By late June every Australian business owner has received their twelfth box of biscuits. EOFY gifting has become wallpaper — and that's the opening for something better.
A custom paint-by-numbers kit made from a photo of a client's dog, holiday home or favourite landscape is in a different category. It's personal, it lasts, and it makes them think of you every time they walk past it.
Why It Beats the Hamper
Hampers are consumed in a week and forgotten. A custom canvas hangs in their study or living room for years. Every visitor who asks 'who did that?' is a soft brand mention.
Per-dollar memorability, it's not close.
What to Choose for Each Client Type
Long-term clients: their dog or a photo of their family holiday house. Newer clients: a recognisable Australian landscape from their state. Corporate clients: their office or a city skyline they're proud of.
Stay specific. Generic 'art' doesn't land.
EOFY Logistics
For an EOFY drop-off, order custom kits by mid-June at the latest. Standard turnaround in Australia is usually 7–10 business days, plus shipping — how it works sets out each step from upload to delivery. Earlier is safer — and you can pre-write the cards while you wait.
If you've left it too late, pick a small premium canvas (30×40 cm) — it ships faster than a 50×70 cm.
Tax Considerations
For most Australian small businesses, client gifts are deductible if they're not 'entertainment'. A physical paint-by-numbers kit generally qualifies as a non-entertainment gift, unlike tickets or meals. Always confirm with your accountant.
Keep the invoice; we'll happily provide a clean GST receipt.
Presentation
Kraft wrap, twine, and a handwritten card naming the subject of the painting ('We made this from your photo of Murphy'). It takes the gift from thoughtful to unforgettable.
Don't put your logo on the card. Personal beats branded.
If you want EOFY gifting that gets remembered into next financial year, a custom paint-by-numbers does the work. Order early, choose specifically, and keep the wrapping simple.
— Be Artistic Club