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Know the Individual’s Personality to Customize your Gift

Friday, June 27th, 2008

It is important to understand the personality of an individual, including his or her tastes and liking. This will help you to customize your gift. It’s not the amount of money that you spend on a gift that matters; it’s your effort and thought that is more important than the price tag.

John McCain: Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made ThemLet us consider a few practical examples. If the person whom you want to gift is an avid book lover and likes reading real-life tales, you can gift him or her a title like ‘Hard Call: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them’, a remarkable book by Senator John McCain who employs experiences of both people in extraordinary circumstances and extraordinary people for dramatically describing the ‘anatomy’ of great decision making. Jeffery Archer: A Prisoner of Birth

An avid book-lover would certainly appreciate informative titles on Indian history, culture and great personalities from various walks of life. On the other hand, books like ‘A Prisoner of Birth’ by Jeffrey Archer or ‘Brida’ by Paulo Coelho will suit fiction loving individuals. Visit http://www.landmarkonthenet.com for more books to choose from and gift.

Nokia N95For an always on-the-go person, a built-in GPS receiver is a perfect gift. If the device carries an internal GPS receiver (like Nokia N95), the person can utilize it to exactly know the current position and upgrade to full navigation through turn-by-turn voice guidance. He or she can also utilize Nokia Maps, with an external GPS receiver.

As the person you want to gift is one always constantly on the move, the Puma urban mobility bags will make a handy gift. Puma Urban MobilityThe collection comprises a wide range of products, such as a Document Wallet designed to make mobility much easier. For the new-age globetrotters’ category, you can opt for Westside’s Globe Trotter collection inspired by the world traveler and safari influences. It will make an unconventional, yet appealing gift.

SucculentsIf the person is a nature lover, you can choose from a variety of plants to give a surprise gift. There are , creepers, climbers, annuals, biennials, Bonsai, cacti, ferns, palms, cycads, Grasses and bamboos and seasonal flowers hanging baskets. There is no dearth of choice for gifting indoor as well as outdoor plants. Healthy perennials or shrubs tend to grow quickly, and also look pleasing to the eyes. In a nutshell, it is important to know the person’s personality type to decide upon gift.

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The ethics of corporate gift giving

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Before giving or accepting any corporate gift, it is advisable to check if either the receiving or giving any gift, the respective company has specific policies regarding such gestures.

For example, companies in sectors like financial services, retail, insurance and media may have a bar on gifting. If not so, there would be certain restrictions imposed on the value (price tag) of a gift or on occasions on which such gifts may be given. It is better to ask the potential recipient if her or his company has in place any policy on gifting. If that is the case, follow it to the core.
Here is some more insight into the ethics of corporate gift giving:
1. Offering gifts during a bidding process is a strict no-no, even if a holiday or a non-working day happens to fall during this time.
2. Lavish gifts like luxury vacations, high-value shopping coupons are viewed with suspicion and should be used with discretion and only after careful consideration.
3. In some cases as a matter of financial disclosure and justification, it might be required to justify the budgets for gifts.
4. Even when there is no stated or explicit restriction, be careful not to send a wrong impression or create the wrong impression with an expensive gift. Anything that might cause embarrassment or discomfort to your recipient or leads to a reprimand can spook a valuable business relationship.

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Use gifts and incentives in a discreet manner to build a long-term relationship

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Corporate GiftsTo understand what makes an effective corporate gift strategy is, it helps to follow what it isn’t. Begin by making the differentiation between incentive award and gift giving. Though gifts and incentive awards may often involve similar types of recipients and similar type of offerings, the two vastly differ on both practical and strategic levels.

Gifts are more or less spontaneous whereas incentives are planned. The latter are awards for meeting pre-set levels of activity, such as good attendance, increased productivity and sales quotas. In contrast, gifts are given not as part of any defined or predetermined exchange between giver and its recipient. The recipient doesn’t anticipate a gift for meeting any targets, whereas the recipient of incentive does.
It is rather tempting to view incentive programs and gift giving in the same light. At the end of it, you want to make sure that you’re getting your money’s ‘worth’ from any business investment. Most givers are keen on motivating the recipient in one way or the other, But this is where one needs to be careful.
Leaving employees or customers with the impression, that they are being pushed and not simply rewarded can do more harm than any good. Instead, be subtle in your approach. Look to develop a long-term process of fruitful relationship through a mixture of surprise gifts and publicly announced incentives so that they help in winning the confidence of receivers.

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Four Factors that Make a Fabulous Gift

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Be sure to use finesse and subtlety if you wish to draw the most out of gifting. Gift giving is an art. Consider the following areas before you go ahead:
Appropriateness of a gift: Care should be taken to ensure that the gift selected reflects the business relationship. This has nothing to do with the value or volume of business transacted, or for that matter, the time period for which one has been doing business. It’s the attitude and mindset of the recipient that will determine the appropriateness of a gift. To explain, if a client is aloof and businesslike in approach, be extra careful. A lavish gift can backfire.
Frequency of a gift: With a new relationship, personal or professional, avoid giving too lavish or too showy gifts on a frequent basis. Gift giving should be restricted to special occasions and major holidays.
Timing of the gift: This aspect is correlated to the above point. The true art of corporate gifting lies in choosing the event or occasion that will leave a profound and long-lasting impact on the relationship. For example, birthday gifts are bound to bring a great joy, since they indicate that you have remembered an important date even from a busy schedule. Another ideal moment could be the day you initiated a business relationship or the anniversary of a new job. Other good occasions for a gift would be a promotion or completion of an important project.


Presentation of a gift:
The best gifts from you may be a heart-felt one. However, if you are casual about its presentation, it won’t have the desired impact. Special effort should be taken in packaging the gift. Spend some time to get a nice wrapping paper. Haphazard and careless packing will take away the interest of the recipient of the gift.

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Today is Pink Day!

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Pink Day Pink Day, or June 23, has a serious history behind it. An American company marked the day pink on its calendar when it found that more than half its women employees had been diagnosed with breast cancer. But the colour is traditionally far from serious. It is associated with girls and cuteness and all things nice. But at the turn of the century pink also crossed over to the boardroom and not just because women were storming the male bastion of work in a big way. It became the it colour of the metrosexual man. For a long time women, too, had steered clear of pink in the workplace for fear of appearing inefficient, but today with a new found confidence, pink has taken on different connotations. Here’s a quick guide on how to wear pink in the office –Salmon PInk T-shirt

• Pink doesn’t mean bubblegum pink. Men should opt for deep shades of salmon and rose pink that complement the Indian skin tone perfectly, and remember that plum, crimson and magenta are also shades of pink. Steer clear of hot pink.
Hot Pink• Hot pink is a woman’s colour all the way. It’s bold, fierce and extremely feminine. It’s sexy without even remotely being trashy and no one can miss you when you’re wearing it.

Pink Jacket with stripes
• When buying a pink piece of clothing like a shirt or a jacket for the office, go for ‘serious’ prints like checks and stripes.
Pink Shirt• Team your pink with business-like colours. A pink shirt with a navy blue or black jacket is a striking combination; pink and white lends itself to an easy feel, perfect for Friday dressing.Pink Belt
• Wary of pink? Use it as an accessory – a pink belt, pink shoes, a pink kerchief in your jacket pocket, or a pink tie. Note to self: keep the pink tie matte. Avoid shine, unless you want to attract attention to a block of shiny pink down your centre.Pink Shoes
However, if you are completely an anti-pink person or your mood is just not ‘pinky’ on June 23, then you don’t have to wear it, just put it up in the office! A pink wall hanging, when used correctly, can bring vitality into an office space.

So go pink with a vengeance and, spare a thought for the breast cancer victims in the world.

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Interesting Infotainment based Gifts for Children

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Mitashi

After a long, hard day at school and then a walk back to tuition drains out poor, burdened schoolchildren. Won’t they appreciate a gift that offloads some of the stress and tension of studies and refreshes them?

Mitashi Kids products

Mitashi, a close to two decade old company, has some interesting playthings for kids. ThMitashi Video gameseir bouquet of products includes those for sheer entertainment like TV-video Games whereas some for infotainment like a talking educational computer that comes with multiple intellectual functions. They have expanded their product range with introduction of hand video games, kiddocam cameras, art sets apart from Fun & Learn series of CD-ROMS. Another good choice is their Pogo product for kids Trolley and school bags.

Mitashi Computer for KidsIf you want to offer a gift with high entertainment value, you can consider Cricket Mania and other wide range of games (Pullshot Games, Torch Plus games, E- games, Handheld Keychain games, Sudoku games, Color LCD games, Dual Screen games, etc.)
Kids Laptop Computers or Kiddy Laptop is another interesting offering from Mitashi. Mitashi Laptop for Kids

This talking computer incorporates handy features like English and Math Training with quiz; In-built intellectual and entertaining games, music composer & inbuilt songs and a learning System that improves knowledge and Memory.

The 10 +10 Plug in 1 N Play is an ultimate experience in traveling handgame with features like intelligent & IQ test based games, vibrant graphics display and soft touch buttons. It is a compact and portable entertainment device. You can get a glimpse of Mitashi products for gifting here http://www.mitashi.com

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A ‘Bag’ful of Gifting Ideas for Schoolchildren

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

School BagCartoons have always captured the imagination of children. No surprise, schoolbags imprinted with cartoon characters make an attractive tantalizing gift, and importantly a timely one as the schools have just started.

The schoolbags, bringing alive the immortal Disney characters, will make an attractive giveaway. Mickey schoolbagFor example, Mickey’s schoolbag will sure bring more fun, more excitement! It’s ideal to hold your little champ’s study gears. Now, Tom and Jerry Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are there to accompany children to the classroom, bringing smiles on their faces. Let the children strut to school with Mickey Mouse and Scooby Doo in company.
Soft toy bagA soft toy-like bag will be perfect for nursery going children or those in junior or senior KG. The catchy colored teddy bear bags will sure make going to school a pleasurable exercise for children and draw them towards studies as well. Check that the fur used is of good material and is soft to touch and feel.
An off white school or college backpack will make a more sober choice. Schoolbag with Adjustable strapsAdjustable straps at both the sides for adjusting the width of the bag will make it easier to sling around and carry. Adjustable straps at the bottom will help adjust the width of the base. The smaller padded back section can easily hold files, stationery, etc.
When buying a bag, check the quality of the zip. Get one in bright colors to cheer up the children. Also, ensure it is spacious enough to carry their school gears like books, notebooks, pen holder and pencil box. It should have a separate pocket to carry the lunch box. Adjustable straps and a haul hook for easy lifting are other features to look for. The bag should have enough front pockets, and it shouldn’t be too heavy.

D.M. PakitwalaD.M. Pakitwala, the company founded in 1972, has become a household name when it comes to all types of bags, including schoolbags. D.M. SchooolbagsTheir product range also comprises kiddie bags, college bags and haversacks by skilled, experienced craftsmen meticulously created on state of the art machinery. Their bags also make appropriate annual corporate gifts. You can select from an exclusive series of designs revolving around different themes. One can select from over 150 designs available on every theme. Check the range of elegant and durable D.M. Pakitwala bags here at http://www.dmpakitwala.com/

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Help Children Develop Creativity and New Skills with Camlin Gifting Range

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

 Camlin Logo

Camlin has on offer a unique ‘Back to school’ range that doubles the joy of children at the start of a new academic year. Introducing the product range, the company mentions:”Developing new skills and enhancing them is what school is all about. It’s the place where students can run wild with their imagination and express themselves freely through art and craft.” Keeping this in mind, Camlin has come up with school products that encourage the imagination and imagination in students.Camlin CompassCamlin Geomtry box

Mathematical drawing instruments can be one such utility gift. Camlin also assists you in selecting a precise product. For example, it recommends that an ideal compass should have a V-shaped groove, allowing to your writing instrument to be fixed easily, leaving no room for movement.

You can include Krafty instrument, Klick pencils and black lead wooden pencils to a child’s gift portfolio. Camlin’s ‘Exam range’ comprises clear, plastic scales, accurate compasses Klick pencilsand thick, dark pencils perfect for studious children. Another off-beat gift for children is the ‘Hobby range’. Elaborating on it, Camlin mentions: “Be it creating magic on a piece of pottery, telling a story on glass, painting a beautiful diya or making fun tee shirts for friends, the extensive hobby range covers everything that can enable children to create some fantastic work.”Camlin Hobby Range
To add to the excitement and joy of purchasing the product, you can conceive innovative techniques, and email them to the company with necessary details. Camlin ColoursIf your idea qualifies into the ‘Camel Brilliant Idea’ category, you stand to win a cash prize plus ‘Camel Original Thinker Certificate’. For children with an inclination for art, you may select ceramic colors (water based), glass colors and liners,  Camlin also offers a wide range of corporate gifts that can come in handy for day-to-day use. So the next time you are thinking of a festive or a special occasion gift, make your work-associates happy with some attractive corporate gifts from Camlin. To get their wide range of high-quality products, visit http://www.camlin.com

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Come June 15 and it’s Father’s Day!

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Father's day June 15

Yes, Father’s Day might just be an off-shoot of Mother’s Day, but it can always turn into a special day for the family. But buying an interesting gift for this special man in your life is almost always a trying predicament. Here are some ideas you can put to good use for an interesting gift for your dad.

Practical gifts rule
Men like gifts that are either useful or bring their competitive nature into play. Decorative gifts are not for them. Briefcase

Wallets, briefcases, video games, computer games, ties, shoes, cell phones, etc are what they want.

On the other hand…
Certain gifts carry about with them the image of the new-age man who is with the times. Shahrukh Khan has popularised the waistcoat (and ponytail) for the urban man, so don’t shy from gifting a dressy one.

Waistcoat They also like to be pampered so a day at the spa is no less inviting for them as it is for women. Liqeur

A great bottle of liqueur — the more unusual the better — is a good choice too. But yes, gifting him bottles of moisturiser is going a little further down the metrosexual road than he probably has.

Monogram your gift
Men like their stamp on their personal possessions. So go ahead and put your dad’s name or initials everywhere — a briefcase, a wallet, a watch — honestly, he’ll love it. Just get it done at a professional place, artistically. Watch

It should look classy and masculine, above all else.

Choose the right colours
We would encourage you to go for the new-age men’s colours. We’re not talking about pink. Men can go for pink shirts on certain occasions but steer clear of pink accessories like wallets and briefcases.

Charcoal Black Shirt Get a charcoal black or a deep slate gray instead of a regular black, or a deep chrome blue instead of a navy blue. Bottle green is a great colour to, and a deep purple is also a masculine colour without walking down the beaten track, even though it comes from the pink family.

Opt for textures
Textures add a lot of character to any surface. You can achieve a classy sheen or a gravelly, masculine feel to a gift item just through texture.Textured Shirts

At the end of the day, you should know your father well enough to get something that will suit his personality. Be as adventurous as he is flamboyant, and be as subtle as he is conservative. You can always add a dash of your own personality to the gift in a special way, just so that he will always think of you whenever he looks at the gift.

Happy Father's DaySometimes all it takes to show you care is a special dinner or even just a thoughtful act. Just enjoy the day and make it special.

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A financial toolkit and other off-beat gift ideas for Father’s Day

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Vests and JacketsWhile new moms usually derive all of the glory and attention when baby comes around, it is also important not to ignore the expectant or new dad! With Father’s Day around the corner, why not surprise him with cute items like a baby blanket, or fun baby toys that a proud Dad can try out when spending time with baby.

Today’s fathers are really involved with nurturing process, so you can get new dad CDs, and even vests and jackets carrying loads of storage pockets. The selection of useful products ideal for baby and new Dad is something that will be appreciated.

Cotton ShirtsEvening ShirtsZodiaconline.com has on offer a complete range of, party wear formal cotton shirts and evening shirts. These are the perfect choice for your Dad, a senior professional / executives, holding high rank. You can see the complete range of evening shirts and formal shirts, and also buy them online on http://www.zodiacIndoor Rock-climbingonline.com/. For casuals too, there is no dearth of options.
A great way to stretch your gifting imagination is to provide a variety of ‘experiences’, which Dad can remember forever like a Discover the Town trip, indoor Rock Climbing, indoor Skydiving, a picnic at the Vineyard.

A “financial toolkit” would be another good gift idea. You may add shares of a firm, which is into domain, services or products your father likes to use. You may gift him a subscription to a financial magazine. You may give him books on investing, like Dr. Jeremy Siegel’s book Stocks for the Long Run, one of the most valuable and user-friendly books for both experienced and new investors. Stocks for the Long Run

You may get various investment-related games, which are both fun and informative. Look for games that use real-life scenarios for educate about the various factors, which go into key investment decisions.

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