E commerce has no doubt become a preferred destination for most of our purchases these days.
Some of the reasons for it becoming popular are
Convenience
Better Pricing
Home Delivery
But is online shopping suitable for corporate gifting also. Let's ponder on the points below.
Touch and Feel :
While buying corporate gifts, you need to touch and feel the products to make sure the quality and price suits your budget. These things are not possible in online shopping.
When you are buying gifts for your company the main aim is not saving money but to get quality products. You cannot afford to take chances. Of course you can return if you don't like but you loose precious time and you have to repeat the whole process.
Customization:
When giving business gifts, we generally need to customize the products with a company logo. Getting correct branding, correct logo colors and size is more important than the gift itself. In online shopping you may see a soft copy but not actual product customized with your logo; whereas buying offline means you can check the sample before final order and make changes if necessary.
Time Limits:
When buying gifts for an event, time plays a crucial role. If you get the product even at half price, the next day of the event,it is useless. If your birthday is today, you need the cake today. Late dispatches and courier delays can ruin your happiness if product reaches late when buying online.
Convenience:
You just have to tell your budget, or your preferred choice of gift to your corporate gifts vendor and they may provide with numerous options, which even you might not have thought before.
Price advantage:
It is a fact the products sold online carry the cost of courier charges also. So when buying in bulk you probably end up saving a lot when you buy offline.
Other advantages:
Many companies use online portals for stock clearance. You might end up buying old models while trying to save pennies. Many companies even refuse warranty for products bought online. You may also not get the desired quantity, colors and sizes you want.
Some of the reasons for it becoming popular are
Convenience
Better Pricing
Home Delivery
But is online shopping suitable for corporate gifting also. Let's ponder on the points below.
Touch and Feel :
While buying corporate gifts, you need to touch and feel the products to make sure the quality and price suits your budget. These things are not possible in online shopping.
When you are buying gifts for your company the main aim is not saving money but to get quality products. You cannot afford to take chances. Of course you can return if you don't like but you loose precious time and you have to repeat the whole process.
Customization:
When giving business gifts, we generally need to customize the products with a company logo. Getting correct branding, correct logo colors and size is more important than the gift itself. In online shopping you may see a soft copy but not actual product customized with your logo; whereas buying offline means you can check the sample before final order and make changes if necessary.
Time Limits:
When buying gifts for an event, time plays a crucial role. If you get the product even at half price, the next day of the event,it is useless. If your birthday is today, you need the cake today. Late dispatches and courier delays can ruin your happiness if product reaches late when buying online.
Convenience:
You just have to tell your budget, or your preferred choice of gift to your corporate gifts vendor and they may provide with numerous options, which even you might not have thought before.
Price advantage:
It is a fact the products sold online carry the cost of courier charges also. So when buying in bulk you probably end up saving a lot when you buy offline.
Other advantages:
Many companies use online portals for stock clearance. You might end up buying old models while trying to save pennies. Many companies even refuse warranty for products bought online. You may also not get the desired quantity, colors and sizes you want.
So while online shopping is great for individual purchases, but for business and corporate gifts; your regular corporate gifts supplier may give you a better deal.
