FREE December Samples

We've gone all festive with our samples with month! Christmas just isn't Christmas without a selection of nuts on tap. That's why we've packaged up hundreds of free samples of Mixed Nuts for our customers this week.

If you've not placed an order this week but still want to get your hands on a free sample there's still a chance. Place an order for delivery this week and we'll pop a free sample in the box*

*While stocks last

10 Worst Corporate Christmas Gifts

Christmas is the one time of year (apart from bonuses day) when bosses can show their employees how much they are valued. With big Christmas cheques becoming a thing of the past, companies are looking for ways in which they can show their appreciation. Enter the rise of the corporate Christmas gifts. A well chosen corporate Christmas gift can earn an employee months of hard work and loyalty from their team. But beware, the ill-thought out or down right stingy gifts could result in just the opposite. Here are our top 10 corporate gifts to steer clear of.

1. Company Stocks

Now if you’re a big fat multimillion-multinational operation a la Google or McDonald's ignore this point. However, if you’re the local coffee shop or high street accountancy firm company shares aren't really going to get your employees excited. The chance of them ever being able to trade them in for the big bucks over in The City are pretty slim. So all your employees are really left with is a pretty piece of paper – you’re better off saving the trees.

2. Things For The Office

A good office will supply stationery as standard. Do not use Christmas as an excuse to make sure everyone has enough staples to last them through the year. They'll only end up using them to staple your tie to the desk - and rightly so! 

3. Donating to Charity

Don’t get me wrong, we’re not against charitable donations. However when a company says that they've donated to chartity ‘on behalf’ of their employees we can't help but think they're fibbing....a bit. Do they go to the charity listing the names of each of their employees as the doners? I doubt it. They probably just name the company, send out some tweets, get lots of pats on the back then tell the employees that it was all for them i.e killing two Christmas robins with one stone – cynical but most likely true. 

4. Motivational Books

This slap in the face gift is on a par with deodorant and gym memberships. A motivational book from your boss is probably the most depressing gift an employee can receive. By doing this you’re effectively saying “Spend your Christmas break learning how to up your performance in the New Year – OR ELSE…”

5. Gift Voucher

Gift vouchers are not all bad, ones for large amounts redeemable at swanky department stores are very, very welcome. However, a low value gift card is like a punch in the eye. Don’t broadcast how little you’ve spend by immortalising the figure in print on a voucher.

6. Personal Items  

This covers a wide range of Christmas Gift fails. Of course lingerie is at the top of this list – this is in no way appropriate. Ever. It also covers things like shower gel, nail clippers and body sprays. The clues in the word, if it's for 'personal' use, it's not something that anyone wants to receive from their boss.

7. Name a Star/Adopt a Panda

Christmas is for spoiling people, spending money on intangible gifts like stars and pandas is nothing short of disappointing. If, of course, your employee is an weekend astronomer or panda fanatic feel free to ignore this post.

8. Branded Pens

In fact, make that branded anything. Trust me, your employees need a company branded umbrella like a hole in the head.  

9. The Regift

We've all got a draw full of gifts that we don’t want but feel too guilty to throw away. Whilst one man's trash can be another man's treasure, sometimes trash is just trash. Don’t inflict your own unwanted presents on your employees.

10. Zilch

Worse than all of these things is absolutely nothing. No acknowledgement of the work your employees have done, no appreciation and no well wishes for the holiday season. Z for effort

Of course we have the perfect remedy to ensure you don't fall fouls this year. Click HERE to take a look at our incredible corporate Christmas gifts for clients.

www.fruitfortheoffice.co.uk 

Free Samples This Week

This week we are treating all customers – old and new – to a delicious free sample of Pressed Mango Slices.

We all love a freebie, whether it’s a free pen, a mousepad we don’t need or another USB stick to get lost in the bottom of our bags. So we thought we’d spread some true freebie joy in the form of our pressed mango slices.

These delicious strips of pressed mango make the perfect office snack. If you’re an office of sweet lovers, look to these as nature’s replacement. This 100% natural snack has a gummy texture and a sweet mango flavour which will make it an instant hit with the office sweet tooth. Be warned, they are highly addictive!

If you’re an existing customer, you don’t need to do anything. Just patiently wait for your sample to arrive with your usual order this week.

Feeling tempted? If you place an order and have it delivered any day this week, we will pop one of our delicious samples into your box.* 

If you received a sample today let us know what you think in the comments below.

*Orders must be delivered by Friday 12th October to qualify for a free sample. Subject to availability

Strawberries and Cream Just £4.00

Sunshine - check, Wimbledon - check, now all we need is the Strawberries and Cream. We are offering a 450g punnet of the freshest strawberries and tub of delicious double cream for just £4.00. Add this tasty treat to your regular office fruit delivery, kick back, take in a game or two and indulge! 

You can find this offer in under Berries in the Tailor Made section or call 0800 019 4037 to order over the phone.

Enjoy the matches!

Personalised Corporate Gifts from Fruit For The Office

Promotional fruit baskets are a great way to deliver your company’s message to new and existing clients. They provide a tasty fresh alternative to the classic branded pen or personalised calendar and will certainly be enjoyed and appreciated so much more.

Fruit For The Office are a leading supplier of fruit baskets for corporate gifts, employee incentives and marketing activities. We have a selection of existing promotional gifts baskets that you can choose and attach a personal message to.

       

However, if you want to create a more bespoke corporate gift basket, contact the customer services team who will help you to put together a personalised present for clients, customers or colleagues.

Step 1

Pick your fruit. If you’re not quite sure what it is you’re after, have a chat with our team and we can make some tasty suggestions for you. 

Step 2
Choose from our two types of high quality baskets

Round Woven Basket

OR

Sea-grass Basket

Step 3

Add a unique message to make it the ultimate personalised gift, then  leave the rest to us. Fruit For The Office will deliver your tailor made promotional gift to corporate addresses across London and the UK

As always fruit for the office pick and pack the freshest fruit on a daily basis at the famous New Covent Garden Market. The fresh produce from Fruit For The Office will present your company in an excellent light.

Give us a call to chat about what we can do for you - 0800 019 4037