Most companies start thinking about Christmas gifts in the third week of November. By then the stock that sells out has sold out, print slots are full, and you are choosing from what is left rather than what you wanted. Branded merchandise runs on a supply chain that peaks well before the festive season does. If you want corporate Christmas gifts that turn up in good time, land properly with clients and staff, and stay inside the budget you set, the sensible time to start is late summer. This guide covers the timeline, the budgets, and the gifts that survive past Boxing Day.