What makes you happier than a basket full of goodies? Here are five, affordable gift basket ideas to show your appreciation to your clients this Christmas, as well as their expected costs:
Note: The costs mentioned here are not definite and are subject to change depending on what products you choose.
Fruit, Wine and Cheese Baskets
Average cost: $70.00
Wine and cheese are notoriously known as a great pairing. Fresh fruit, edible arrangements or even chocolate covered fruit make this basket quite refined and complete. Look at the options below for ideas you may want to include:
- Whole fruits of your choice or an edible arrangement.
- An assortment of cheeses which pair well with your selected bottle of wine.
- A bottle of wine wrapped in its own cheerful, professional or executive wine bag.
- Let’s not forget the personalized holiday card.
Snack and Pastry Baskets
Average cost: (5 snack items in varying quantities) $30.00
If you are doing multiple snack and pastry baskets you may want to buy snack items in bulk as one box or pack will be more than enough product for multiple baskets consequently, saving you money.
- Christmas themed gingerbread cookies
- Candy Canes
- Cake-pops
- Caramel
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate cake
- Truffles
Prepacked snack baskets
- You can send a prepackaged, festive 3 lb. ($52.99) or 4 lb. ($47.97) gourmet tower of assorted candy.
- 4 lb. coffee and chocolate gourmet gift basket ($81.29).
- 9 lb. ($126.99) basket filled with gourmet snacks.
Custom Branded Merchandise Baskets
Average cost: (5 items) $34.50
Providing merchandise to clients has long been practiced as it doubles as a marketing strategy. By branding, high use items the client is constantly reminded of your services. The items you can include in this basket are not limited to:
- Writing instruments
- Drinkware
- Technological items for use in offices
- Magnets and accessories
- Promotional totes and bags
- Lunch coolers
- Caps
- Note pads, desk planners and calendars
- Stress balls
- Novelty items
Executive Gift Baskets
Average cost: (5 items) $300.00
In the event where you have large portfolio executives as clients, this basket is ideal. The Executive gift basket may include:
- Paperweights
- Various wine accessories
- Coaster sets
- Divot tools
- Flasks
- Wine bar gift and bar sets
Mix and Match Baskets
Average cost: $40.00
Can’t decide on which basket selection to choose? Why not mix and match products from all categories? Of course, the choice is yours as to what you mix and match but just as an example:
- A bottle of wine
- Caramel truffles
- Holiday cookies
- Customized mugs
- Wine accessories
Presentation, Wrapping and Delivery
Average cost: $5
Show your clients that you have put effort into the baskets by adding a personal touch.
