With issues of the environment and sustainability becoming increasingly front-of-mind for people, this is an important consideration when you are buying gifts for clients, customers, employees, family or friends. Here are the top 8 gifts for sustainability lovers: 1) Reusable straws These have become trendy, but for good reason. One study estimated there are 8.3 … Continue reading “Gifts for sustainability lovers”
One thing that everyone who thrives in business can agree on is that relationships are key to success. Here are just a few famous quotes reinforcing the importance of people and relationships: “If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand.” – Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks … Continue reading “Why corporate gifting is important”
Businesses that give their employees gifts deserve praise for recognizing the contribution their team members make to the company’s success. But once the gifts have been distributed and enjoyed, there is an important question to consider: Are those employee gifts tax-deductible? Better yet, if you ask that question before you make gift-giving decisions you may … Continue reading “Are gifts to employees deductible?”
A nice bottle of wine has long been a classic gift for special occasions, holidays, and expressions of gratitude. But why not go a step further than a bottle and instead give a thoughtful wine gift box? Wine gift boxes offer you the opportunity to customize your gift around a theme, your recipient’s personal tastes … Continue reading “What to put in a wine gift box?”
When it comes to great wines, some connoisseurs chase after the most expensive, sought-after vintages. But most people are simply after a delicious, affordable bottle of wine that they and others can enjoy with a great dinner at home or at a restaurant. Here are four common types of wine along with suggestions for what … Continue reading “Top four common wines and what to serve with them”
Gone are the days when eco-conscious customers were a small, niche market. Today, “green” customers are mainstream customers you need to be thinking about with every decision you make for your business. Your business can “walk the talk” of being environmentally friendly by using eco-friendly packaging for your products. There are many reasons for going … Continue reading “The importance of eco-friendly packaging for businesses”
Plastic has for decades been the dominant food packaging material. But there is a growing movement towards more sustainable alternatives that are eco-friendly, but also practical and stylish. One of the best eco-friendly food packaging solutions is also a familiar one: wood. Here are a few ways you can pack and store food using wood … Continue reading “Food packaging without plastic”
Imagine this: The countdown to the holidays is on. You have your list of loved ones, friends, clients and colleagues to buy gifts for. But beside the list of names is a whole lot of blank space. How will you come up with unique, thoughtful ideas for every single person on your list? That sounds very … Continue reading “Top Five Ways to Make Holiday Gift-Giving a Breeze”
The rise in single-use packaging is one of the reasons why more and more people are adopting a zero-waste lifestyle to reduce their ecological footprint and promote sustainability. One of the highest-profile proponents of living a zero-waste lifestyle is Bea Johnson, who advocates for the “Five R’s” as a guidelines for reducing waste: Refuse, Reduce, … Continue reading “How your company can achieve zero-waste packaging”
Supply and demand of course influences whether a wine’s value rises above its peers. But to truly transcend the wine world and qualify for the list of the five most expensive bottles of wine in the world, a bottle of plonk must also contain a key ingredient: a great story. You’ll see from this list … Continue reading “The Top 5 Most Expensive Bottles of Wine in the World”
