Have you started thinking about your company’s holiday plans yet? Now (yes, now!) is the time. 

We recommend you start by sitting down and creating a list of employees, customers, prospects and any partners that you want to celebrate this holiday season. Create a budget for each bucket of people and then let us help with the hard part – selecting gifts! 

We can brainstorm a list of possible branded gifts to use as your end of year gift based on the budget you provide. We will also handle ordering, packaging and drop shipping to recipients. Truly, our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you.

One of our favorite things that some clients do at the end of the year is create an online store with multiple options for their recipients to select from! Imagine sharing a link with your employees letting them pick what they want for the holidays: branded YETI, baseball with logo or a fancy branded pen? We can make it all happen, assuming you begin planning now! 

You might be thinking: “If The Markey Group makes it so easy, why do I have to start now?”

Well, it’s never too early to start! Here are a few reasons why we think it’s especially crucial to start planning for holiday gifting early in 2022: 

1. Avoid supply chain and inventory issues

Variety and inventory always risk posing a challenge at the end of the year, and this year is no different. Supply chain and hiring issues have plagued many, and the promotional product industry is not excluded from those challenges. We will do our very best to find specific projects, but the earlier you order, the better. 

Additionally, some brands have hard deadlines on their holiday orders. For example, all YETI orders are due by 9/30 for guaranteed shipping by the end of the year. 

2. Reduce your stress 

Last-minute planning in any capacity is incredibly stressful, especially at work. We know you already have enough to worry about, wouldn’t it be nice to start early and cross this task off your list? 

3. Gift early to stand out

Surprise and delight your employees and customers with early gifting strategies. Beat the rush of “end of year gifting” by sharing your gifts at Thanksgiving or in early December! 

4. Save money

Expedited shipping? Rush fees? Let’s start planning early and skip those costs this year. Not to mention the old “time is money” virtue is very true, another reason to check this task off the list. 

All in all, we are happy to help you with your end of year gifting needs now or on December 24th. That said, the early bird gets the worm when it comes to reducing the stress and rush of end of year gifting.If you want to ensure an excellent experience for recipients, now is the time. 

Ready to begin? Send us a message today to get started!