Gift Giving Tips for Clients and Business Associates October 9, 2006 You have made the decision to give gifts this holiday season to clients and business associates, the next decision to make is what gifts to give. Below are some tips that you should consider when choosing these gifts: - Many companies and large corporations have rules and restrictions on whether their employees can accept gifts. Some have guidelines on the type or value of gifts that can be accepted. Check with the person you want to give the gift to and make sure they can accept a gift and, if so, whether there are any restrictions. - Personal gifts in general should be avoided. Gift certificates related to health, beauty, fitness or gifts such as perfumes are better off left to a family member. You don't want to give a gift that could possibly be misunderstood as an implication that they need to change something about their appearance. - There's a saying, “There's two things you should never talk about... Religion and Politics”. This also applies to gift giving with clients and business associates. Don't give gifts that are related to religion or politics. You don't want to take any chance of offending the recipient. - Using your gift to advertise your company may give the impression that the gift is no more than a company give away. Don't send gifts that have your company logo plastered all over them or it may give the impression that there wasn't much thought put into selecting a gift. When looking at gift ideas, always ask yourself, “How would I feel if I received this gift from a business associate?” - As with any gift giving opportunity, giving a gift that you have put some thought into will be reflected in the gift. Your gift will leave an impression with the recipient, make sure it leaves the impression you want to give. To see gift ideas for clients and business associates visit FindGift.com

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Jeff Radel, CRS 'Make a Smart Move' House of Brokers Realty, Inc. 1515 Chapel Hill Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: 573-446-6529 Fax: 573-446-5408 jefrealtor@aol.com Website			Donna Adams, GRI, ABR 'Make A Smart Move!!!' House of Brokers Realty, Inc. 1515 Chapel Hill Rd. Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: 573-446-6530 Fax: 573-446-5408 dadams@houseofbrokers.com Website