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Say Thank You In Style This Holiday Season

By Ericka Chickowski on 2011-11-30



If you're looking to wow customers with a little year-end thank you gift to go along with that company Christmas card, skip the bland paperweights and give them something they can really use (or eat!). With a little foresight and planning, it is possible for channel partners to buy memorable, affordable and tech-focused holiday goodies that won't immediately hit the 'circular file' upon opening. Here are some suggestions to get the creative juices flowing for fun, branded gifts to send out to your valued customers. All gifts are under $25 per item, with many coming in under $10, making them affordable holiday thank-yous that your customers will appreciate.

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Microfiber Cloths


It might not be super sexy, but a keychain microfiber cloth with your logo will likely be appreciated and used long after the glitter of holiday lights fades away.
http://www.artpromos.com/detail.asp?id=35494&tracking=fgle&red=35494
Estimated Price: $2

Keyboard DusterSimilarly, keyboard brushes make for a useful tchotchke, likely to kick around a customer's desk throughout 2012.http://www.inkhead.com/keyboard-duster/20112/Estimated Price: $1.50

Circuit Board Coasters


Nothing says 'geek chic' like a set of recycled circuit board coasters. These home decor accessory are surefire winner within the IT worker set.
http://www.identity-links.com/environmentally-friendly/recycled-circuit-boards/recycled-circuit-board-coaster
Estimated Price: $20-$25

Circuit Board Clipboard


In the same vein, the recycled circuit board clipboard makes a great tech-oriented gift. And the extras can be passed around to the sales team to carry around on calls in 2012.
http://www.identity-links.com/environmentally-friendly/recycled-circuit-boards/recycled-circuit-board-clip-board
Estimated Price: $7-$15

Portable Solar Chargers


Go upscale with this nifty smartphone solar charger that comes in a neoprene case big enough to carry an iPhone, Blackberry or Android phone. It comes with six USB adapters, a solar flashlight and a carabineer on the case.
http://www.motivators.com/Promotional-Custom-SolarChargerPack-43080.html
Estimated Price: $20

Laptop Computer Sleeves


A sleek laptop or tablet sleeve case will make your customers' future trips through the TSA security maze so much easier to navigate.
http://www.epromos.com/product/8837015.html
Estimated Price: $11-$13

Chocolate Computers


Dazzle 'em with deliciousness and send out chocolates molded in the form of computer, mouse, USB stick or CD-ROM.
http://www.corporategiftshowcase.com/CIchocolatetechnology.asp
Estimated Price: $2-$5

Presenter Tools


A combination laser pointer, Powerpoint remote is a thoughtful gift for a client base heavy on executives who are often called on to speak in the board room or on the conference floor.
http://www.motivators.com/Promotional-Custom-FacilitatorWirelessLaserPointer-27601.html
Estimated Price: $20-$24

Docking Station


A classy, faux wood number, this docking station makes for a nice desk accessory that's likely to see use from folks sick of charger cords cluttering their workspace.
http://www.staplespromotionalproducts.com/ProductDetail.aspx?id=8163&EXID=GDF_GOOG_809OJ&gdftrk=gdfV23788_a_7c1813_a_7c7793_a_7c8163
Estimated Price: $4-$5

USB Fragrance Dispenser


If you absolutely, positively must do a USB accessory, why not go over-the-top kitschy? Even if it only gets used once, a USB Fragrance Dispenser is unique enough to get your clients to at least want to give it a whirl.
http://www.anypromo.com/p-621675-usb-fragrance-dispenser.htm
Estimated Price: $6-$7

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