Small gifts or tokens can be an effective way to say thanks for the extra effort, to apologize for a mistake or oversight, to celebrate the completion of a big project, or to acknowledge a promotion or special award.

While any thoughtful gift will generally be appreciated, it makes good business sense to give a gift that can be used repeatedly by the recipient during the year. That way, it serves a constant reminder of the person or company who gave it.
Business Gift GuidelinesGood/Safe Choices

• Writing instruments
• Stationery
• Business cases and pad holders
• Picture frames
• Gift certificates
• Food stuff (candy, popcorn, fruit baskets)
• Plants
• Charitable donations
• Plaque/certificates
• Desk clock, thermometer, paperweight

Things to Avoid

• Personal items like clothing, fragrances.
• Anything that might be misunderstood as romantic (like flowers)
• It’s always wise to check first whether the company has a no-gift policy. If they do, a card or handwritten note will do.
• Expensive gifts that might be mistaken as a bribe
• Joke type gifts