| Executive gifts are an important part of western | | | | assortments, coffee and tea sets and other food |
| business culture. They are given to reward | | | | related gift baskets are generally well received and |
| employees and to show appreciation for long | | | | appreciated. With food and beverage gifts, you don't |
| standing customers. Additionally, executive gifts can | | | | need to worry about whether the gift will match the |
| be given to woo prospective clientele. | | | | recipient's décor or end up stuffed in a |
| Executive gifts are traditionally more expensive and | | | | storage closet because the recipient thinks it's ugly. A |
| distinctive than promotional items. A ballpoint pen with | | | | food basket that includes non-disposable or |
| the business name imprinted on it can be purchased | | | | non-perishable items, such as custom mugs or |
| in bulk for less than 50 cents and would be | | | | drinking glasses embossed with your company name |
| considered a promotional item. A matching silver pen | | | | and that commemorate the gift giving occasion, will |
| and pencil set, with a case or holder engraved with | | | | provide advertising for your company in the years to |
| your company name, would be an example of an | | | | come. When giving perishable items, try to include |
| executive gift. | | | | something that is distinctive yet something that can |
| When choosing an executive gift for employees or | | | | be usuable on a daily basis to continually remind your |
| clientele, your gift should be reflective of your | | | | client of your customer. |
| business. For example, if you sell cars, artwork | | | | Executive gifts can and should be customized so that |
| featuring clowns or angels would probably not be | | | | your company name is engraved on them. This way, |
| appropriate. | | | | you are not only showing appreciation, but advertising |
| Most executives have framed photos of their family | | | | your business at the same time. |
| and friends in their offices, as either wall hangings or | | | | There should be some level of sophistication with |
| framed desk sets. Wood, crystal, silver or other fine | | | | your executive gifts, showing that there was some |
| art types of frames make ideal executive gifts. Your | | | | forethought and money spent on the gift. If your |
| company name can be imbedded into these frames. | | | | company gives a lot of executive gifts, you might |
| There are many other executive gifts that are | | | | consider looking at some wholesale vendors who |
| suitable for office environments. Examples include | | | | specialize in distinctive merchandise. Food baskets, |
| desk clocks, globes, crystal awards or artwork. | | | | clocks, globes, crystal and other fine merchandise is |
| Anything related to food seems to be enjoyed by | | | | available from wholesalers - and your company can |
| most executives and employees because these | | | | save a bundle of money by taking advantage of |
| types of gifts can be shared and enjoyed | | | | these items. |
| immediately. Wine and cheese baskets, snack | | | | |