Corporate gift-giving is a common occurrence in the business world practiced by mid-level management and senior executives who want to show clients, investors, or customers their appreciation. There are also promotional gifts that allow a business to use items like multi-functional pens, USBs, or keychains to brand a corporate name, contact information, or logo.

The holidays are quickly approaching which means that employees are dusting off the corporate gift acceptance policy in anticipation of holiday parties, thank-you dinners, and corporate gifts. If it is your job to buy corporate gifts for clients, you will want to invest in personalized gifts that show your appreciation. 

Gift giving is always essentially the same, but there are some special rules to consider when you’re shopping for someone with whom you share a business rather than personal connection. Use these strategies to ensure success when you give gifts to colleagues, clients and superiors in the workplace.