The most beautiful time of the year is here. If you’ve had the good fortune to work with wonderful clients this year, you may want to provide a thank-you present for the holidays. It’s a great idea to express gratitude during Christmas for several reasons.
It first gives you a chance to thank them for allowing you to help them. Secondly, sending a Christmas present to your clientele helps them remember you. Third, giving a client a holiday gift is a fantastic way to follow up with them and see how you can help them going forward. Consider the following tips for buying Christmas gifts for customers:
Avoid giving gifts that will end up in the trash
With everything being digital, your clients likely don’t need a printed calendar to hang on the wall. Unless they are huge travel enthusiasts and you provided them with pictures of their favorite destinations, it’s unlikely that they will place your business calendar on their desktop.
Additionally, your clients do not require ridiculously branded goods. They will not likely attend a meeting carrying a notepad with a conspicuous company’s branding. Presents should be unique and selected for each client according to their preferences rather than as a chance for branding.
Personalize the gifts
You have to get to know your customers to determine the kind of gifts they prefer. You may occasionally strike up a brief but engaging conversation unrelated to work to understand them better. Your goal should be to make an impression on your clients with the ideal business gift. You can write their name and a brief bio on a card and attach it to the gift, or you can write the project details. These small yet meaningful personal touches have a significant impact.
Be thoughtful
Make sure you consider what your client will find valuable. Think carefully. Building a relationship with your clientele is crucial all year long. For instance, if your customer’s child is graduating from college, take this as an opportunity to tell them you’ve been thinking about them. You can gift them a present for their child along with a note of congratulations. That will demonstrate your concern and show you have been paying attention to occasional private chats.
Be fair
You may not be aware, but many of your clientele may be acquainted with each other. Therefore, it’s wise to treat every client fairly regarding Christmas presents. Repercussions could occur if a customer feels undervalued and discovers another customer received a more exquisite present. Your goal should be to make an impression on your clients with the ideal business gift.
Remind yourself that providing gifts isn’t the only thing to do.
Finally, get to know your customers personally and give them a call to wish them a pleasant Christmas season. Sometimes, all you have to do is provide them with something small, and they will remember it. If you must send a gift, keep in mind that the message is just as significant as the contents of the package. Customers understand that handwritten notes take time, which is an excellent gesture in this digital world.
