As we enter the last month of 2018, not only are you busy planning your holiday sales, but you are probably also trying to figure out what you are going to do about holiday parties! We’ve got you covered with holiday party ideas and the best swag for everyone on your guest list.
Swag for Company Parties
Hosting a holiday party for your employees, whether you do one before Christmas or as a way to welcome the new year, is a great way to let them mingle with each other outside of the pressure of the workday. Host a party off-site at a fun music venue or restaurant, and allow families to come as well. Or, do a team building exercise at some place fun, like a painting studio or an escape room.
The one rule for a company party: Don’t bring up anything pertaining to work while at the party. Let your employees know that this is meant to be a fun-filled, stress-free event.
Giveaway gifts: If you always do the same thing year after year for holiday gifts, go with something totally unique this year. We have tons of options and can suggest something right for your business. Or, if you don’t have too many employees, go the extra mile by picking something for each individual person. If Sharon loves coffee, get her a new coffee mug. If Bill is really into wine, try a new wine aerator. You can order several of each item, and keep them for other uses throughout the year.
Swag for Vendors and Business Associates
Small business owners are rarely on their journey alone. If you’re going to do a year-end recap to go over your business with all your partners, why not make it a little bit more fun with a party! Dinners tend to work best, plus it’s a great way for them to all meet each other if they haven’t already. Host it at a local restaurant to support your fellow small business owner.
Giveaway gifts: Your business partners are in it to support you and your business, so really anything relating to your business would be a great giveaway. If you sell any type of food, any of our kitchen items in the catalog would be a good choice. If you sell toys, a retro game would be fun for them. Pick items that will remind them of your business, and make sure to have them branded with your logo. Include a handwritten thank you to make the giveaway extra special.
Swag for Loyal Customers
Okay, so maybe you won’t throw an actual party for all of your customers, but you can host a private shopping event for your very special customers. This is why collecting emails and addresses throughout the year should be a key component of your business strategy. Plan a shopping event with specials, food, drinks, and all sorts of prizes that your customers will love. Customers still have 18 shopping days until Christmas, so get those invites out now.
No time before the holidays? No worries. Hosting an event in January is a nice way to ring off the year right.
Giveaway gifts: Candy, pens, coffee sleeves, and chapstick are all small but useful items that your customers will love.
Make your holiday parties the best ever with the right giveaway items. Everyone will leave your events remembering what a great time they had and excited about their swag. The holiday party is an essential part of any business because it is a great time to thank everyone for their commitment to your small business.
Swag goes a long way during the holiday season to show just how much each and every member of your business family means to you.
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