5 Great Corporate Christmas Gifts

Giving corporate gifts can be tricky. A good gift will demonstrate your taste and style. A poor corporate gift will relegate you to the category of lame and oblivious. You want a gift that is not only stylish and practical, but also shows off your ability to be a savvy shopper and a good decision maker. Now, put down the bobble-head doll. Here are five gifts that are sure to win over your bosses, underlings, and co-workers.

For the office clown, the guy or gal you work with that believes play is a healthy part of work, or for someone you think needs to take a break every now and then, I suggest the Executive Desktop Dart Game and Storage Box. For $28 from E-corporate Gifts.com, this fine rich wood storage container for paperclips and the like unfolds to reveal a miniature dart game, complete with miniature darts. You can even get it engraved!

For the corporate Zen master, the one whose laid-back, calm demeanor refuses to yield to office hysteria, or the one who could use a little more peace in their workspace, try a bonsai tree. Many people keep plants in their office, but a bonsai tree makes a statement of tranquility and solidity. FTD.com sells a Mugo Pine for $49.99. The Mugo Pine is hardy and slow-growing, meaning easy office maintenance. Or you can try the Juniper bonsai from Gift Tree.com for $34.95.

For the geeks and techies on your corporate list, go to Epromos.com for their Classic USB 2.0 Memory Pen by Cutter & Buck. This silver pen also conceals a 1 GB USB drive in the back, which is completely detachable from the pen itself. Order a minimum of 12 for $29.38 each. The camp can also be laser engraved with your company's logo!

If you know someone who's out of the office more than in it, who spends most of their time traveling to those big corporate events, I recommend the Passport Insulated Travel Tote at Corporate Snobs.com. For $39.99, these multi-pocketed travel bags come in rose, sage, or black. With a minimum order of 12, you can also have your corporate logo imprinted. What a great gift for you team of travelers!

Corporate Snobs.com also carries a stunning set of four Personalized Glass Coasters. For $30, these 4"x 4" clear coasters are imprinted with the initials of your boss or your company. These make an extravagant looking gift for an executive who often entertains in his or her office or home.