A Holiday Gift Giving 'How-to' for Business Professionals

For some, gift giving is the merriest part of the holiday season. For others, it causes panic and dread.

Gift giving and receiving are both highly emotional processes, which is why there is so much pressure to give employees, managers, clients, and peers the right gifts. Stress builds over whether it is appropriate to give a gift in the first place, what to give, and how much to spend. But despite this worry, business professionals continue to exchange gifts and deliver gifts to clients year after year because the benefits of doing so far outweigh their internal angst.

Topics: Networking Brand Integrity

7 Unique Value Proposition Examples

Value propositions are a little like wine – there is a vast difference between good versions and bad versions, but many people cannot discern the nuances that go into crafting the best.

As the name would imply, a value proposition is a statement that conveys the benefit that a product provides to consumers. However, an effective value proposition is more than a statement of value. The best value propositions also:

  • Make a credible promise to consumers
  • Solve problems or help attain aspirational goals
  • Differentiate products from competitors
  • Provide quantifiable benefits
  • Persuade consumers to take action (purchase, donate, etc.)

Unfortunately, instead of using this powerful tool to drive profits, many organizations end up with lackluster value propositions or overlook them altogether. Businesses in highly competitive industries are particularly vulnerable to falling flat with their value propositions because they are forced to contend with many competitors for the same audience’s limited needs.

Topics: Brand Management Strategy