Corporate Gifting Made Smarter with Dausto

  Gone are the days of gifting branded merchandise and festive hampers. Corporate gifting has evolved. Today corporate gifts are seen as a strategic tool to build client relationships, appreciate employees, reward channel partners and boost visibility of the brand. But before a corporate gifting vendor is brought on board, procurement teams scrutinize them against an elaborate checklist to ensure quality , compliance, cost-effectiveness and reliability. Vendors who gift in a way that reflects an understanding of what procurement professionals are looking for can build trust, improve their offerings and win long-term business. Whether you’re a new supplier or an established corporate gifting company, this procurement checklist will help you to meet buyer expectations. 1. Quality and Consistency of the Product The first thing procurement teams will look at is quality. Corporate gifts are the company’s brand, and inconsistent or inferior products can damage the company’s reputation....

  It’s not only about the festival celebrations, it’s also about making relationships, showing gratitude and making a mark. Onam is a widely loved festival in India and is a celebration of prosperity, unity and bounty. Onam was previously celebrated in Kerala but today it has become a well known celebration throughout the country. Thoughtful corporate gifting offers a great opportunity for businesses to connect with their employees, clients, partners and stakeholders. Corporate gifts for Onam are not the normal ways of gifting. They foster better professional relationships, express appreciation, and reinforce the company’s values. Whether you are a small business or a large company, spending on thoughtful gifts for Onam can have a long term positive impact. Why Onam is the Most Rewarding Corporate Gifting Opportunity Onam is a festival celebrating the annual homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali . The festival is associated with joy, equality and prosperity. Families and com...

  There is more to mass corporate gifting than picking products and slapping logos on them. There is intensive execution and planning behind the scenes for every large project. Companies wanting gifts for clients, new employee welcome kits , or conference giveaways, need to consider every aspect of the project. There is so much behind gifting that needs to run seamlessly. A lot goes into gifting from sourcing products to branding, quality verification, and arranging the logistics. These things need to be done impeccably if there is a positive lasting impression that comes with the gifting. Corporate gifting is so much more than the physical product that was chosen. It is the result of effective planning, collaboration, and project management that was done efficiently. Planning, Sourcing and Production The initial step in every large scale corporate gifting project is to understand the customer’s goals, budget and demographic. The gifting partner meets with the customer to underst...

  Corporate gifting doesn’t end at warehouse dispatch. Delivery is the last step in the gifting journey and often the first physical interaction recipients have with a brand. How the gift is presented will determine how it is received and how well it is remembered, whether it is an employee welcome kit , a festive gift hamper, a client appreciation package or an event giveaway. Be late, or be damaged, or badly presented, and a good present can be spoilt. But a good delivery experience adds value to the gift, enhances the perception of the brand and builds a positive emotional connection. Brands that have invested in the complete gift-giving journey know that delivery is not just logistics; it's an extension of the brand experience. First Impressions Start at the Front Door The delivery experience begins when the recipient receives the package. The recipients can view the condition of the packaging, presentation and care in shipping before they open the gift. A whole parcel, well ...

  Initiative at work isn’t just about getting recognition—it’s an investment in your people. Recognising and rewarding the commitment, effort and success of employees helps to create a positive working environment, higher staff morale and greater team spirit. Many organisations wait for the festive season or end of year to show appreciation to their employees. But July is a great time to celebrate your workforce and keep that motivation going into the second half of the year. Whether you’re thanking your team, celebrating anniversaries or rewarding your star performers, a thoughtful gift of appreciation for employees can mean all the difference. At Dausto we make it easy for companies to create memorable moments with quality, useful and thoughtfully customized premium corporate gifts. July: The Importance of Appreciating Your Employees July is the middle of the business year and a great time to acknowledge the contributions of your employees and celebrate the milestones they have a...

  Over the last few years there’s been a lot of change in the way companies give gifts. Branded pens, calendars and generic gift hampers have been replaced by a strategic business practice aimed at building meaningful relationships. Today’s brands want more than putting a logo on a product. They want presents that are useful, memorable and suit the recipient's needs. Many organisations have therefore turned to design thinking for corporate gifting . Design thinking is a human centred, empathy driven, creative and functional problem solving approach . Businesses are moving from “What product can we give?” to “What would people actually like and use?” Organisations can apply principles of design thinking to design gifting experiences that build deeper relationships, enhance brand perception and deliver longer-term value. What is Design Thinking? Design Thinking is a structured process to understand your users before you design solutions. Businesses start with understanding the peopl...

  Corporate gifting has become a mainstay of business relationships, employee engagement and brand building . Thoughtful gifts are being increasingly used by businesses to help build relationships, whether it’s to welcome a new hire, reward a top performer, show appreciation to a client or celebrate a festive occasion. But behind every successful gifting campaign is a procurement team sourcing, budgeting, coordinating and delivering on time. To procurement professionals, quality is as important as efficiency. They usually have multiple vendors, small budgets, tight timelines and internal approvals. Many organisations have gift collections to ship. These curated gift solutions remove the hassle of sourcing, without sacrificing quality and presentation. Streamlined procurement procedure Speed is one of the biggest advantages of ready to ship gift collections . Traditional custom gifting consisted of selecting each product, tasting, approving packaging, confirming branding and th...