The Original Basket Boutique specializes as a Corporate Gift Basket Business delivering high quality, made to order and sometimes branded gifts to and for our corporate clients.

Saying Thank You For Your Business works two fold to not only thank your customer but it also puts your name in front of them one more time… and in this day and age who doesn’t need more exposure.

For more information about our Corporate Gift Program, CLICK HERE

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

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December brings the year to a close and gives us the opportunity to thank our customers and colleagues.

Giving corporate holiday gifts has a long tradition in the United States.  The idea always makes me think of Chevy Chase receiving the jelly of the month club instead of his yearly bonus in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.

Since none of us want Cousin Eddie rounding us up in the middle of night on Christmas Eve we invest a little more time in the gifts we send to our employees and customers OR we hire a professional…

Tips to help you communicate with your gift basket professional:

1.  Know your budget. A gift really can fall within any price range, but it is difficult to create a custom gift basket for under $35.

2.  Shipping costs. Packaging and shipping gifts can eat deep into your gift budget.  Organizing gift giving in early fall allows you to take advantage of shipping ground, which will cost much less than next day shipping.

Other options to reduce the cost of shipping could be to deliver your gifts yourself or do give them out at the office or during an event.

3.  Design. When giving custom gift baskets- colors, treats and containers are all up for the choosing.  You’re free to use your corporate colors, suggest treats the receiver may enjoy and pick containers that reflect the quality of your business.

If you’re looking for ideas for this year’s holiday season please don’t hesitate to contact us… the earlier the better!

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

Be Original! Give Original!

The holidays are a great time to thank your customers for their business and loyalty. And with a vast selection of online choices it’s never been easier to pick a corporate gift that matches your quality and brand!

In the last few years we’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in the corporate world.  In this economic climate it’s important to recognize loyalty and believe it or not the IRS makes it a little easier for you to do just that.

In most cases, business gifts in the United States are tax deductible up to $25 per person for the tax year.  Please note this doesn’t include the packaging or the delivery of the gift and certain business structures may be subject to different rules.

Learn more about Publication 463.

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

Be Original! Give Original!

Nashville, TN is a great location to host a convention.  Whether local, national or international, Nashville provides great accommodations, a wide array of events and lest we forget MUSIC!

When considering gifts for conventions hosted in Nashville you have many options.  From the traditional to the themed, a custom package for your attendees, guests or speakers can be localized with gourmet treats from Music City USA.

The Goo Goo Cluster, the worlds first combination candy bar was invented in Nashville in 1912 and is still a favorite item among candy lovers of all ages.

But Goo Goos are not the only yummy treat to come out of middle Tennessee.

Page’s Premiums offers a variety of nut mixes with hints of chocolate pieces and gourmet treats.  Owner, Singer/Songwriter Tracy Page moved to Nashville to pursue music, but found the industry was driving her “nuts”, inspiration struck and she was soon creating batches of nut mixes – original, music city, monkey krunch, Smokin’ Southwest Blend, Asian Persuasion and a skinny mix along with peanut brittle, toffee and gourmet candies.

Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co are my new favorite chocolate bars.  With a yummy list of unique flavors and brilliant packaging, adding Olive & Sinclair chocolate bars to a gift basket or convention package is a delicious treat on all the senses.

Willa’s makes a great cookie (shortbread, praline, lemon pecan, gingersnaps, key lime almond, chocolate mac adamia, mocha almond) and spicy cheese biscuits, both a southern tradition, and offers a full corporate package with private and custom label options.  A great option when looking to brand the event or a special thank you.  The key lime box made the cover of The Gift Basket Association’s “Tips & Trends” magazine this spring.

Just to name but a few.  If you’re interested in learning more about local products please don’t hesitate to contact us or check out the website dedicated to all things made in Tennessee.  www.PickTNproducts.org

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

Be Original! Give Original!

The Administrative Professional is ranked among the largest occupation in the U.S. economy and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Administrative Professionals held 4.3 million jobs in 2008.

Administrative Professionals Day is April 21st 2010

The day to recognize your support professionals is fast approaching.  All year THEY keep YOU organized and help make your job run like clock work.  Now is the time to say “Thanks for all you do!”  Shop our Administrative Professionals Gift Guide to find the perfect gift this year.

Click Here for Administrative Professionals Day history

Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville

Be Original! Give Original!