Client gift idea · Tailored to their role or city
A handwritten note, on its own
A short card written by hand by the person who worked with them, naming something specific. No object needed.
Who it suits
Almost anyone, and especially clients whose employers forbid or cap gifts: public-sector staff, regulated industries, procurement teams.
Why it works
It costs almost nothing, so it never raises a gift-policy question, and it is the part of most gifts people keep. A specific sentence beats a generic object.
Risks and drawbacks
- A printed signature or a template reads as exactly that.
- Vague thanks ("great working with you") wastes the format. Name the moment.
Skip it if: Your handwriting is unreadable and you will not ask a colleague to help.
How to do it well
- Name one moment from the work: a call, a decision, a launch.
- Say what it meant for you or your team.
- Sign it yourself. Post it to their office or hand it over.