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A recent survey by Inc said time off and $ are the best by far according to employees. That is no surprise.

James J Moore, AIC, MBA, ChFC, ARM
http://www.cutcompcosts.com

In addition to time off and a big thank you, you could also consider giving the employee a title boost. People find getting a better title a really great thing.

I am glad you have this question. I am starting up a business that cater to businesses/people like yourself. I am looking to start relationships with businesses that would like to recognize their employees for "a job well done" and birthdays. I have a candle and basket business that could be given to women or men.
My plan is to create a database with names and birthdates (without the year) and track these myself. Relieving the managers from this duty. I will drop the gifts off or send ship them to the jobs on the employee's birthday or day of recognition.

My question is, how would you, as a business owner, like this idea? Would this help you in your operation? How much of a budget would you set aside for something like this?

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Remember to say "Thank YOU" and show you mean it. Often, that goes a long way.
Gift, raise, money etc should realy depend on your exact situation. You don't wan to set precedents you wont be able to keep up with in the immediate or even distant future.

So if you have a realy small shop (less than 20 employee) a personal gift like a dinner etc could be appropriate, for a bigger organization, you may consider the Gift Card option or even a token monetry gift (bonus) during the holiday season.

But don't forget the thank you.

I will say, buying a few tickets for an event like a show, sport, etc...