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Finding the perfect corporate gift is more challenging than picking out a gift for a loved one. The rules of the game are completely different because it's not about winning favor or showing someone how much they mean to you - it's about winning business and putting yourself at the top of client evaluations.

A good corporate gift can find middle ground between individuals and professionals, and in some cases can even be the catalyst for deeper, more in-depth business relationships.

The general idea is to think in terms of scale - what is the purpose of this gift and what kind of relationship do you have with the client? If the client only spends £1,000 a year on your services and you splash out with a £300 gift, then those numbers don't count at all.

To provide some guidance, we've rounded up a list of five corporate gift ideas that are perfect for several different work environments.

scale model

Whether your customers are into classic cars or nautical enthusiasts, there has never been more choice in quality, customized models.

Perhaps you know a client of yours who has a ship they call their pride and joy? A quality scale model of that ship would be an incredibly personal gift, and if they really treasure it enough, then they'd want to keep it at their headquarters so that everyone can see it clearly.

gift card

You might argue that few gifts are as versatile as gift cards. Unless, of course, you choose a gift card that is specifically tailored to your customers.

Instead of buying a generic Amazon voucher, why not indulge in something more customized? Maybe a brewery tour or a "golden ticket" to a cream tea? Or maybe something more unique.

Charitable donations

For some reason, material gifts may not always be appropriate. If this is the case, make a more benevolent gesture by making a charitable donation in the client's name.

Not only does this help communicate your brand values (because every business has one), but it may also make them feel better about themselves.

Free Products

What better way to showcase your latest innovation than to let your favorite customers be the first to experience it firsthand? Of course, much depends on the value of the product and how much you value your customer relationships, but there's always at least some wiggle room.

Customized Gifts

Almost anything you can imagine can be customized (within reason), so why not use it to your advantage and give personalized gifts? From mugs and golf clubs to beach towels, guitar plectrums and USB chargers - if it can be engraved or printed, then it can be customized to create a completely bespoke gift for your clients.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect client gift. The truth is that there are hundreds of right gifts and hundreds of wrong gifts - and it's important, especially when dealing with corporate clients, to say that you can pick the wheat from the chaff. They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, and that maxim certainly applies.

The advice above is just that; a starting point for your own ideas. Because, ultimately, the gift you choose should reflect not only who you're giving it to, but also what you stand for and what that client relationship means to you. This may be a daunting task, but it is certainly not insurmountable. A great gift is indeed the gift that keeps on giving.

Morioka Mayflower Models is an artisan boat model manufacturer dedicated to boat modeling, with 32 years of boat modeling history, countless display boats for major shipyards, and will treat the boat modeling business with the same spirit of craftsmanship in the future. Please contact us by phone if you need any help!