Thank-You Gifts for Partners: End-of-Year Guide 2025
How to prepare thank-you gifts for partners by mid-December: deadlines, indicative prices, greeting cards and practical logo solutions.
If you're planning thank-you gifts for partners this end-of-year season, your order should be confirmed by around 5 December — the standard turnaround is 2–5 business days for print materials and 5–10 business days for promotional products with logo printing (after artwork approval), and the first weeks of December are the busiest time in the industry. Mid-November is the right moment: there's still time to calmly finalise the design, get samples and make corrections. We also work with single pieces, but starting from 50–100 units the price per piece drops noticeably.
What to give partners — three practical approaches
Experience shows that the gifts that work best at year-end are the ones recipients actually use daily at the office or on the go. Overly decorative items just end up on a shelf.
- A practical item with a discreet logo. Thermal mug, water bottle, thermal bottle, notebook, quality pen, tote bag. In these cases, it's best to keep the logo single-coloured and small — the gift looks like a gift, not an advertising vehicle.
- A personalised set. For example, a notebook + pen + greeting card with the company logo. The set can be put together from various promotional products with a logo to fit your budget.
- Just a card with a personal message. If you have many partners and a limited budget, a nice greeting card with embossing or foil stamping looks more thoughtful than a cheap gift.
Greeting cards from our catalogue
The card is the one element that always remains visible — even if the gift itself is a food hamper or a donation. Our catalogue offers three Herald series cards, all made of cardboard, available in two colours:
- Herald A5 greeting card — the largest format, suitable if you want to write a longer personal message inside or place it in a gift box.
- Herald A6 greeting card — a classic postcard format, convenient for mailing in envelopes to a larger partner list.
- Herald square greeting card — a less standard format that works well with a minimalist logo in the centre.
All three can be digitally printed on paper, foil stamped (gold, silver foil), or embossed/debossed. Foil stamping and embossing require a die to be made, so allow an extra 2–3 business days for these jobs and order them first.
Indicative prices and quantities
Prices excl. VAT, indicative; the exact price depends on quantity, number of print colours and technology.
| Solution | Indicative price per pc | Practical minimum | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeting card, digital printing | from EUR 0.80 | 25 pcs | 2–5 business days |
| Greeting card with foil stamping or embossing | from EUR 2.50 | 50 pcs | 5–8 business days |
| Notebook with logo | from EUR 3.50 | 50 pcs | 5–8 business days |
| Pen with logo (1 colour) | from EUR 0.90 | 100 pcs | 5–8 business days |
| Mug or thermal mug with printing | from EUR 6.00 | 25 pcs | 5–8 business days |
| Thermal bottle or water bottle | from EUR 12.00 | 25 pcs | 5–10 business days |
| Tote bag with printing | from EUR 4.50 | 50 pcs | 5–8 business days |
| Boxed set (3 items + card) | from EUR 18.00 | 25 pcs | 8–10 business days |
At 200–500 units, prices per piece typically drop by 20–35%, as setup costs (dies, setup) are spread over a larger volume.
Timeline: what to do each week
| Period | Action |
|---|---|
| 14–21 November | Partner list, budget per recipient, product selection |
| 21–28 November | Design artwork, sample or digital visual, approval |
| By 5 December | Order confirmation for production |
| 8–17 December | Production, pickup at Kandavas iela 29A or delivery |
| 15–19 December | Dispatch and personal handover to partners |
Orders received after 5 December are fulfilled by separate agreement — some products can still be managed, but the selection becomes narrower and a rush fee may apply.
Files and printing technical requirements
To avoid rounds of corrections, send your logo as vector graphics: .ai, .eps or .pdf, CMYK colours or specified Pantone shades. Full-colour printing with photographs also works on cards, but foil stamping and embossing require a single-piece outline drawing without gradients or thin 0.3 mm elements — these simply won't hold up in foil.
Mugs, thermal bottles and bottles typically use one- or two-colour printing; multi-coloured logos are converted to a single-colour version in these cases. If your logo is complex, we recommend ordering one sample before the full batch — this takes 2–3 business days.
How to complement the gift with print materials
At year-end, many clients add small print materials to the gift as well: a calendar for the coming year, an annual report booklet, a sticker set with the logo, or business cards for new colleagues' contacts. This doesn't cost much — for example, die-cut stickers in a larger batch start from just a few cents per piece (indicatively from EUR 18/m² excl. VAT) — and gives the gift more substance, not just a symbolic gesture.
If you're hosting an in-person event, a poster, roll-up banner stand or photo banner for a photo wall can be made in the same design, so the whole year-end communication package looks consistent.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I allow for receiving year-end gifts?
The standard turnaround is 5–10 business days for promotional products with logo printing after artwork approval, and 2–5 business days for print materials. Cards with digital printing usually take 2–5 business days, and sets with multiple printed items take 8–10 business days. We recommend confirming your order by 5 December.
Is it possible to order a small quantity, for example 15 gifts?
Yes, we also work with single pieces. For small quantities, the price per unit is higher, as the setup work is the same, but a batch of 15–25 gifts is a perfectly normal order.
In what format should I send the logo?
As vector graphics — .ai, .eps or .pdf, in CMYK colour space. If you only have a .png or .jpg, we can redraw the logo; please let us know right away, as this requires one extra business day.
Can each partner's name be printed on the cards?
Yes, digital printing allows variable data — names, company names or individual text — without additional die costs. We need a list in Excel format with the exact spelling.
Can you assemble and pack gift sets?
Yes, we provide assembly and packing, and you can collect the sets at Kandavas iela 29A, Riga. Please specify how many items are in each set and whether a card with a personal message is needed.
Send us your partner count and budget by email at info@attaprint.lv or message us on WhatsApp at +371 25776699 — we prepare a quote with 2–3 options within one business day. Questions about design and deadlines are handled by project manager Madara.
FAQ
How long should I allow for receiving year-end gifts?
The standard turnaround is 3–10 business days depending on the product and quantity. Cards with digital printing usually take 3–5 business days, and sets with multiple printed items take 8–10 business days. We recommend confirming your order by 5 December.
Is it possible to order a small quantity, for example 15 gifts?
Yes, we also work with single pieces. For small quantities, the price per unit is higher, as the setup work is the same, but a batch of 15–25 gifts is a perfectly normal order.
In what format should I send the logo?
As vector graphics — .ai, .eps or .pdf, in CMYK colour space. If you only have a .png or .jpg, we can redraw the logo; please let us know right away, as this requires one extra business day.
Can each partner's name be printed on the cards?
Yes, digital printing allows variable data — names, company names or individual text — without additional die costs. We need a list in Excel format with the exact spelling.
Can you assemble and pack gift sets?
Yes, we assemble and pack sets at our production facility at Kandavas iela 29A. Please specify how many items are in each set and whether a card with a personal message is needed.
