In this season of giving, it's hard enough to determine who among your clients should receive a gift, let alone what to give. But even the most perfect gift will lose its luster if the presentation is lacking. I've heard of plenty of gift gaffes over the years, and almost all are avoidable if you just cover your bases.
Many problems stem from giving perishable food as a gift.
Don't get me wrong, I love to receive baked goods and fresh fruit, but it does take extra effort to make sure it is received in the form in which it was intended. Another recipient was out of town when her cookies were delivered, so the goodies were laced with ants by the time she returned home. Quick Tips Catalog check. If you're ordering from a catalog, it always makes sense to order one for your office first. That way, you can check that the presentation is up to snuff.