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Building a Loyal Fan Base: 5 Smart Customer Appreciation Ideas for Startups

For a lot of people, the daily grind revolves around doing what is necessary to little applause. We work and we toil for the benefit of ourselves and our family but we don’t always get that crucial recognition of our efforts.

Appreciation has a strong track record of explaining how and why we get motivated. When it comes to customers, making them feel important is essential. 

After all the time and persistence you’ve put into creating offerings for customers, you also need some recognition in the form of success.

Check out these quick and easy customer appreciation ideas to start a positivity feedback loop. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the positivity strengthens your startup. 

Simple Customer Appreciation Ideas

Each of these ideas takes less than an hour to organize and will empower your customers with the knowledge that you care and value them. 

Each of these thank you gifts for customers stands strong on its own. Feel free to mix them together for even more benefit.

1. The Stomach

No matter how many homey cartoons and plagues you may have seen, the pathway to a person’s heart can be through the stomach. 

Even laparoscopic surgeons agree with that. Probably.

Sweet and savory treats send a message of care. If you prefer, healthy offerings can also show you value the customer long-term.

Though, the sweets tend to be the way to go. Include a targeted message and a touch of branding and you are good to go.

2. Local Color

This works whether you serve local clientele or send your offering abroad.

Giving a gift that shows off the local area’s arts, crafts, and interests show you are part of the community. Sending it abroad gives your customers a taste of the lands that pushed you to create your business. 

Even better, people enjoy receiving unique items that reflect a moment.

3. Notes and Cards

A hand-crafted note in the digital age shows a lot of care and time towards someone. 

That said, the digital age lets you build more interesting things faster. Websites and software allow you to make your own card that says it all.

Build something custom fit to you and the relationship you share with your customers. Then add a personal touch. Thes make great customer thank you gifts. 

4. Practical Knowledge

This may seem an odd answer to the question of how to reward loyal customers. People might not see knowledge as a fun gift, but information has value.

Car dealerships and auto garages give out care and maintenance manuals. Manuals like these help explain processes to customers and let the customer feel more involved in the process.

It doesn’t hurt to let the customer know the effort that goes on behind the scenes to provide your offerings. 

5. The Spotlight

While private gifts show you care, some public gifts provide an opportunity for more appreciation.

Give customers a bit of public acknowledgment in the form of best customer or pictures on walls. 

People like to answer challenges to make walls of fame, which puts an active component in your appreciation efforts. 

Growing Joys

Striking out on your own and building a business is tough going. You need to be appreciated and these customer appreciation ideas make great ways to see your impact reflected. Be careful to observe the little goes a long way adage, you need to Use your funds wisely and see returns on your business. 


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