So you just bought several gift baskets as a corporate "Thank you" for your clients, but now you'd like to know where the gifts are. If your packages have shipped, there are a couple of different ways to track your corporate gifts. In either case, it is important that you have your tracking numbers. A tracking number is a unique series of numbers and letters assigned by the carrier for every box, envelope or package shipped via UPS, Federal Express (FedEx) or DHL. If you sent 10 corporate gift baskets for 10 different clients, you should receive 10 unique tracking numbers. The gift basket retailer, where you purchased the gifts, should be able to provide you with these numbers.

Some online retailers will send you a confirmation email once your gifts have shipped. This email often includes a direct link and instructions for tracking your order. If you receive one of these emails, follow the instructions provided. If not, once you get your tracking number, your first option is to call the delivery carrier directly. Once you provide them with your tracking number(s), they should be able to tell you the status of your package(s). Hold times can be long, however, especially during the holidays when many gift baskets are purchased online. If you are near a computer, the quickest method is to visit the delivery carrier's website directly (UPS - www.ups.com; FedEx