Deciding on the best corporate gifts in Kenya can be an arduous task as different people have different preferences and tastes. Trying to match these tastes and preferences with the targeted recipients needs a lot of strategizing on the part of the corporate. To ensure that your gift achieves the desired intention, you will have to know how to select the best gift and how to present it.

Gift World Kenya is a company operating from the capital city of Nairobi which is continually helping corporates in gifting their employees, clients, customers, or prospects. The company has a wide pool of gifts that can be used as corporate gifts at the best rates in town. This article will suggest the guidelines to follow in order to ensure you pick the best gift and also give suggestions on some gifts we feel should be considered corporate gifts. Keep reading the article to better understand corporate gifts.

How to Pick the Best Corporate Gifts

Following the following steps, you are guaranteed to choose the best corporate gift for any recipient:

1. Make it memorable

If you’re trying to leave a lasting impression with something useful, thoughtful, and unique, then think outside of the box with a corporate gift. You could give your client a branded mug, but it might just get lost in all the other branded mugs he has sitting around already. To ensure that you have the best gift for your clients, employees, or prospects, you will have to think above the normal.

2. Make it a must-use item

If you can choose a gift that your customer or employee will see every day at the office or even at home, then that will achieve more than something that can be used just once, or sparingly. Christmas decorations might be beautiful, but once the holidays are over, they will go back into the box until next year. While someone might like a box of chocolates, once they have been eaten, there will be nothing to remember. The best corporate gifts are functional and useful items that the recipient finds helpful daily.

3. Always personalize gifts

Always make the gift personal whenever you can. This is especially true when giving corporate gifts to employees or colleagues. It shows that you care and have taken the time to get to know the person receiving the gift, and that says a lot about your business culture. Aside from showing a level of thoughtfulness that a more generic gift simply can’t, there are times when knowing a person’s preferences is even more important. For instance, giving a food basket might be nice, but do you know if the recipient has any food allergies?

4. Make your own judgment

Always gift others what you would like to receive. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to give them something blue because it’s your favorite color, but it is important to use a little common sense when choosing a gift. If you’re trying to show appreciation, then your gift should reflect that. Giving them something that is obviously generic, cheesy, or cheap will do the opposite of making them feel appreciated for their hard work. Remember that a better taste in goods will also mean a good business culture to many of the recipients.

5. Have a budget

A proper budget is necessary for corporate gifting. Corporate gifts are a wonderful tool for building relationships between businesses and people within an organization. As such, they deserve to be added to your budget. Talk to your CPA to determine what you can spend on corporate gifting, and consider adding a gifting program to your expenses so you are never tempted to skimp in the gifting department when it comes time to choose a good gift.

6. Don’t over commercialize

While it is important for recipients of corporate gifts to think of your business when using the item, do not overdo it. A small discrete logo will do, unlike a large logo plastered all over the gift. Also, you should be careful when ordering a gift from a third-party gifting vendor as well. Some of them have their items covered in logos and other branding visuals for their own business. You want your customers to remember your name, not the name of the company that provided the gift.

7. Be different

Gifting the same usual things can become boring to many recipients of corporate gifts. Do not be afraid to think of something that hasn’t likely been done before. You don’t have to feel limited to giving products that are generally accepted as corporate gifts. Giving something that he or she hasn’t received numerous times before will only further solidify the fact that you are thoughtful and that you really want to make a connection with the person. Connection and putting thought behind your gift is the most important aspect of giving a gift, corporate or otherwise.

9 Best Corporate Gifts in Kenya

At Gift World Kenya, we sampled a few gifts that we feel should be considered for corporate gifts anytime you think of gifting. Although the kind of gift will ultimately depend on the giver, here are some choices for you to look at:

1. Notebook, Pen & Mug Gift Set

The Notebook, Pen & Mug Gift Set is the kind of gift that can be thought of as practical, functional, and memorable. The set which contains a notebook, a pen, and a mug plus a lid and strainer is among the corporate gifts that will be useful to the recipient on a daily basis. Since the gift set can be customized at your request, it makes it suitable for all occasions.

2. Penholder With Phone Stand Wireless Charger

This Penholder With Phone Stand Wireless Charger is another practical daily-use gift item that can make a great corporate gift. The penholder allows the recipient to put all their small stuff like a pencil, ruler, and glasses. The fast wireless charger is effective for all Qi-enabled phones and, therefore, is of great help to the user. The gift set is made up of easy-to-clean PU leather which will improve the look of any desk either at the office or at home.

3. Multipurpose Touch Night Lamp With Wireless Charger

For an exceptional gift that will speak volumes and leave an impression to last a lifetime, then you should consider this Multipurpose Touch Night Lamp With Wireless Charger as your next corporate gift. The charger is compatible with many phones and the whole gift set is perfect for all people on any occasion. Gift this lamp and wireless charger to those around your business and the impression will be lasting.

4. Musical Yacht Snow Globe

Not all corporate gifts go to adults, but some will go to kids, mostly related to adults. This Musical Yacht Snow Globe is such a gift. If you attend an employee’s or client’s kid’s occasion like a birthday party, then this globe will be a perfect gift for such an occasion. It will make a great impression on the recipient’s dad or mum if you could remember their kids during special occasions.

5. Dapeng Wings Decor Sculpture

The Dapeng Wings Decor is a breathtakingly beautiful eagle wings resin sculpture for interior decor purposes. Whether on the desktop, console table, or shelf, this will be a delightful addition to the office or home. Hence makes an excellent gift idea for both corporate and personal gifting ideas. This Sculpture can be used as a trophy and can be engraved with an employee’s name to act as an appreciation of the good performance.

6. Executive Notebook, Pen, Thermal Bottle & Flash Disk Set

The Executive Notebook, Pen, Thermal Bottle & Flash Disk Set is an executive set for gifting in all seasons. Be it corporate or personal gifting, it’s a very practical option with all functional items for everyday use. Whether for him or her, be sure they’ll appreciate the thought and the gift even more. The gift set contains an A5 notebook, an executive pen, a 500ml thermo-bottle, and an 8GB flash disk which are all useful tools in the daily lives of employees.

7. Gentleman Jack Gift Hamper

This Gentleman Jack Gift Hamper is another type of gift for those male employees or clients who love to indulge in style. Any gentleman will appreciate a delightful well thought practical gift combo any day. Whether on his birthday, anniversary, promotion, graduation, thanksgiving, etc this gift combo will deliver nothing but pure Joy and great vibes. The gift hamper contains a Gentleman Jack whisky, a whisky glass, whisky stones, a can of Coca-Cola soda, a pen, a keyholder, a notebook, Ferrero Rocher Chocolate, a pair of happy socks, and assorted sweets.

8. Crystal Golf Clock Crystal Piece

This Crystal Golf Clock Crystal Piece is the perfect gift for those employees, clients, or prospects who love golf. It is entirely constructed from high-grade optic crystal featuring a highly detailed, heavy-weight clear Golf Ball. Figurine decorated with authentic simple clock dia with polished silver finish features with black roman numeral numbers. The crystal ball sits on a matching crystal base which can be customized at your request.

9. Bora Wooden Luxury 5pc Watch Organizer

This portable Bora Wooden Luxury 5pc Watch Organizer is a gift that combines both functionality and practicality. It can do for any occasion and it can be gifted to employees, colleagues, clients, or prospects. The organizer is made of black wood which is strong and durable which further increases its appeal.

FAQs About Best Corporate Gifts in Kenya

Conclusion

Picking corporate gifts need not be a challenging affair. The best gifts should express your sentiments to the recipients as clearly as possible. Whether it is appreciation, congratulations, or an anniversary, the gift should clearly convert your thoughts. The best gifts are not necessarily the most expensive, but the thoughtfulness and care involved in choosing the gifts matters a lot.

Gift World Kenya is the best destination for corporates in Kenya and the wider East African region when it comes to corporate gifts. You can visit the physical shop at Biashara Street, 4th Floor, Suite 27, Revlon Professional Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya, or you can visit the online shop here for more exciting choices of corporate gifts.