Gifts - Top 7 personalised gifts for all occasions
Gifts connect - Who doesn't like gifts?
Giving is an old tradition. Humans are social creatures who enjoy each other's company and expressing feelings and affection through giving. Whether it's an expression of true love, a thank you for a job well done, or just a token of friendship, perhaps a business relationship, gift giving is somehow ingrained in our DNA. It is one of the oldest human activities. Even in the primitive cultures of the cavemen, gift-giving was common. But how to choose an appropriate a gift, that expresses our gratitude, deepens the relationship, has a useful value, and mirrors our brand message.
Have you ever wondered what it is that "glue"that holds people together and allows our species to continue to exist? Most of you would probably think first of the primitive instinct to preserve the species by reproducing. But you would be wrong.
Gifts connect and strengthen business relationships
The most primary aspiration of all people is linking. At some subconscious level, we are aware that man as an individual cannot survive alone.
Just think about Tom Hanks in Shipwreckedwho survives a plane crash and lands on a desert island. Despite learning over time to take excellent care of his shelter and food, he makes a Wilson out of a volleyball to replace human company and is ready to put his life on the line when he sets sail in a handmade raft to rejoin the people he loves.
But of course we humans are not able to connect with an unlimited number of peopledespite the many we meet or get to know throughout our lives. The number of people with whom an individual is able to maintain genuine social contact, is around 150. If relationships are not maintained, the number decreases over time. Alongside other ways of maintaining relationships, one of the more visible and important ways is certainly gift-giving.
In the case of gift-giving between business partners We're not talking about giving gifts all over the place, but business gifts to show consideration for business partners with whom we have had good business relationships in the past and whom we hope will continue to have at least as good, or even better, relationships in the future. Our aim is to make the business relationship even better with a personalised business gift. Who doesn't like presents?
Unique engraving with calligraphy
How to choose a good corporate gift?
Although you are likely to benefit from the business relationship, you should also see your business partner as a human being with his or her own wants and needs. Therefore, with the right corporate gifts, that shows your personal touch, and the time spent choosing the gift further honours the business partner with whom, thanks to a well-chosen gift, you will build a relationship that goes beyond strictly business, and brings you closer together as people.
And because most of us don't know our business partners that well, stylish, handmade and unique gifts those that will make your business partner feel that you have gone the extra mile for them, that your relationship is important to you, and that you value him, both as a businessman and as a human being.
Gift wrapping idea
When thinking about the type of corporate gift, try to put yourself in the shoes of the person who will receive the gift. Think about how you would feel if you received a mass-produced corporate gift from your business partner and how you would feel if you received a corporate gift that was stylish, unique, made especially for you. From Literas calligraphy make sure your business partners appreciate you as someone who knows how to get things done.
Literas calligraphy arrange special and different corporate gifts. Calligraphy engraved message on prestigious message to a prestigious bottle or perfume is a wonderful gift. You can have a personalised message handwritten especially for you with your choice of calligraphic script. Business gifts with calligraphy are so special. Personalisation and uniqueness are also given to ordinary objects, turning it into a real treasure with a little creativity.
Engraving of perfume Photo: Blaž Žnidaršič
A unique corporate gift to inspire
Inspirational messages can be in the form of a motivational quote or a personalised message on two bottles of prestigious drinks, perfume or on the water bottle. The message is fully hand-engraved. Engraving is then accentuated with a special long-lasting paste in gold or silver. You can see how a personalised hand-engraved bottle is made Here.
Engraved calligraphy on Zlata semiška champagne Foto: Janez Marolt
A personalised corporate gift that will be appreciated
Corporate gifts include gifts for your employees, business partners, regular customers and potential customers. Gifts are usually physical items with a company logo or slogan and create instant surprise, excitement and a positive emotional reaction.
The gift also gives your company long-term repeat exposure, as users see your company logo repeatedly.
Your employees are your wealth and capital. They will appreciate it if you show them that their contribution is noticed and that they make an important contribution to the success of the company. Only such employees will be committed to their jobs and successful in contributing to the development and achievement of the company's goals, where they spend a good part of their working days. Corporate giving gives employees a sense of value and a feeling of, that their work adds an important piece to the company's mosaic of success. Take care of them with a generous and heartfelt approach to corporate giving.
You can gift your employees at Christmas and throughout the year, but a little something for their birthday will certainly add the cherry on top of the cake. With a handwritten birthday card, which can be ordered from Literas calligraphy, you'll let your employee know that their special day of the year is important to you.
Reasons for giving
There are several reasons for corporate giving. You can extend the gift-giving experience to the families of your employees and business partners. Gifts can be given on different occasions:
- Birthday presents,
- gifts for different holidays,
- personal achievements, such as the birth of a new family member,
- professional achievements, such as getting a degree or a promotion,
- customer loyalty gifts,
- Welcome gifts for new employees or new customers,
- gifts for company anniversaries or employee awards.
7 great gift ideas
- The prestigious bottle wines or spirits to your business partner's taste, with an added hand-engraved message.
- Elegant perfume with a hand-engraved message for business partners as well as employees,
- Personalised calligraphic message on the occasion of a special event for a business partner or employee.
- Printing the name of the donor in the form mandalas with modern digital calligraphy.
- Calligraphic text of a Hymn or other texts A4 or A3 size, plus a gift box of your choice.
- Cotton bag calligraphy.
- Bottle or thermos for water with engraved calligraphy.
Hand-engraved calligraphy on whisky Foto: Zlatka Trstenjak Rampre
Perfume engraving - gift ideas. Visualisation and calligraphy by Zlatka Trstenjak Rampre
Gift ideas. Calligraphy Copperplate.
Name of the newborn with birth details
Cotton bag with a name - Gift Ideas. Calligraphy and visualization.
Bottle with the name Calligraphy by Zlatko Trstenjak Rampre Photo; Blaž Žnidaršič
Personal messages with corporate gifts
At Literas calligraphy they also produce calligraphic copies of acknowledgements, poems, longer texts, motivational thoughts and quotes from famous people. Even if you have already chosen your gifts, we can personalise them further with hand engraving or with a handwritten, calligraphed message in the chosen calligraphic script. So uniquely designed and a lovingly written message will delight your employees and business partners or clients.
Building and nurturing a strong relationship with your brand or company involves many factors. Thank you in the form of a gift is extremely powerful, especially when it is unexpected. In everyday life, we often forget to say thank you and often take customers for granted and only as a transaction.
Treat your employees and customers the same way you treat your neighbours. Surprise them, thank them with a gift that says you appreciate them Loyalty.
When we start choosing products suitable for a gift, we first think of cups, pens, diaries, or gourmet gift baskets, a glass or a a wine bottle and something sweet. It's important that the person receiving the gift is the focus of attention, so tailor your gifts accordingly, who the recipient is.
Personalised message written with a calligraphy pen
Calligraphed quotation Foto: Zlatka Trstenjak Rampre
How we give corporate gifts
"The way we give is worth it Read more from by gifts." (P. Cornellie)
Understanding the culture and customs of each country is essential when doing business with foreign business partners. Let's look at some examples of business etiquette when gift-giving abroad.
Sweden
In Sweden, gifts are often given at the start of a business deal, but rarely at the first meeting. It is polite to wait for your host to give you a gift first. Avoid white lilies, chrysanthemums or red roses and items available in Swedish shops.
China
Gift-giving in China is a traditional way of showing respect, gratitude and kindness, and is usually reciprocated. The meaning of the gift is generally more important than the gift itself and gifts from the visitor's home country are always well received. While alcohol and tobacco products are popular, urns, pears and umbrellas should be avoided as they are associated with death or the breakdown of relationships.
Japan
Gift-giving in Japan is modest. Gifts should be wrapped (avoid ribbons or shiny paper) and discreetly hidden in a bag. They should be given privately, at the end of the visit. Gifts should be given and accepted with both hands, with the expression "tsumaranai mon" ("boring or uninteresting thing"). It is polite to refuse a gift twice before accepting it.
Romania
For a business meeting in Romania, it's polite to bring a small gift from your home country. Gifts are opened immediately. Businessmen are also often invited to the home, where it is customary to bring a gift of chocolate or wine.
Russia
In Russia, quality gifts such as chocolates, exotic fruits, coffee, tea and flowers are exchanged. Giving vodka is considered an insult. Gifts should not be wrapped and should be given with bare hands. The host is likely to reject the gift before accepting it.
Business communication is definitely easier if you familiarise yourself with the country's business etiquette and language before visiting foreign business partners.
