Truly High End Gift

Golf outings are the epitome of corporate culture. Networking happens, business deals are made and golf clubs are carried from hole to hole. What better place to have your company name than right in the middle of every game?

Which is why I love these high quality Golf Club Bags by Ogio. Ogio specializes in durable sports gear, including features like a padded sunglass pocket, elastic tee holder and elastic umbrella containment system (these guys really thought of everything!) all made standard on the golf club bag.

Imprint your logo on one of these Ogio items for a customized corporate gift. Recipients will be impressed by your style choice and are sure to use this bag every time they hit the golf course.

For a continued gift, send imprinted golf balls periodically, coupled with an invitation to the course. It'll be a great way to keep in touch with clients or business partners throughout the year.

Puzzled?

Brain teasers and puzzles have become a popular gift for any creative position. Brain teasers like the X-ball are meant to train employees to think outside of the box and develop problem solving skills.

Even on an executive level, these puzzles are gaining momentum. One of my personal favorites is the Ball of Whacks. The ball has 30 pieces that stick together with magnets. It comes with a 96 page instruction book for challenge suggestions.

The idea is to inspire creativity... and it's fun to play with when you come across a mental road block!

The Gift of Knowledge

For the employee who always has his/her nose in a book, give the gift they actually want. A book!

You can get a variety of books printed with company information and the recipients name on the inside cover or front page.

For the businessman who networks on the golf course, give 101 Essential Tips Golf. It never hurts to brush up on your game before hitting the course.

If your recipient is a go-getter, well-traveled person consider 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. It has a great list of things to do and places to see that are off the beaten path. This is a great gift right before retirement or holiday vacations.

Lastly, don't leave out the philosopher of the office! With the Good Life Series Book you'll give employees food for thought, provoking some interesting conversations around the office.

Wallet Sized Gifts

Cash is slowly going the way of the Walkman. It's on the way out. Credit cards are becoming ubiquitous and wallets and shrinking to follow the trend.

The good thing is that corporate gifts have now gone credit-sized as well. Credit sized USB drives are a great gift to toss in a gift basket or put in holiday gift cards. They are small enough to fit in most wallets and are a practical gift for any business man or woman. What I love about them is their sleek design that fits into a professional life. No more goofy USB drives for the corporate environment!

If you're looking for something a little more technological than a USB drive, you find credit card Mp3 players too! These are great for a music loving client or manager and hold between 100 and 800 full length songs. With these gifts you can do a full color imprint to keep your company's message bright and clear.

Both are great solutions to the corporate gift problem. Try mailing them in holiday cards for a truly unique touch.

Office Supplies Can be Cool

Usually I wouldn't suggest giving office supplies as corporate gifts. However, for the young exec or trendy business woman, these are awesome presents! Package them together and you have a hip little collection of standard office supplies that will actually get used.

POD Paper Clip Dispenser

POD Soft Feel Stapler

POD Memo Holder with Paper

POD Soft Feel Tape Dispenser

Logo on Wheels

I, personally, travel quite a bit and it's impossible to convey just how much I appreciate a good carry on bag. With checked baggage fees forever on the rise and overhead compartment space continuously shrinking, it's imperative to have a small bag that can carry pretty much everything. After all, travelers don't want to pay 100 dollars just to get a suitcase to their hotel for a one night business trip.

Which is why I love corporate luggage. I currently use a Wenger suitcase, which is almost identical to this Wenger Wheeled Duffel. It's perfect for a few day trip with a padded, waterproof compartment for electronics, latptops or breakables. The inside has a separate mesh carrier for toiletry items and a completely separated section for more discrete items. The wheels are durable (I've had mine for years and tend to travel with a lot of books), yet it's still overhead bin friendly.

For a different look the Wheeled Duffel by Cutter and Buck is also a great option. Professional men tend to gravitate towards this stylish leather bag, making it a perfect corporate gift.

'Tis the Season for Corporate Gifts

Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are all approaching. With so many holidays coming, it can be a little crazy trying to find the perfect gift for clients and employees.

However, there is something that works well for all three occasions: fresh baked cookies!These cookies aren't your typical mini-chocolate chips. They are full-sized, soft baked goods.


Now you can buy the quality cookies packaged in boxes with festive bows tied around them for employee gifts. For a partner's office try the 33 piece box, imprinted with your company name.

You can also fill boxes with chocolate covered pretzels or nuts for the non-cookie lover. Recipients are sure to love these tasty treats!