Gifts that mean business

Published on 28-12-2014

Corporate gifts come in different shapes and sizes and are given for all sorts of reasons. Stress balls, t-shirts, phone covers, mugs, wristbands, USB sticks, drink bottles… we’ve all received these promotional goodies at some point or another. There’s a good reason for this; any number of studies have shown that branded promotional products are great for increasing brand recognition and loyalty. The gifts are usually everyday items that will be used often, so that clients, staff and potential customers will be looking at your logo over and over again.

Strong brand awareness has been linked with increased business enquiries and sales revenue, so branded corporate gifts are definitely something to consider. But if you feel like you’ve done it all before, how about beaded lanyards and key rings with your brand hand-woven into the beadwork for a cool new spin on these promotional giveaway classics? They can also be perfect as staff gifts for conferences, company anniversaries or at the end of the year.

You probably want something a bit special to show your appreciation for valued clients, suppliers, partners and executives. For unique corporate gifts, why not branch out and make a real impact with a touch of Africa? African art and handcrafted artefacts like leather folders, soapstone boxes or bowls, wooden sculptures, paintings and masks are all perfect accessories for an office desk or wall.

The strength and dignity of bronze castings also works really well in a corporate decor. Whether you choose a strong Maasai woman, one of the big five African animals or a Maasai warrior, it’s clear to see the skill of the artists and artisans who craft these stunning creations. A chess board with each piece an individual soapstone sculpture of an animal is another example of fine craftsmanship that would sit proudly in any office.

There are a whole lot of other reasons why you may be buying gifts for staff or colleagues: rewards and recognition, birthday gifts, new baby gifts, retirement gifts, thankyou gifts, leaving gifts, Christmas gifts… It’s never easy to pick the right thing, but a hand-crafted African artefact will make a real impression.

If you’re really not sure what to choose, a Motherland Curios gift voucher shows a lot more imagination than a voucher for a department store or a big online brand, but still gives the receiver the opportunity to choose for themselves. Or you can check out our other blogs with heaps of ideas about gifts for ladies and gifts for gents if you want more inspiration about what to buy for a particular person. You might just find that perfect something for a special someone while you’re at it!

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