5 Corporate Gifts for IT Solutions Consultants

There is nothing quite like a promotional product to project positive feelings and a sense of trustworthiness. In the last twenty years studies have established that promotional gifts have a high success rate of attracting clients and maintaining strong working relationships.

With internet crime on the rise, corporate businesses are looking to IT solution companies they can trust. Trade secrets and other sensitive information is something even small business owners keep close to their chest and find it difficult to trust third party contractors to install a secure anti-virus programme and crash prevention system. In a competitive field promotional gifts not only help to break down the defensive barriers of trust, but also give you the edge over your competitors when attracting prospects.

The responsibility for choosing a reliable IT solutions company usually rests with the in-house IT manager of a company. When deciding of an appropriate business gift you should therefore determine what type of promotional item will appeal to them. In most cases you should appeal to the IT manager´s line of work and offer a promotional product they will find useful in the office. Here are a few suggestions:

Promotional USB FlashDrives

IT techs are never without a USB. Highly portable, these simple storage devices are perhaps one of the best inventions the IT department could ever have wished for. They are therefore a more than useful gift to offer an IT manager and because you can personalise the memory sticks with your company brand name you also get the benefits of cost-effective advertising.

Promotional USB Hubs

The number of devices that support USB´s can mean IT techs run out of sockets, but with a 4 port USB hub with folding legs the problem is solved. USB hubs are another useful promotional gift that makes a difference to potential clients.

Computer Mice

A computer mouse as a promotional gift is a thoughtful and welcome addition to an IT department – especially a stylish slim optical mouse with LED lights that make your logo glow. It´s ultra compact size and travel pouch make it ideal for business users on the move.

Digital Photo Frame

IT managers love all types of gadgetry items and a digital photo frame is likely to be a unique promotional gift they will be pleased to receive. The Philips photo frame has 128MB of storage space which is capable of holding up to 70 photographs that are interchangeable on the 1.5” colour display.

iPad and Tablet Accessories

Tablets are rapidly replacing laptops in the business world and silicone covers for Apple iPads are the ideal promotional business gift for tablet users. There are several styles and makes to choose from including zips and water resistant covers which can be a thoughtful gesture depending on the nature of business your client works in. Tablet case covers also present you with the perfect opportunity to print your company logo on them thus are a cost effective advertising tool as well.

Attracting clients in a competitive are such as IT solutions can be difficult, but offering a promotional gift will give you a higher rate of success.