Archive for the ‘Choosing the right gift’ Category

Christmas is a special time of year and means many different things to people.  We always find it interesting to survey our clients about;

  1. What gifts they received.
  2. Did they enjoy the gift.
  3. Was the gift appropriate.
  4. Was the gift just for them or to share with others.

Given our business is gifts, we talk to people who have received all manner of gifts such as experiences, gift cards, gift hampers, alcohol and many other things.

More and more we are seeing people spending time thinking about giving a gift that will be remembered and viewed as special.  Conversely, those receiving the gift form an opinion about what they are given, for example a local radio station today announced it is giving their staff $75 gift cards for use across several stores owned by a major Australian retailer.

Whilst the amount of money spent is reasonable, will the receivers of this gift remember in 12 months time what they received this year or what they purchased with the card?

Part of giving a gift is making it meaningful and leaving a lasting impression.  This is what our business is all about.

We are already in full swing for Christmas and as with each year it is surprising the range of requests we get, some so far include;

  1. A requirement for close to 1000 gifts delivered to all individual addresses.
  2. Gifts that include an expensive whiskey specifically chosen by the client
  3. A gift to the value of $1,000 that includes crystal ware and other glassware with expensive wines

All of this means working with the client to help them achieve just the right gift for their Christmas requirements.

Our suggestions for choosing the right gift are designed to help with this.

What is the perfect Christmas gift for you?

Be rewarded for being an early bird this Christmas. Simply order and pay for your Christmas gifts by the 31st October and receive a 10% discount (discount applies to orders over $500 excluding freight).

When it comes to choosing your Christmas gifts our advice is simple, get in early and beat the rush. We can assist you in the following ways

  1. Choice of Gift:- Choose from our standard range or we can make a customised gift to suit your requirements.
  2. Quantity Required:- We can assist with single gift requirements or quantities up to 2,000 (in a single order).
  3. Branding:- Our service includes the ability to brand items within the gift or providing corporate ribbon as part of the presentation. Please note there are minimum order quantities required for ribbon and branding.
  4. Delivery:- Our delivery service is both national and international. For single gift requirements you can order via our website and the delivery cost will be automatically calculated. For larger orders to multiple locations call our customer service team on 1300 552 023 or email us at sales@hamperingaround for a quote.
  5. Gift Cards:- We offer a gift card service and includes your personalised message. When placing your order please send us the required message.
  6. Quality control:- Our preparation team works to strict quality control standards to ensure the gift is received in the same condition as it leaves our premises.
  7. On-going gift requirements:- Whether you requirement for gifts is a on time or on-going requirement, Hampering Around can assist. We work with many clients year round to fulfil their gifting needs for a range of seasons, occasions and events.

Lastly, get in early and don’t leave it until the last minute. By confirming your Christmas orders early you can nominate;

  1. Preferred delivery dates
  2. There is a greater range of gifts to choose from (particularly if you are considering a customised gift).
  3. You will have the peace of mind of knowing that your Christmas gift giving will be a success.

Also check out our suggestions for “Choosing the right gift”

For any assistance with the above please contact our Customer Service team on 1300 552 023, chat with us online via Live Chat or email sales@hamperingaround.com.au

Retirement Gifts – the days of the gold watch are gone!

 

As personalised gifts become more and more sought after we are seeing companies showing their well wishes with a thoughtful retirement hamper.
A retirement gift is a reward for a lifetime of hard work and we are seeing many of our clients struggling just to find the right gift.  A food hamper from Hampering Around is more than a gift: it is a small token of appreciation to show the retiree that all their help and commitment around the workplace for all those years has not gone unnoticed.
It is always sad to see someone decide to leave a company to retire, but equally wish them all the best in their new life. For a great retirement gift, you cannot go past a heartfelt retirement hamper that shows your gratitude.
Hampers are also a great retirement gift idea for a parent or relative who has decided to leave the workforce. Filled with chocolates, nuts and an assortment of goodies, this gift will be treasured long after the food has gone!

Consistent, timely national gift delivery is something we are often asked about.  Most often the requirement we are given is;

  1. A large quantity of gifts – anywhere from 100 to 1,000 or more.
  2. Delivered to many locations.
  3. All arriving on the same day.
  4. A gift card required for each gift.
  5. The gift(s) may require specific items within them to meet the clients requirements.
  6. The gift is for a specific purpose ie a Christmas gift for staff gift or some other company milestone or event.

These gifts can be gift hampers or gift baskets such as fun gift baskets, easter gift baskets or unique gift baskets.

These large orders require a very different approach to an individual gift going to one location.  For this reason our customer service team is fully trained in how to work with our clients to meet their requirements.

By asking a service of relevant questions and collecting all the required details we can make a national gift easy for our clients.

Below is an image of  one such gift that we have done for this in recent times

Gift example