These days it seems like any business activity or purchase
can be done online, including ordering and buying all your
corporate business gifts. No matter if you're acquiring
that single perfect gift for a special boss or ordering
1000's of promotional items for your customers, it can all
now be done from the web.
You can order large volume orders of promotional business
gifts from inexpensive pens, calendars and chocolates to
slightly more costly items such as USB Flash Drives, desk
accessories and clothing - all branded with your company's
name and logo, of course.
Almost any business gift imaginable can be found online;
even unique "one-of-a-kind" luxury items can be obtained if
you know where to look.
However, while buying your corporate gifts online does
present some distinct advantages, you still have to make
sure you avoid certain pitfalls when ordering any product
from the web. With this thought in mind, here are some
simple tips to remember when ordering your corporate gifts
online:
1. Shop Around
The whole point of the Internet is to give us options.
Almost all well-known stores and companies now have an
online presence or outlet. Use the web to shop around from
the comfort of your office or home and do your homework
before you buy or order your corporate gift.
Not that you want to be a Scrooge when it comes to gift
giving but a little fiscal restraint never hurt anyone
especially if you have a large work-force, so shop around
and find the ideal gift at the right price. Just remember
to remove the price tag before giving the gift!
2. Check Out the Merchant
Of course, ordering and purchasing does come with some
hazards along with all that convenience; mainly you must
make sure you're dealing with a reputable company. With
most large well-known online retailers such as Amazon this
is not a problem. Just make sure if you're using a smaller
company or store to do a quick check of this company.
Try BBB or check for customer/user complaints and also
check the store's online ratings. Contact former or present
clients to inquire about the quality and support of your
chosen merchant or supplier. Make sure there is a physical
address listed, along with the usual phone/fax/contact
information.
3. Look for Bargains & Coupons
The online corporate gift sector is an extremely
competitive field, especially when it comes to branded
promotional gifts and luxury corporate gifts. There are
thousands of stores and companies competing for your
business, so check out any online gift deals, bargains and
coupons. Always check for a special price on volume orders.
4. Use a Gift Guide & Organizer
As we all know, finding the appropriate gift for a
demanding boss or employee can be a real pain sometimes, so
to lessen your struggle try using gift guides and
organizers. These guides can save you time, money and make
your corporate gift buying a whole lot simpler. The gift
guide and organizer created by Amazon has proven very
popular in past years.
5. Use Auction Sites for Finding Unique Gifts
Unique original gifts are some of the best gifts to give
because they show you have put a lot of consideration and
thought into getting that special item; you have gone out
of your way to please a special boss or employee. Some
great places to find unique gifts are the online auction
sites; try using eBay for finding that unique
"one-of-a-kind" gift that will truly delight the receiver.
6. Look for Free Shipping & Gift Wrapping
Many gift companies will offer free shipping and gift
wrapping especially during special holidays such as the
Christmas giving season. So always check for free shipping
and gift wrapping, you might be pleasantly surprised
especially if you have a large order or an expensive gift.
7. Order Early
Make sure you order early especially if you have a large
volume order or are giving personalized engraved or
monogrammed gifts. At special gift-giving occasions such as
Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day...
most popular gift shops and stores are extremely busy and
backed up with orders so make sure you plan in advance and
order early to avoid disappointment at those special times.
8. Last-Minute Corporate Gifts
We are all human. If the inevitable happens and your
corporate gift order is late/delayed or you just forgot to
buy a gift, be assured there's a whole market sector formed
around last-minute corporate gifts. From magazine
subscriptions to concert/sports tickets to gift
certificates to an impromptu night out at a popular
restaurant or club, most online corporate gift stores and
sites will have a section on last-minute corporate gifts.
Use them to save your corporate derrière.
Just remember, your next corporate gift-giving occasion
doesn't have to be a major chore or pain. Simply relax,
take a deep breath, turn on the computer and browse the web
for those special gifts that will delight and please your
boss, employees or clients. Just keep some of these online
corporate gift buying tips in mind as you get ready to play
corporate Santa.
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2007 Titus Hoskins. This article may be freely distributed
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