It’s almost the time of the year for tinsel and gammon, and of course, presents! And entrepreneurs are no strangers to happy celebrations. So what can you get them to support them on their journey? We’ve picked a few gift ideas for entrepreneurs to help you with your search.
After a steady decline between 1980 and 2018, entrepreneurship is now on the rise in the United States, up 23% between 2019 and 2020 and another 24% in 2021! This means there’s a good chance that somewhere in your family or friendship circle is an entrepreneur needing a gift.
So, we’ve come up with the Entrepreneurs Christmas Gift Guide to help ensure that you get them something that will benefit their entrepreneurial journey. Whether the entrepreneurs in your life are just getting started with their first entrepreneurial venture or they’re already seasoned entrepreneurs, there’s something here for everyone (including you; we’re big advocates of the practice of self-gifting!)
Gift Ideas For First-Time Entrepreneurs
Many of us can relate to the challenges of starting your own business. For most people, it is their first time being in this territory, and in a way scary and exciting at the same time. Starting something new, embarking on an unknown path, and having the courage and confidence to believe in yourself and what you are doing is part of the roller coaster ride of being your own boss and entrepreneur. We’ve picked a few gift ideas for entrepreneurs who are at the beginning of their journey that will show them your support and make their first business steps a little bit easier.
Coaching/Mentorship Sessions
Learning from mistakes may be the best way to learn, but not everyone has to make all those mistakes themselves! A few sessions with a business coach or mentor could really help someone avoid a calamitous pitfall and take their entrepreneurial journey to the next level.
There’s no shortage of business coaches out there, so to reduce your decision fatigue around Christmas time, we’ve narrowed down your options to four:
- John Dwoskin (business & sales coaching)
- Diane Prince (coaching for startups)
- Henry Daas(financial coaching)
- Sales Masters Guild (business development & negotiation coaching)
Business Books
You can’t go wrong with a book as a gift. Good books are one of our greatest tools for learning. Some of our top book recommendations for entrepreneurs are:
- Zero to One: an actionable strategy for making your startup a success.
- Shoe Dog: struggles, victories, and lessons learned from building Nike.
- The E Myth Revisited: how to make sure your business doesn’t fail by implementing systems.
- Outsourcing for Success: how to find and manage the best talent to scale your business and create more time for yourself.
- The Lean Startup: how to find a profitable business model, use validation, and create a growth engine.
And if your giftee is not a big reader, most books are available as audiobooks these days!
Gift Ideas For Entrepreneurs Who Need A Break
No one said building a business would be easy, but it shouldn’t take over your whole life. Entrepreneurs need to rest and unplug to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. And these gift ideas will help them do just that.
Headspace Subscription
Entrepreneurship is fun and exciting and rewarding, and CHALLENGING. The tough times can lead to a lot of stress, which has negative implications for an entrepreneur’s physical and mental health and their business. That’s why a subscription to a meditation app like Headspace is one of the most thoughtful gifs you can give the entrepreneurs in your life.
Other great meditation and mindfulness apps include:
Healthy Meals
Sometimes there will be days (or weeks) when running a business takes over your waking hours (and doesn’t leave much time for sleeping either). During those times, spending time preparing food will probably fall by the wayside. So, why not gift your entrepreneurial friend or family member a supply of pre-cooked nutritious meals from Factor75, so their health doesn’t have to suffer because of their business?
Or try these options:
Happy Light
Hard work sometimes comes at the expense of spending time in the sun, which is essential for a happy, healthy life. The Happy Light is a therapy lamp that will show your entrepreneurial giftee that you care about their wellbeing.
It helps you wake up easily by gradually increasing the light or sound of an alarm. This process is called a “sunrise” and mimics the natural rising sun, naturally waking you up at the time you choose. The health benefits include less stress, better sleep, and higher overall energy levels throughout the day.
Vices Subscription
Described as “the ultimate luxury subscription box,” you can’t go wrong with Vices, particularly if your giftee likes the finer things in life.
Each box has a special theme, but none of them lack luxury! Each box is a well-crafted surprise, from exquisite spirits paired with mouthwatering foods and pieces to innovative tech and VIP in-person experiences.
If you know someone who is an adventurous and curious person, this subscription box would make a perfect gift. We won’t even include any other options here because nothing beats the Vices subscription.
Your Time
Sometimes the best gift you can give someone doesn’t have to cost you any money. Let it be known that your entrepreneur friends and family can lean on you for support when they need it because trust us, there will be lots of times when they need it!
Being an entrepreneur can easily get lonely and overwhelming, so knowing that you are there for them is great. You don’t even need to discuss business or buy anything from them. Just listen to them and show that you care.
You can start simply by checking in on them to see how they are doing. This can be a great way to show them that you care about their well-being as an individual, not just as an entrepreneur. And if you have connections or know of any opportunities that might be interesting for them, offer to make an introduction. We are sure they’ll appreciate it!
Gift Ideas For Disorganized Entrepreneurs
Trying to juggle so many things at once can make many entrepreneurs pretty messy. And trust us, the struggle is real! So if you know an entrepreneur who often wishes they had 8 hands or at least 30 hours in a day, these gifts might just be the right thing.
Money Management Tools
Just because someone is a skilled entrepreneur doesn’t mean they are necessarily skilled at managing their finances. OnTrajectory is a money management tool that makes financial planning simple. You can take one major stress point off an entrepreneur’s plate this Christmas by purchasing a monthly or yearly subscription to the app.
Other cool money management apps to consider:
Organizational Tools
When you’re an entrepreneur, there are often a million things to do and seemingly not enough time to get them done. A subscription to Mindmesh will help the entrepreneurs in your life centralize everything relating to their business and help them focus on the tasks that are most important.
Some tools we can’t imagine being productive without:
Gift Ideas For Entrepreneurs Who Work Remotely
Coffee Machine
Caffeine is the magical substance that helps many entrepreneurs work seemingly impossible hours. Instant coffee does the job, but it doesn’t offer the same amount of pleasure as proper coffee! Make this a more environmentally and financially sustainable gift by purchasing refurbished coffee machines here.
Some of the brands that we recommended:
Ergonomic Furniture
Humans were not designed to sit for hours at a time, but unfortunately, that is what a lot of work requires. Ergonomic furniture has many benefits for your body and well-being. It is designed with the goal of promoting good posture and reducing physical strain, allowing you to sit more comfortably and focus on your work.
Some of the key features of ergonomic furniture include adjustable height, tilt, and other comfort adjustments that make it easy to find the right position for your body. In addition, ergonomic furniture is often made from high-quality materials that are durable and long-lasting, so you don’t have to worry about replacing it any time soon.
If you want to give an entrepreneur the gift of comfortable working days, an ergonomic chair or an adjustable standing desk are two great options!
Robot Vacuum
If your home doubles as your office, there’s an additional reason to keep it clean and tidy. Because really, who can concentrate properly when they’re sitting in a mess? A robot vacuum can work while you work, silently and effectively. A perfect gift for the fastidious-natured entrepreneur!
Noise-Canceling Headphones
One of the main reasons that entrepreneurs choose to become entrepreneurs is because of the flexibility it affords. Many entrepreneurs don’t have a designated office space, so they may spend time working in public spaces. As great as the buzz of a coffee shop can be, sometimes you need to really zone in. That’s when a pair of noise-canceling headphones can really come in handy!
Noise-canceling headphones are also a great way to protect your hearing and keep yourself healthy. They can help prevent conditions like tinnitus or even more serious issues like acoustic shock syndrome.
Other entrepreneurs recommend:
Portable Charger
Another downside of working in public places is that charging stations aren’t always at your disposal. Luckily, a wide variety of portable chargers exist, so your Christmas gift could help an entrepreneur keep their phone and laptop charged no matter where they choose to work.
Moleskine Smart Writing Set
If your giftee still loves to put pen to paper when they’re having a moment of creative genius but then can never seem to keep track of all those bits of paper, the Moleskine Smart Writing Set might just be their new best friend when they find it in their Christmas stocking!
Anti-Theft Bag
If you’re walking to and from a coffee shop or co-working space, you don’t want to have to worry about the safety of your laptop (and other work-related valuables), so why not consider a theft-proof bag as a present for your entrepreneurial friend or relative?
Gift Ideas For All Entrepreneurs
We are no Santa Claus, but there is one gift we think would make any entrepreneur happy regardless of their industry, personal journey, or life situation. So if you still don’t know what to get the entrepreneur in your life (or yourself!), this one is for you.
The Deliberate Entrepreneurs Community
There is no better gift than the gift of community. Our Deliberate Entrepreneurs Community is up and running, and we welcome entrepreneurs of all kinds who are ready to become better at their efforts and make the most of their journey.
This community is great for you if:
- You’d like to share your entrepreneurial journey with like-minded people
- You want to have more focus and consistency
- You’d like to turn your passion into incremental progress
- You want to create success on your own terms
- You are set to scale your 6/7-figure business to $10 mln and beyond
- You want to make your business work for you, not the other way around
- You desire a balanced and fulfilling life as an entrepreneur
- You need help getting unstuck and clear on the next steps
- You wish to maximize the right business opportunities
Sign an entrepreneur up today; we can guarantee they won’t be disappointed!
We hope these gift ideas for entrepreneurs will help you find something for business people in your life (or treat yourself)!
From the Beyond 8 Figures team, we wish you happy holidays and a great year ahead. Enjoy this season, and we’ll see you in 2023 with more amazing podcast episodes, community, and fun surprises!
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