Gift Ideas for the Entrepreneur

People who run their own thing rarely switch off, so the useful gift is one that makes the working day a little better. Think tools for the desk, not trinkets.

This edit is heavy on planning. The Intelligent Change Productivity Planner is an undated 90 day focus journal, Made of Tomorrow makes an A2 monthly wall planner and a weekly desk strip, Write To Me has the Sunday Sessions weekly planner pad, and the Stendig calendar is the oversized wall calendar designed by Massimo Vignelli. Around those sit Karlsson flip and alarm clocks, Memobottles that slide into a laptop bag, Albi blue light filter glasses, the Axel & Ash Coco feather pen and Ecoya diffusers for the home office.

If they work from home, choose something that makes the desk look finished. If they are always out, a slim bottle or a guided journal travels better. And if you cannot decide, a Flux Boutique gift voucher has no expiry. For more options, browse stationery and desk.

What is the Intelligent Change Productivity Planner?
It is an undated 90 day focus journal from Intelligent Change, available in black or beige. Being undated, it can start on any day, which makes it a practical gift whenever it arrives, not just at the start of a year.

What is a good desk gift for a business owner?
A Made of Tomorrow weekly desk strip, a Karlsson Big Flip calendar clock or a Zakkia concrete tray all get daily use. Pair a planner with a good pen, like the refillable Axel & Ash Coco feather pen, for a complete desk gift.

Should I choose a wall planner or a desk planner?
A wall planner, like the Made of Tomorrow A2 monthly perpetual calendar, shows the whole month at a glance and suits visual planners. A desk pad or weekly strip keeps the week in front of you and suits someone who works in lists.

What if I do not know their style?
Stick with things judged by use rather than taste: a planner, a Memobottle, a diffuser for the office. The black and beige versions of the Productivity Planner suit almost any desk, and a gift voucher is always a fallback.