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Gifts for New Business Owners
A curated collection of books, tech gear, office supplies, and subscription recommendations – hand picked to make every business owners life easier and more productive.
Best Books for Small Business Owners
Each of these books have made an impact on me and applying what I've learned has helped me grow my business. How to Grow Your Small Business would be the number one book I'd recommend first to any business owner wanting to take their current business to the next level.
The only book every business owner needs to read.
From the creator of CD Baby, 40 Lessons for a new kind of Entrepreneur.
An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones.
All content creators need and will LOVE this book.
This isn't about getting more done. It's about getting only the right things done.
Learn how our beliefs about our capabilities influence the way we learn and grow.
A simple, soulful practice for making life decisions.
7 money habits for living the life you want.
Gear for the Tech Entrepreneur
As a tech entrepreneur myself, it's important to invest in tech that works effortlessly, allowing you to work more efficiently.
This model comes with a powerful M3 Pro chip that makes it fast for demanding workflows, 22hrs of battery life, a 16.2" Liquid Retina display, advanced camera and audio, plus touch id!
For everyone who works from their laptop at home, a second monitor is a game changer. This monitor by Acer is an affordable 'non apple' option. All you'll need is an HDMI cable to connect the two!
This generation is by far my favorite! The 10.9" display provides enough room for project management, content creation, drawing and so much more. It also has an M1 chip, so you know it's fast!
If you've ever used a stylist and then try an Apple Pencil, it will blow your mind. Pixel-perfect accuracy, low latency, and tilt sensitivity is great for note taking, sketching, journaling and more!
This small Seagate hard drive is a lifesaver. Great to store tax files or even larger amounts of pictures and videos if your computer doesn't have the room.
After developing serious neck issues from looking down, a friend recommended I get this laptop stand. I've had it 2 years and haven't experienced anymore neck pain!
I started getting carpal tunnel in my pinky after using the track pad on the laptop so much. Learn from my mistakes and get yourself an actual mouse like this!
With the laptop on a stand, you'll need a bluetooth keyboard. Plus, the one with the numbers on the right saves lots of time!
Stable from the weighted base and flexible for hassle-free creating. No matter what your content creation goals are, this lamp will help you smash them.
Just getting into content creation? Prop your phone up, plus use the bluetooth clicker to take pictures or start the video without touching your phone.
This small 14"x11" dry erase board is great to use when you're explaining more in depth topics on video. It's a great place to list daily tasks too!
Online Resources for the Tech Entrepreneur
Each of these platforms have all been extremely impactful in my business over the years.
I've used this to create business cards, presentations, proposals, and a lot of social media content. There are plenty of templates to choose from and it makes content creation so much simpler!
I love how it's customizable for any business. The custom forms, automations, and team aspect change the game when it comes to getting things done fast and efficiently! By far the best project management tool on the market.
Better Than Business School
This is by far my favorite course platform on the market. A few of my favorite courses in the platform have been: small business finance, proposals made simple, and their marketing and sales courses. If increasing profits and streamlining your business is important, this will be the best investment you'll make.
If you've ever wanted to improve your creative skills, this is the course platform for you. I've learned about graphic design, surface pattern design, watercolor techniques, as well as social media strategies too. A great platform for creative entrepreneurs.
I LOVE the idea of sitting down in a quiet place and reading a book, but even when I do, I can't seem to focus. Audible allows me to listen to books while working, driving, and running errands. I've finished way more books using this than anything else!
Imagine being able to create merchandise with any design YOU create. Even better, ordering a few items with your personalized logo on it! Printify allows you to do just that. You create the design, they source the products and fufill all the orders. A game changer for small business owners!
This is the only subscription I will never cancel. Access an endless stream of music, create playlists, discover new music and artists as well as endless podcasts too. For creatives, this is a must have.
Must Have Office Supplies
Planners, pens, pretty highlighters, bouquets of sharpened pencils... these office supplies make me a little giddy to be honest. It's not the physical item itself, it's what it represents. A new notebook or pen is a reminder that big ideas are so close to being implemented. Looking for the BEST office supplies? Here are all my favorites!
I really try to be the electronic calendar person, but paper will always be my favorite. I've used the Passion Planner for 3 years in a row and LOVE it. They even have an electronic version I may try next! Use code ABIGAIL651 for 10% OFF your order.
Working in silence drives me nuts. Nothing sets the mood better than music. Whether you need some calming music in the background or something fast paced for a little boost of motivation – this speaker is all you need to set the tone of your workday.
If you like to color coordinate things, you'll LOVE these. I got them along with my Passion Planner and used different colors for different parts of my day. It turned the planner into more of a journal, which is fun to look at later, especially if you use stickers too ;)
Do you have a favorite pen? If not, this just might become your new favorite! As an artist at heart, I'm a pen snob. There I said it. Yes, I love some pens and hate others. These pens are the real deal!
I usually have so many ideas it's hard to know how to prioritize everything. Even though I have a list strategy, I do love these mini clipboards to put my daily to do lists on. Who doesn't love making lists?!
If you're going to get the mini clipboard, you'll need the mini notepads too ;). These fit perfectly on the 6"x9", they do also offer them in 8.5"x11.75" too.
Blue light, or HEV light is a color in the visible light spectrum that the human eye can see. Eyes cannot effectively filter blue light, so it may pass through the retina and can cause damage to cells and create vision problems. If you look at screens consistently, blue light glasses will help protect your eyes!