One of the great things about Nashville is the variety of yummy local treats available for corporate gift giving.

My showcase this week brings you one of my favorites.  They are new to me, as I just found out about them this year, but for anyone who loves curling up with a good book and a box of cookies (oh come on I’m not the only one!) should know about Willa’s.  The short breads are to die for!

Not only are the variety of cookie’s available from Willa’s a wonderful yummy treat, the packaging is second to none.

Check out the wonderful new design for their “Spirit of Nashville” line.

Willa's "Life's Too Short Not To Eat Cookies"

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!

I am a horror movie buff and always in-search of the next big scare… Paranormal Activity did NOT disappoint and I recommend this movie to anyone excited about indie films (I hear it cost between $11,000-$15,000 to make) and scary movies in general!

Movie tickets make a great corporate gift during the holidays, for a thank you or for team building. Plastic gift certificate cards can be packaged in a movie themed container with a bag of popcorn and a soda… I wouldn’t leave out the opportunity for a little chocolate but that is just me!

55 days until Santa’s visit!!!

Tami Ross
Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville
http://www.obbgiftsnashville.com/

Be Original! Give Original!

I remember a basket delivery last year… it was really close to an afternoon appointment and I thought I could save the client a little money if I dropped the gift off myself…

I left the meeting and headed to the drop off point… made it in record time and then spend over an hour finding my way back to the office!!! I saved the client a few dollars and cost myself over an hour of time.

I mention this because as you plan for your holiday gift giving know that there are professional gift designers out here to help save you time and ultimately the headache and frustration. I outsource my deliveries so I can focus on your gift design and you can focus on what drives your bottom dollar.

5 things to know when you’re hiring a gift basket company

1. Budget – provide a range within $10 and note if the budget includes shipping and handling and tax.

2. Delivery date – most holiday corporate gifts go out the week of the Dec 10th. Planning ahead allows you to ship ground… the savings here can really add up

3. Themes or ideas – This could mean adding a special item or using a specific color. With a little of this and a little of that a custom look can be achieved without breaking the bank.

4. Messages for cards – This is a great way to further customize your gift. Messages can be added to gift tag or to the shipping box.

5. Payment – most custom projects require a deposit upfront. OBB Nashville takes a 50% deposit before physically creating the gifts, but the intial consultation and design are free.

Please let us know how we can help!

Tami Ross
Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville
http://www.obbgiftsnashville.com/

Be Original! Give Original!