Any creative suggestions on how to thank vendors - other than the usual Thanks you cards.?

Question

We recently had a large event and all of our vendors did an amazing job. We want to thank and make it really show that we were pleased.
The Smiths

Answer 1

Enclose a positive reference letter for your vendor in the thank you note. Some vendors receive requests for "references" when others are deciding whether or not to seek out their services. When you write the glowing letter of recommendation, tell your vendor(s) that they can keep it on file and share your contact information with anyone seeking references for their services. Vendors are always looking for positive ways to promote their business, and I think they would consider your effort and willingness to be a reference for them as a thoughtful gesture.

Answer 2

U could always do calenders.The regular ones or the nice ones that r a date book n come with a pen n your name on them or without your name and as long as u get 20 or more or probably even 10 then your looking at the same price as you would pay for thank u cards.I'm not sure where u r but if u look in the phone book they should have places for calenders that people get done for there businesses.My dad does it every yr for x-mas and get them for a really good price and gets his name on the pens and datebooks.Well I hope that helps.Oh u could go to a dollar store and buy them there.Or a bargain or flea market n get them to lower the price if u get a lot.Bye 4 now.

Answer 3

Try any of the following ideas-

gift cards or a certificate for one free piece of chocolate at a local candy store

tell your friends about them, do stuff to give em business

If they're fun loving people, send em things like a Santa gram (sending messages through people dressed up in silly costumes)

Tickets to sporting events, performances

If you know them personally, make a cake that says thank you

Answer 4

Think of it from the vendors point of view.
Couple of suggestions:
Gift cards from Starbucks or local car wash. It is something people want to get, but love it when they are not paying. It is also something they will use several times and appreciate your gift.

If they have teenage kids, I have provided them a book to reconnect them with their kids. "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" Shaun Covey. Alot of people have truly appreciated it.

Answer 5

The best way to thank them is to write them a letter and offer to give a reference to to future customers. Helping them get future business is by far the nicest thing you can do.

Another thought is to deliver a tray of cookies from a bakery.

Answer 6

Vendors get 'thank yous', and somethimes not even that; the workers get tips.
That's enough.

Answer 7

a simple thank u note is usualy more than enough especialy u list details. alot of vender put these up for other potential customers to see and this generates buisness for them you could send it alongwith a nice basket of sweets!

Answer 8

Impressive flower delivery with personalized thank you note. Gourmet snack basket.

Answer 9

the vendors got paid...what more do you want to give them?

Answer 10

Send flowers, donate to their fav. charity