• A thoughtful gift for a client or business associate will make her feel appreciated.christmas-gifts image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
  
  Wholesale discount gifts allow you to show appreciation on a tight budget. When giving a gift to a client or a business contact, you let them know that the business they conduct with your company is valuable. Your clients do not want to feel like just another account, so take the time to choose a useful, but affordable gift that fits within your client's company's gift-giving guidelines. Avoid plastering the gift with your logo. Don't make your clients feel like you are giving them promotional material for your benefit. Put the client's needs first and choose a gift that they will want to use.
  
  

Gift Baskets

• A small gift basket will be fine for just one person. You could also purchase a large gift basket for an office to share. Candy or fruit baskets -- no matter the size -- are great to share with others and will bring up your name and business in conversation. Consider food allergies when purchasing this gift. Also, avoid alcohol-related gift baskets regardless of whether your client drinks.
  
  

Calendars

• Calendars are a functional gift to consider around the end of the year. You can choose a wall calendar or a desk calendar. Additionally, consider purchasing wooden perpetual calendars that can be given for years to come. They may cost more now, but will last longer than a 12- or 18-month paper calendar.
  
  

Coffee Mugs

• For your clients who enjoy coffee or tea, a coffee mug with a simple design or solid color is thoughtful. To add something a little special, purchase wholesale coffee, hot chocolate or tea packets to include in the coffee mug.
  
  

Business Card Holder

• A business-card holder can be for your client's desk or briefcase. A business-card holder should be sleek and not something that your clients would be embarrassed to bring out in front of their business associates. Consider a business-card holder with a brushed metal finish or faux leather.