Budgets may be tight, but that’s no excuse to avoid business to business gift giving this holiday season. After all, gifts are the perfect way to show your appreciation.
Gifts don’t have to cost a ton. In fact, many companies have policies that prohibit them from accepting a gift that exceeds a certain price–a price that’s usually fairly low. Because gifts symbolize a tangible ‘thank you,’ your business has the ability to physically stay in front of them. For example, if you purchased a bottle of wine for a client, he or she may place it in a wine cabinet or on the table for dinner. Your business is in front of them. How simple was that?
Below are four local Charleston, South Carolina, companies that offer the perfect business to business gift this holiday season. We asked the owners to tell us, in their own words, why companies should purchase gifts from them this holiday season.
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Cafe Medley: “Cafe Medley is the perfect one-stop-shop for your Holiday Gift needs! Gourmet coffee, boutique wines, specialty beers, sweets, treats, and assorted gift items for ANY type of Holiday Gift. Put together your own gift basket or allow our experts to create one to fit ALL price ranges and styles. Gift certificates and memberships to our Wine Club are also available to make this Holiday season’s gifts easy and unique.”
Drew and Michelle Harris, Owners of Cafe Medley
Cafe Medley
Store Location: 2213-C Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
Phone: 843.793.4055
Email: cafemedley@gmail.com
Website: www.cafemedley.com
YuDu Concierge Services: “What better gift than the gift of time, which alleviates stress and allows for more productivity? We make great gifts not just for clients but also for employees (wouldn’t you rather them focus on your company during business hours?). Keep in mind that if you decide to buy something else for your clients, YuDu offers businesses a range of gift certificates from $25 to $100 that they can give their clients or employees for services which range from simple errands (grocery shopping and mailings) to more involved tasks like party planning and meeting contractors. YuDu will be happy to deliver and / or mail gift certificates to clients or employees as well as deliver other types of corporate gifts on behalf of the company.”
Sarah Hays, Co-founder of Yudu
YuDu Concierge Services
Email: contact@yudulist.com
Website: www.yudulist.com
Phone: 843.972.4008
Image Merchants: “Where elegant presentation and fine quality meet, Image Merchants gifts combine fine art photography with beautifully crafted products for the ultimate in gift giving. Whether you’re in need of one corporate gift, a gift for your entire corporate team, or a gift basket, Image Merchants is an exciting alternative to the traditional. Our goal is to make your gift giving an event and shopping a pleasure. Even better, we have Current Specials: Angel Oak Cotton Throw and Rosebank Flowers Cotton Throw, which can be found on our website.”
Joanna Biondolillo, Photographer and owner of Image Merchants
Image Merchants
Website: www.imagemerchants.com
Phone: 843.834.5795
Website: www.christophechocolatier.com
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Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier: “Christophe Artisan Chocolates are wonderful gifts for showing client appreciation. They are gifts that can be given to an entire office to share. Chocolate seems to be so simple, but when your clients see these pieces of hand-painted art, they will feel like much time and thought went into the search for the perfect gift.”
Carly Paume, Co-owner of Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
Store Location: 357 N. Shelmore Blvd. Unit 1B, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843.388.7495
Website: www.christophechocolatier.com
What gifts are you giving your clients this holiday season? We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas in our comment section.
*Disclaimer: This blog does not accept any form of advertising, sponsorship, or paid insertions. We were not compensated to provide an opinion on these products and services.
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Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier for sure and I am loving the idea of Yudu gift certificates! I have also bought these really nice affordable scarves at Zinnia in Belle Hall!
Thanks for the ideas Michelle! I’ve been using Yudu for the last few months. They are great and have allowed me to have the time to get other things done. And I can’t drive past the Ion without stopping to get choclate from Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier! I’m looking forward to their downtown store too!
Amy, I’ve heard about the scarves from Zinnia. I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for the post.
Our String Scarves are sassy, colorful and the perfect affordable gift for every gal. No two are ever alike! Once you wear one, you’ll want a scond one in your wardrobe. Thanks, Amy and Michelle for the good word – and I’m anxious to visit Cafe Medley too!