artofwines Singapore Pte Ltd is a specialist provider of unique corporate gifts that contribute to building strong relationships, and increasing customer, employee and supplier loyalty. We offer an extensive range of premium brand fine wines and superior wine accessories. Our services include client consultation, product customization, with a logo and a message, and nationwide delivery. Tailoring of gifts to meet specific requirements is a must. Whatever your occasion, we can provide distinctive gifts, within your budget, that recipients will value and remember.
Why give a corporate gift?
Building relationships, conveying appreciation and promotion of business are the most widely acknowledged reasons for giving corporate gifts. Gift giving provides an excellent opportunity for your business to stand out, and be remembered for your unique recognition of customers, employees and suppliers. receiving a gift creates emotion. It makes a person feel good, not only about the gift, but also about the person or business who gave it to them. A gift communicates that you care. Corporate gift giving is not an inducement, but a way of conveying thanks and respect within the business environment. It is a business tool, requiring careful consideration and management in order to build a strong network of alliances, whilst at the same time, enhancing your image.
Gift giving guidelines
Corporate gift giving is an effective way to build strong relationships and to grow loyalty. The gift you select, the quality, the colour, the presentation, the accompanying message and timing are all factors which speak about you and your business, and which collectively contribute to the impression that is created in the mind of the recipient.
Attention to the items below will ensure that you enhance, rather than harm your relationships.
• Never compromise on quality
• Give gifts that are unique, rather than commercial, or mass-produced
• Gift appearance should be elegant and in good taste
• Plan and budget for the purchase of your gifts
• Think ahead - don't leave selection and delivery of your gift to the last minute
• Check the recipient’s company policy in relation to gift giving
• Identify key dates or occasions that are appropriate for gift giving
• Wnsure that the gift selected reflects the purpose of your goal
• Make sure the gift is aligned with the recipient audience
• Use your company logo with discretion
• Where appropriate, your gift should reflect the employee levels within an organization
• Choose a gift that reflects positively on you and your company
Occasions for gift giving
Corporate gifts are given for a variety of reasons. The most popular time of year for a corporate gift is during the christmas season and chinese new year. If you truly want to be noticed, consider sending gifts during the year. Significant dates important to your business relationships are a good choice, as are national holidays or simply sending an impromptu gift.
A gift given for any number of the reasons below could help to strengthen your relationships, and positively promote your business at any time of the year.
To maintain and grow relationships
Tto reward or promote customer, supplier & employee loyalty
To promote business products or services
A product launch
A trade show
To enhance the image and reputation of the company
A company milestone
A conference
Hotel room gifts
To show appreciation
To say “thank you”
To show respect
Visiting executives
“Welcome” gifts
To express an apology
Employee motivation
Sales incentive
Encouragement
To celebrate or congratulate
Contract signing
Project completion / milestone
Recognition
Congratulations
Promotion
Anniversary
Reunion
Retirement
Seasonal celebration
Christmas
Chinese new year
Easter
New year
Sporting event
Corporate sport day
Golf
Diary dates
End of the financial year
Office professionals’ day
Helpful reminders
When planning your gift giving, consider the following:
To be remembered throughout the year, send gifts at times other than just seasonal calendar celebrations.
Consider ordering more gifts than you think you need. You may like to surprise an employee by rewarding good performance. Alternatively, you never know who may give you a gift, or who you may have inadvertently forgotten, and remembered at the last minute. Don't forget to send a gift to your clients’ personal assistants. they will appreciate your thoughts and acknowledgement. Think about your recipient’s colleagues and peers. Have you overlooked anybody?
Put key dates in your diary, as a reminder.
Expert advice
At artofwines Pte Ltd, we understand the time pressures that exist in the office, for managers and for personal assistants. Although you recognize the importance of corporate gift giving, you probably just don't have the time available to devote to purchasing gifts. That's where we can help. Not only can we save you time from retail shopping in your lunch hour or after work, but we can also save you money, by offering a complete gift service at competitive prices.
We are corporate giving experts, offering only the highest quality gifts, clearly and conveniently displayed in our online store. If you require any assistance, we're available to consult, by telephone during business hours at 9230 6760 or by Email at cyril@artofwines.com
Our final tip: Work with a professional, reliable and friendly company who understands and can meet your requirements: artofwines Singapore Pte Ltd "adding value to your relationships and events". |
