Last minute Christmas gifts for start-ups

Every start-up needs some inspiration to maintain momentum when things get tough, so what could be a better socking filler than Duncan Bannatyne's autobiography Anyone Can Do It: My Story? At 30, the fledgling entrepreneur was penniless and noticed a story about a self-made millionaire. By 35 Bannatyne had used this as impetus to create his own business empire, and today he is worth an incredible £400m. This affordable gift proves that tenacity and perseverance go a long way, and will help aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve great things in the business world, as well as providing comfort to those feeling snowed under by the difficult times.

 

If books aren't their thing, how about the DVD boxset of Bannatyne and his fellow Dragons in the popular Dragons' Den series? It will help upcoming business owners learn from others how to successfully secure capital, whilst also providing the perfect entertainment to combat those January blues. The BBC's modern day Ebenezer Scrooges have undeniable business acumen, and watching them at work is one way to iron out those initial holes in a business strategy painlessly, before exposing them to the unwavering market.

 

In today's global marketplace starting a business often involves lots of travel, with entrepreneurs typically on the go in the quest to gain contacts, customers and valuable funding in order to establish a new company. This endeavour, coupled with the fact that many start-ups may not yet have an office space or other staff members, means that being connected is essential. The last thing an entrepreneur wants is for their phone battery to run low or Bluetooth earpiece power to expire. The Duracell 3 Hour Mobile Phone and MP3 Portable USB Charger is therefore a very worthy gift, combating these worries inexpensively and allowing users to charge their mobile device on the move, assuring them that those all-important calls won't be missed.

 

Alongside keeping your smartphone battery charged, it's important to retain all the essential information which is stored on the device. The Cell Phone Tracker USB monitors text messages, call logs and emails to ensure that even if you lose or break your phone, those all important contacts aren't out of reach. Remarkably, the tracker can narrow down your smartphone's position online using Google Maps technology, so if it gets lost or stolen after a few too many glasses of mulled wine this Christmas you can pinpoint exactly where it is.

 

New year, new start
Finally, 2012 is a new year, and the perfect time to start afresh with business finances. You can give the gift of time to your entrepreneurial friends with a quick and easy accounting software package. This will help any small business owner keep from getting snowed under with their finances and running into a cash flow blizzard next year.