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8 Meaningful Gifts to Give to Your Best Friends

Considering meaningful gifts to give to your best friends? Look no further than our gifting tips! Friendship is one of the most important kinds of relationships we develop over our lifetime. And, while we can’t exactly choose our family (unfortunately), we do choose our friends. That’s why making great friendships is something we should always cherish. And, what better way to do so than with meaningful gifts? 

Not only are meaningful gifts effective in showing your friends how much you care, but they are also a great solution for when you’re gifting on a budget. Read below as we assist you in finding meaningful gifts to give your best friends and help you save along the way! 

Happy friends presenting gifts to shy girl celebrating her birthday at home party

Gifting on a Budget: Why Corporate Gifts Don’t Have to be Expensive

When you hear the term “gifting on a budget” do you experience a sense of uneasiness? Uncertainty? If your answer is yes, you are most definitely not alone. Many people still consider the word “budget” to be somewhat taboo. Throw in the pressure of corporate gifting, and you may feel like it’s an almost impossible task. However, as experts in budget gifting, we are happy to confirm that budgeting is the new splurging! And, when it comes to buying corporate gifts, you can certainly make the most out of any budget you may have. 

To stop you from falling into the trap of sending overpriced corporate gifts, we’re here to discuss why corporate gifts don’t have to be expensive. There is no shame in budgeting around corporate gifts. In fact, it’s the smartest way to ensure that your business can send gifts year-round! So, read below to learn more about corporate gifting on a budget. 

Gifting on a budget: Man gifting a woman a gift in the office.

Ethical Gift-Giving in the Workplace 

No matter how big or small your business is, ethical gift-giving is a valuable culture to in-still in the workplace. Gift-giving alone is a powerful way to establish a bond between the giver and the receiver. And, when you apply this culture to a work environment, it can improve morale, help team members feel appreciated, and, ultimately, positively influence employee retention. However, gift-giving in a professional capacity comes with certain rules and regulations. And, it’s important to know and implement these rules into gift-giving in the office. 

Fortunately, ethical gift-giving isn’t as complicated as you might think. And, considering that every workplace is different, not all rules may apply to your specific environment. But, if you wish to promote a healthy gift-giving culture, it’s always good to start with the basic do’s and don’ts. As corporate gifting experts, we want to share a few simple guidelines to ethical gift-giving in the workplace so you can make the best out of your professional gift-giving practices. 

Ethical Gift-Giving: Smiling coworkers using computer together in the office

Anything But Valentines Day: Romantic Ideas For a Long Distance Relationship

Every year, the month of love comes galloping in like a white horse in an open field — aesthetically pretty, but still a wild animal. While Valentine’s Day has many of us anticipating roses, chocolates, and Shakespearean sonnets, others may be miles away from their partner. And, just as wet clothing clings to the body, pressure attaches itself onto this red (and if you’re into pink) affair. The question is, why? Well, our theory is that many people consider Valentine’s Day the ‘do or die’ day of romantic gestures. But, you truly can choose to be romantic any other day(s) of the year. And, when you apply consistency, it could mean just as much! 

Every romantic relationship requires mutual effort to keep the flame from going out. However, long distance relationships are certainly in a league of their own. If you’re looking for romantic ideas for a long distance relationship, you’ll be happy to know that this is our chosen theme for the month of love. And, as long distance romantic gifting experts, we want to provide you with sweet (and affordable!) romantic ideas and tips for this year and beyond. 

Boy and girl cartoon couple facetiming.

Send International Budget Gifts With Ace of Hearts Corporate Tools 

At Ace of Hearts, we take pride in offering the most efficient tools and services for all our customers. Receiving a gift is a powerful experience that creates a positive connection between the sender and receiver. And it’s no secret that companies have used the power of gifting to improve their sales and marketing strategies. Our corporate clients have a special place in our hearts, so we have worked hard to generate unique corporate gifting tools and tips to help you send international budget gifts!

Creating a corporate gift campaign is one of the most effective ways to make an impression on your prospects and clients. Yet, the frustrations of “DIY” sending can negatively impact your team’s productivity. As a result, we have developed a list of beneficial tools that will help you send international budget gifts to your business clients and corporate associates quickly and easily. Scroll down to discover the ins and out’s of Ace of Hearts Corporate Gifting Tools. 

International budget gifts being sent through cartoon desk tops with blue background.

How to Sustain Business Relationships in the New Year

How do we sustain business relationships? With fast-paced technological advancement and endless online resources available to us, there can no longer be a straightforward answer. Making sales phone calls and conducting in-person meetings is outdated. Because today, people can make connections without ever having to meet face-to-face. This is both beneficial and challenging for business owners when it comes to forming and sustaining business relationships in a rather saturated market. 

But, all hope is not lost. Treating your business relationships similarly to how you would treat a friendship is a solid step toward building lasting partnerships. In a ‘copy and paste’ business world, your customers, partners, and even your suppliers are looking for a brand that shows integrity, trustworthiness, and altruism. And, with years of experience on our resume, we know that sending business gifts is one of the best ways to do so. Let us offer you our expertise as we discuss how you can stand out amongst the corporate crowd and sustain your crucial business relationships in the new year. 

How to Sustain Business Relationships: businessmen sharing a handshake

Self-Care Strategies and Building Better Relationships in 2023

Self-care strategies has become an increasingly popular topic in recent years, and it’s no surprise why. With the fast-paced and stressful nature of modern day life, it’s more important than ever to prioritize taking care of ourselves. With the intention to build better relationships in 2023, maintaining self-care strategies is critical to the well-being of all our relationships, including our relationship with ourselves. When we’re burnt out and overwhelmed, it’s difficult to be present and fully engaged in our relationships with others. By taking the time to recharge and care for ourselves, we can be more patient, understanding, and supportive to those around us.

Incorporating self-care strategies into our daily routines is a tool that can help us become more self-aware and in tune with our own needs and emotions. When we’re more attuned to ourselves, it becomes easier to communicate effectively with others and form deeper, more meaningful connections. Along with being more understanding and empathetic towards others, which is an important foundation for any healthy relationship. As we welcome the new year, and set the tone for future endeavors, let’s take a closer look at healthy self-care strategies and how we can build better relationships for 2023.

Self-care strategies and woman hands in the shape of a heart

Corporate Christmas and Being Inclusive

‘Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Happy Festive!’ Each statement carries the same sentiment — to send well wishes for the end of the year. During the month of December, it’s common for celebrations to be centered around Christmas. Yet it’s also important to remember that not everyone resonates with the traditions that surround this time of the year. So, how do corporate Christmas and being inclusive work together?

Between the parties, social gatherings, festive treats and extra time off with your loved ones, it’s understandable why many of us look forward to Christmas celebrations. However, it’s important to acknowledge how inclusivity in the workplace can positively impact your employee engagement. And, ultimately improve the success of your business. As the season draws near, let’s take a closer look at why it’s important to be inclusive during holiday celebrations so that you can create a better work environment for your employees. 

Corporate Christmas and Being Inclusive: smiling colleagues toasting with glasses of champagne.

Christmas Savings: How to Save on Christmas Gifts and Holiday Shopping 

Some pessimists call it a money making scheme, advertisers call it a ‘marketing strategy’, and the best of us refer to it as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. But, let’s be honest, whichever way you view the holidays, you’re still somehow bound to become another statistic in its bright red tinsel topped mistletoe madness of mass consumerism. Or…are you? Is there a smarter way to go about spoiling your loved ones during the holidays? Oh, we hope so! On to the Christmas savings!

With holiday savings and Christmas deals on the rise, you’d have to have super human strength to resist indulging in holiday shopping. The truth is though, you don’t have to resist! And instead of super human strength, all you really need is a plan, and to stick to it. Whether you’re doing Christmas on a budget, or simply want to cut down your holiday spending this year, we have some tips you may find useful. Read below and let us help you rock around the Christmas tree – debt free! 

Christmas Savings: Santa ordering gifts on laptop with credit card.

Holiday Employee Appreciation Ideas: Gifts and More

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. A season to eat, drink and be merry! And after a challenging year in the workplace, your employees deserve a little something extra (and perhaps a heavy-handed eggnog). Let’s get straight to the fax, expressing gratitude towards people that spend endless time helping your company succeed will always be valuable. Employee appreciation gifts are a wonderful way to express just how much you value your team and their contributions to the overall success of the business. 

Sending a gift to your employees can create a memorable moment, along with an emotional connection to the company’s overall vision. But, when it comes to offering gift in the corporate world, it can be tough to know what the ‘right’ gift is. Luckily, Ace of Hearts has curated a list of employee gifts that can help you this holiday season! 

Holiday employee appreciation ideas: Santa typing on a laptop surrounded by gifts on desk
Group of four cheerful smartly dressed friends standing isolated over white background, celebrating New Year, drinking champagne