Should home business owners give holiday gifts to their customers/clients?  If so, what should they give and how much should they spend?
This all depends on your business, the number of customers, and how much you have to spend.
Receiving gifts pleases most customers and serves as a good public relations technique.  However, most businesses can’t spend too much on gifts and must be careful they don’t favor one customer over the other.
Some ideas:

Calendars
Planners
Cheese and crackers gift box
Something you’ve made
A hand written thank you note
Grab bag
Include something extra with a holiday purchase
Open house party

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I’m looking for inspiration. Can you help me?
I discovered I have 2 Amazon Gift Certificates, and thought I would treat myself for Christmas. I haven’t decided on my choices yet. Any suggestions?

My co-blogger Mary Emma Allen has some great suggestions in her recent Thursday Thirteen roundup – Thursday Thirteen – 13 Books To Inspire The Home Business Owner.
Do You Have Any Other Book Suggestions For Me?
I’d love to hear your recommendations for business books or any other type of book.
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