10 Gift Ideas for New Business Owners

If your friend recently took the plunge and became a new business owner, she may be spending long hours at the office acquiring new suppliers, tracking sales and inventory or meeting with clients. Help her organize her life with one of these gift ideas.

A Mini-fridge

Starting a new business can get pretty stressful. Increased stress may result in an increased waistline because she either can’t eat regular meals, she’s forced to eat out or she snacks on poor choices. A mini fridge is one gift idea that may help prevent her from packing on the pounds and save her money, by reducing her need to eat out.

Shredder

Everyone should have a shredder. Nowadays, it’s more important than ever to have a method for securing sensitive information. New business owners have to ensure that they secure information about their employees, customers and business.

File Cabinet

A locked file cabinet is a great gift idea for a new business owner. While most records may be kept on the computer, new business owners may need to store receipts and other paper documents related to the business.

Accounting Software

Another gift idea for business owner that is just starting out is accounting software, such as Quickbooks, Bookkeeper or Peachtree.

Industry Magazine Subscription

A business magazine subscription is one gift idea that will help keep your new business owner in the loop. Help him find ways to better manage his business, stay aware of current technology, and find ways to cut costs. Start with magazines such as Home Business, Inc., Forbes, $1,000,000aire Blueprints, Small Business Opportunities and Entrepreneur.

Wireless Headset

Spending even 30 minutes on a call can wreak havoc on your neck. A new business owner may spend hours bent over a phone. A wireless headset is one gift idea that can help eliminate some stress in her life. Plus it allows her the ability to multi-task.

BooksNew business owner always have room for improvement. Help him hone his skills with a savvy business book. Start with the highly rated, The 100 Best Business Books of All Time: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You, by Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten. As the title implies, the book is a collection of the 100 best business books ever published, and should save him time and money. Find it HERE.

Coffee Pot

An electric kettle or coffee pot is a great gift idea for an overworked owner who loves to indulge in hot drinks. Include delicious teas, cocoas or coffee, and cream and sugar to help give her a way to temporarily escape the bustle.

Wine of the Month Club

This gift idea is another way to help him temporarily escape the bustle. However, have this gift sent to his home.

Durable Plant

If she enjoys gardening, a plant that requires little upkeep is a great gift idea for her office. Now that she will no longer have time for her garden, bring a miniature one to her.