlier, the list for gift ideas is endless and you can make other selections apart from the listed items here.

So what are you waiting for, visit www.amaydiriprint.promoshop.me for more valuable options and enjoy 10% discount off your order.

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Corporate or Promotional Gifts should not appear inexpensive with just a shabby company logo on it. You are perceived as the gifts you present; so tell me would you like your business to be seen as cheap and shabby?
The gifts should be items that solve or assist in your clients’ day to day activities in the office or at home.

Aside the fact that corporate gifts is a show of appreciation to your customers, it also helps gives a competitive advantage other competitors that are in same circle with you. What better way to build brand loyalty and affinity than through your corporate gifts.

So what makes a great gift?

In choosing a corporate gift, it should be relevant to the individual receiving it, because it is about them and not you. It should show that you value their business and the good relationship shared over the years.
With this in mind, we have come up with corporate gifts ideas that will make your customers feel special when they receive it and possibly keep/build a good business relationship for years to come.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive before it can be well appreciated.

 

• Stainless steel vacuum flask with adapter:

Show clients how much you appreciate and value their business by giving them a Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask with Adapter. It’s designed with double wall insulation and will make great gift and remind them of your gratitude

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• Desk Organizer:

The Multifunctional Leather Clock Pen Stand can be a popular pick among your customers with its diversified features and provide you optimum recognition in the market.

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• USB Food Container Warming Thermal Bags:

Keeping the clients you already have is simple when you give them a USB Food Container Warming Thermal Bags. It has the ability of keeping food warm, with the storage bag, your clients will keep it close by and every time they use it, your imprinted brand will serve as a reminder.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Flash Drive:

The 16GBCrystal USB Waterproof Flash Drive, Amaydiri Impressions Your Customize Shape Flash Drive is a very simple and convenient product that can be used by your customers as it fits easily in their hand or on a keyring.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Multifunction Executive Leather Portfolio:

You are sending a statement to your prospects when you give them a Multifunction Executive Leather Portfolio. This gift help you send a statement that you value quality and place it as a high priority.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• 2-in-1 16GB USB Metal Pen Drive:

Keeping your name in front of your clients is one of the powers of a promotional item like a 2-in-1 16GB USB Metal Pen Drive. Your business name and logo are more likely to remain visible everytime the pen is in use.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• 8000mAh Solar Power Bank with Phone Holder:

You are sending a statement to your prospects when you give them a 8000mAh Solar Power Bank With Phone Holder.

Buy Now.

 

 

 

• Foldable 2.4Ghz Wireless Optical Mouse:

Giving customers a promotional item like Foldable 2.4Ghz Wireless Optical Mouse, is a great way to subconsciously implant your companies brand into their thought process, especially when they need to click to make a purchase.

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• The Nylon Waterproof Laptop Shoulder Bag:

Can be used to carry books and laptop, provides huge brand awareness everytime it’s in use. The carrier turns to your walking advert.

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• Workout Pretty Cotton Towel:

The more your customers make use of the Workout Pretty Cotton Towel, the more your company name and brand will be exposed to them, which make it a very good promotional item every time your customers are using it for exercise.

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Whether you are looking for elegant executive gifts, presents for your business associates or employees, we have varied products you can choose from; what better way can show you care.

There you have it. What do you think?

Most people and even businesses mix up and use one to mean the other when describing Business Gifts and Promotional Gifts.
While business gifts and promotional items are both used as marketing tools, they do so in very different ways. They have been implemented by companies large and small as a more cost-effective marketing alternative.

Though they both serve a good purpose for any business, but in order to implement them effectively, you need to clearly understand the differences between them.
In this article, we would be talking about both – what they mean and when to give them.

Business Gifts

What it means?
These are valuable item(s) offered without obligation to selected recipients by a company, as an expression of appreciation or goodwill. Unlike promotional items, business gifts generally do not carry an advertising message but may instead be personalized with the recipient’s name.

Intangible business gifts, such as weekend trip, lunch voucher etc now comprise of a significant portion of corporate gift-giving. Most businesses have established policies for giving of business gifts.
It is important to be thoughtful when choosing gifts for your clients, since the aim is to show your appreciation to your client the best and cost effective way you can.

Business Gifts highlight the significance of the personal relationship itself, rather than on the day-to-day transactions of products and services; and it elevates the relationship between the company and the client.
Thoughtful gifts also have a natural reciprocal quality to them; when someone is appreciative of you, it elicits a natural response and builds the foundation for customer loyalty.

A business gift may or may not be branded since it depends on the type of gift and to whom it’s being given.
It is not unusual for companies to gift clients with some type of token or gesture of appreciation when the customer has generated an equitable amount of sales over the past calendar year.

When to give?
Many companies choose the December holiday season as the ideal time to send a business gift to each client who meets the criteria established by them.

 

Promotional Gifts

What it means?
Promotional gifts reach a much wider audience and are targeted towards customers and consumers in order to increase brand awareness and promote customer loyalty. Many companies implement promotional items as a way to simply make consumers more aware of what their business is all about in the hopes of increasing their customer base. Other companies will use promotional items as a way to market a specific range or product.
Promotional items have the potential to act as ongoing adverts, which is why the item itself needs to be the right choice.
It is important that promotional items are practical and that recipients can use it on a daily basis. The more promotional items are exposed to a variety of different people, the better the chances are of some taking note.

Promotional gifts are tangible gifts and range from pens, mugs, power banks, mouse etc. Because of its nature, the promotional gifts are usually packaged together to make it more meaningful.

When to give?
There is no specific time earmarked for promotional gifts. It can be given any time during the course of the year. Though most businesses now choose to give mostly during December as an end of the year appreciative token.
The flexibility or versatility of promotional gifts makes it an ideal marketing tool adopted to create brand awareness/visibility.

As can be seen here, corporate gifts and promotional items serve two different purposes both with equal value.
If you are considering utilizing these marketing tools, be sure to think carefully about what it is you want to achieve. Are you looking to widen your customer base, or do you want to boost staff morale and strengthen current working relationships? The more you think through, plan and strategize what it is you want to achieve, the more these marketing tools can be of benefit to you and your company.

And there is no law that says you cannot do both, if your budget can accommodate it.

So, what are you giving out this festive season? Time is of essence. Remember, saying ‘thank you’ with your gifts is considered good business etiquettes.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah, said that with the latest foreign investments in printing, Nigerians should have no reason to travel abroad to print books and other documents.

Enelamah, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Aminu Bisalla, said this at the 4th Digital Print Solution Expo on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the Ministry supported Skysat technologies for its contribution in industralising the economy and promoting SMEs in the area of digital printing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Skysat technologies is known for its cutting edge digital printing solutions.

“it is not unusual to hear people say they are traveling to Dubai, China or the United States to print their books, magazines and sensitive documents.

“This inevitably leads to the flight of scarce foreign exchange and even more worrisome; it creates jobs in those countries, while the printing industry in Nigeria grasps for breathe.

“Therefore this exhibition by Skysat demostrates that Nigeria entrepreneurs and investors in print business now have access to the latest technology and solutions for office documentation and printing.

“I dare to say that in a very short time, there won’t be any need for Nigerians to travel abroad for any kind of printing work, when they can source it cheaper at home,’’ he said.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, commended Skysat for supporting 500 small and medium-scale entreprises and creating over 2,000 jobs in the country.

Mohammed, represented by Mr. Charles Ojugbana, a Director at the Ministry of Information and Culture, said with the investments by Skysat, Nigerians entrepreneurs now have access to the latest technologies in digital printing.

“I appeal to members of the business community and government institutions to increase patronage of local print shops and press, especially those with cutting edge technology that is exhibited here today.

“By doing this, it will help to strengthen the printing indutsry, reduce the burden on scarce foreign exchange, promote FDIs and create jobs for teeming unemployed Nigerian,’’ he said.

The Managing Director, Skysat technologies said that the company was dedicated to providing cutting edge techonology in digital printing to the Nigerian Market.

He said that the company brought in 50 seasoned engineers trained around the world, to ensure technology transfers to interested Nigerians in the industry.

NAN reports that for the next three days, the exhibition will showcase digital printing solutions for various sectors of the economy such as education, finance, industrial packaging and commercial printing.