The success of a business is not solely dependent on pocketing fat profits. In fact, any successful businessman will tell you profits are secondary for the success of an enterprise. What is most important are human relations; those with your customers, suppliers, dealers, and workers. The reason is simple; THEY are the ones that actually make the business work. They are the human assets of a company.

So, the best way to maintain those relations is by acknowledging your gratitude towards them. Gratitude can be expressed through words, but as JFK once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation isn’t to utter words, but to live by them.” Hence, gifts. Words may express your gratitude, but gifts demonstrate it. Gifts breathe life into human relations. They start a chain of happiness that helps improve human relations with one and all.

For large, multinational corporations sending out common gifts for all employees is impossible. Whereas, in small business, giving out premium-level gifts is unfeasible. If you’re responsible for giving gifts as a businessman or otherwise, this can be really confusing.

Thus, we came up with a list of 10 gifting ideas for sizes and shapes of business enterprises. Read on to know more.

1)    Paperweights:

Beautiful and classic paperweights

This is one of the classic gifts. Paperweights come in innovative shapes, sizes and colors. They can be even embossed with things like a company logo or the company building’s structure. Although work in many fields now requires less paperwork, paperweights are still relevant and needed. If you’re gifting it to a customer, it would serve as a constant reminder of his relationship with you. If keeps it on his work table, your customer also becomes your advertiser for free! It’s a win-win situation. Same is true the other way round.

2)    Coffee mugs:

Creative coffee mugs for your employees

This is another classic gift. Get your company logo and name printed on these mugs. This is a very economical item. Coffee mugs are also very highly customizable. Get a good quality mug of a large size so that every morning when your customer/dealer/ anyone who you have gifted this too, has his morning dose of caffeine, thinks of you and the wonderful relationship that they have with you. This would keep you on their mind constantly. It will especially prove to be helpful with customers.

3)    Sticky Notes Holder:

Designer sticky notes holder

Every employee uses sticky notes. Sticky notes turn into either Jekyll or Hyde, depending on how well you use them. But most of the times, these notes get scattered all over the place. That’s why it would make sense for you to gift your employees a sticky notes holder. It keeps all the notes in place. It’ll help your employees keep everything organized and stay mentally clear. Probably one of the most innovative gifts to hand out.

4)    Bubble wrap:

Bubble wrap! A quirky gift which everyone loves to play with!

Everyone loves bubble wrap! This isn’t a gift you’d give out during Christmas maybe, but this can be a small gift during a particularly stressful period in your company. It’s an awesome distraction and a good stress buster. This is ideal as a gift to your employees.

5)    Books:

Who doesn't love books?!

The books which have inspired you in life could make for another good gift. Every organization is built around some core values. A book from which you took these values would help others understand you and the company better. It can be a book related to finance, business, an autobiography or simply a novel.

6)    Gift cards:

A perfect way to say Thank you!

Giving gift cards has an upside to it. The receiver can decide what he wants to buy. With online shopping becoming a booming industry, gift cards have a variety of price range on amazon.com and come with amazing deals also. It can be clubbed with offers and gives people lot of freedom in choice. For all you know, those extra bucks might help put a smile on someone’s face.

7)    Diaries/notebooks:

The traditional corporate gift!

Diaries or notebooks are symbolic of corporate gifts and merchandise. A diary emblazoned with your logo and company name is a bit old-school but still preferred none the less. They are useful in noting things down the proper way.  A lot of corporates hand these out on New Years as, in a bulk, as they cost less.

8)    Business card holders:

Customized business card holder

Again, this sounds old school but it’s still a big hit. Business cards aren’t handed out often but more than its utility, card holders come in really quirky designs and shapes. They would look hilarious on your work table. Send these out to your customers and employees for a good laugh and a nice distraction.

9)    Phone holders in cars:

Always stay connected

Due to the huge distances in cities these days, we cannot possibly know every inch of the city. So we need navigation from GPS on our phones to reach various places. It’s impossible to focus on your phone while being directed and also focus on driving safely. It’s not only difficult but also can prove to be difficult. Mobile holders in cars are now available in the market. They have a ton of variety. Mobile holders stick to your windshield or fit onto your A/C blower. These prove handy during traveling and also in the city. Some higher end models are enabled with Bluetooth which connects to your car Bluetooth (if it has one). This helps in managing phone calls well.

10)    Selfie sticks:

Your trick to a perfect selfie!

If you weren’t living under a rock for the past year, you know selfie sticks have been an out-of-the-park hit. ‘Selfie’ has been the buzzword since the past two years and everyone loves to click them! Canadian inventor Wayne Fromm can be credited with the invention of a much primary form of a selfie stick; the phone stabilizing tripod. Although it has since evolved, today’s format has some unreal features. From Bluetooth timers to rotating phone slots for 360-degree photos, selfie sticks have everything.

          You’d suddenly become very hip and chic with such a gift in your business and social circles.