Choosing corporate gifts starts with the people receiving them. A small team thank-you, a client milestone and a year-end hamper each need a different brief. This guide covers the decisions to make before ordering: recipients, budget, branding and delivery.
1. Start with the occasion and recipient
For employees, think about the reason for the gift: welcoming a new starter, recognising a work anniversary, celebrating a team achievement or sending encouragement. For clients, it might be a project handover, property completion or thank-you for their business.
Choose something that suits the recipient, rather than assuming everyone wants the same treat. Ask about food allergies and dietary requirements, and check whether alcohol is appropriate. Review the contents and product packaging before settling on a gift.
2. Set a budget for the whole order
Agree a budget per recipient, then allow for the gift, branding, any optional greetings card and delivery arrangements. If recipients are spread across different addresses, include that in the brief from the start.
A compact gift can work well for a simple gesture of appreciation. A larger hamper may suit a business milestone or client thank-you. Compare the current corporate gift range and ask for pricing based on your quantities and chosen personalisation.
3. Choose a useful gift format
Letterbox gifts are designed to fit through most standard UK letterboxes, which can be useful when sending to people working from home. Tea, chocolate, flowers and a small keepsake make a thoughtful combination.
Larger hampers arrive as parcels and can include more substantial items. Check where they will be delivered and whether someone can receive them. The packaging and delivery format are worth considering alongside the contents.
4. Decide where your company logo should appear
Branding works best when you know exactly what is being personalised. Options include branded tissue stickers and greetings cards, selected personalised products and completely bespoke branded gift sets. Wooden tokens and wooden business cards are some of the products that can carry your company logo. The Branded Winter Luxe Gift Hamper offers logo personalisation on its flask and wooden token.
Check the product page for branding placement, upload artwork where that option is available, and confirm the details with the team. Branded greetings cards and tissue stickers are other options; minimum spends apply. Logos in the product photos show examples of branding, and your gift can feature your own company logo.
5. Add a message that fits the occasion
A specific thank-you is more personal than a generic greeting. You might acknowledge a completed project, a work anniversary or support during a busy period. Keep the wording concise and check names before submitting it.
An optional greetings card is available on selected listings. For branded cards, discuss artwork, wording and order requirements with the corporate gifting team.
6. Plan delivery and artwork together
Confirm recipient numbers, delivery addresses and your preferred delivery window before ordering. For office deliveries, check opening hours and closure dates. For individual addresses, agree how the delivery details will be provided.
Allow time for artwork approval and preparation. Seasonal pre-orders and branded gifts can have different lead times, so ask for the arrangements for your chosen set rather than relying on a general retail dispatch message.
7. Choose a ready-made set or build something bespoke
A curated set is a useful starting point when the contents suit your recipients. For a more tailored selection, try the build-your-own gift box option and contact us to discuss branding and larger quantities.
If your recipients have different preferences, enquire about a private branded gift-selection page. For ongoing staff or client gifting, ask about arrangements for ordering gifts as needed.
Planning Christmas gifts?
Start with the same brief, then check festive availability and pre-order dates. Browse Christmas gifts for colleagues and read our corporate Christmas gifting planning guide for seasonal considerations.
Your corporate gifting brief
- The occasion and who will receive the gifts
- Your number of gifts and budget per recipient
- Dietary requirements and preferences
- Company logo and other branding requirements
- Delivery to an office or individual addresses
- Your preferred delivery date
Visit our corporate gifting information page to explore branding and delivery options. To request our brochure and discuss your brief, email hello@letterboxgiftshop.com or send a corporate gifting enquiry.
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