Choosing Between Custom Gifts and DIY Swag
When companies start corporate gifting programs, many face the same decision. Should we manage swag internally or partner with a professional gifting company?
At first glance, DIY swag may seem more affordable. In reality, custom corporate gifts managed by an experienced partner often save both time and money.
The Hidden Costs of DIY Swag Programs
DIY swag programs require significant internal resources. What starts as a simple idea quickly becomes a logistical project.
Common DIY challenges include:
• Sourcing and managing multiple vendors
• Storing inventory internally
• Handling packing and shipping
• Managing address lists and returns
• Resolving delivery issues
These tasks consume valuable staff time and often lead to unexpected expenses.
The Value of Custom Corporate Gifts
Custom corporate gifts managed by Bundled are designed to eliminate operational burden while improving quality.
Bundled provides:
• Professional gift curation
• Custom branding and packaging
• In house assembly and quality control
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• End to end program management
Learn more about our full service approach on our Corporate Gifting Services page.
Time Savings for Employee and Client Gifting
For employee and client programs, time is often more valuable than product cost.
With Bundled, teams avoid:
• Managing vendor relationships
• Coordinating shipping schedules
• Handling inventory
• Responding to delivery issues
Explore our Employee Gifting and Client Gifting solutions to see how outsourcing saves time.
Which Option Delivers Better ROI
While DIY swag may appear cheaper upfront, it often costs more in the long run when time, errors, and inefficiencies are considered.
Custom corporate gifts deliver:
• Higher perceived value
• Better brand representation
• More consistent execution
• Reduced internal workload
For most growing organizations, professional gifting is the more cost effective choice.
Make the Smart Choice for Your Gifting Programs
If you want employee and client gifting programs that save time, protect your brand, and deliver consistent results, Bundled is ready to help.
Meet the authors Courtney Taylor & Chelsea Gheesling
https://bundledgifting.com/about-us/meet-the-founders/
