Client gift idea · Researched for one person
Tickets or an experience they mentioned
Seats to a match, a concert or a class tied to something the client has talked about.
Who it suits
Long-standing clients after a large deal or renewal, where the relationship can carry a bigger gesture.
Why it works
An experience is remembered longer than an object, and it can be shared with their family or team.
Risks and drawbacks
- High value: this is where gift and hospitality policies and anti-bribery rules bite. Check before you offer.
- Timing it near a purchase decision can look like an inducement.
- If you attend too, it is hospitality, which many policies treat differently.
Skip it if: A tender or renewal decision is pending, or the client is in the public sector.
How to do it well
- Ask their gift policy limit first.
- Offer dates, don't impose one.
- Send after the decision, not before.