4 reasons why chocolate is the perfect choice for corporate and promotional gifts

The end of the year is steadily approaching, and so is the time for gift-giving. You might think we started thinking about it at least a month too early, but the fact is that you should always take the time to plan ahead. Here are some tips on how to gift your employees and business partners in an original way.

Business and promotional gifts are a great opportunity to show your employees and business partners that you appreciate them, while also raising your company''s profile. But sometimes it''s hard to choose a gift that everyone will like and also find useful. Why not take a different route this year and give something sweet instead of the usual corporate gifts? Here are 4 reasons to make chocolate the right choice.

1. Who doesn''t like chocolate?

If you''re wondering what gift would best suit your employees and business partners, you can''t go wrong with chocolate. Instead of boring coolies and calendars, give something that will catch the attention of the recipient and delight their taste buds.

2. The right size

No matter who you''re gifting, chocolate is the perfect gift because it''s just the right size - not too big, not too small, but definitely something special.

3. Originality and sustainability

Personalised chocolates will show your employees and business partners that you appreciate them and you won''t have to worry about shelf life, as chocolate is one of those gifts that doesn''t last very long sealed.

4. A gift that goes far

Chocolate is one of those gifts that will not only delight the recipient, but also their loved ones (provided, of course, that the recipient is not too sweet to eat and has some left over to take home); that way, more people will remember your gesture and, by extension, your company.

A few more practical tips when choosing a chocolate gift

Gifting is not just about the gift, it''s about the whole experience, so it''s not just about what you gift, it''s about how you gift. You may find the following tips helpful.

• Don''t skimp on packaging

They say you shouldn''t judge a book by its cover, but few people manage to do that. The same is true of gift wrapping, because attractive packaging is just as important as the contents. Make sure it catches the eye to encourage the recipient to want to check what''s inside as soon as possible.

• Include a greeting card with the gift

Anyone can buy and give a gift, but what matters most when giving a gift is the feeling you want to evoke in the recipient. Add a personal touch to your chocolate gift and give a handwritten congratulatory note to show your appreciation at the end of a successful year.

• Deliver your gift personally

As mentioned, anyone can buy and send a gift, but if you deliver it in person, you''ll make sure the recipient remembers who gave them the sweet treats.

Top 5 corporate and promotional gifts of 2017

We trust our tips will make it easier for you to choose the right corporate and promotional gifts for your employees and business partners.

Here are the top 5 chocolate gifts of our choice:

• Personalised chocolates

A very cute business or promotional gift, on which we can print a logo or motif of your choice. You can also choose from different sizes and flavours of pralines.

• Chocolate cigars with cognac

This imaginative gift from the Slovenian chocolatier Lucifer Chocolate will delight your recipients not only with its taste, but also with its look. The set contains 50 ml of Meukow cognac, 6 chocolate truffles with fine cognac cream and 2 dark chocolate cigars with real chocolate cream made from the finest dark chocolate.

• Chocolate golf balls

Another unique gift from Lucifer Chocolate, a Slovenian chocolatier, which will especially delight golf lovers - a special chocolate pack containing 3 chocolate golf balls: 1 white chocolate, 1 milk chocolate and 1 dark chocolate. Each golf ball is handmade with fresh, quality ingredients.

• Mini personalised chocolates in a gift box

A sweet promotional gift in a neat gift box that will delight any chocoholic. It contains chocolates made from premium chocolate, 60% dark or 32% milk chocolate. Each one is individually wrapped in foil and can be printed with a design or logo of your choice.

• Chocolate and Christmas spice cake

A slightly more festive gift with a more personal touch to make the baking experience more enjoyable for the recipient. Christmas in a jar Delicious is a jar full of goodies that makes it easy to prepare a chocolate cake with Christmas spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves). Open the jar, mix with the ingredients as instructed, bake and eat!