12.15.2009 The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Blog: 140 Last Minute Client Gifts

1. Image Personalized Calendars

Last Minute Gift Idea: If you want a cool, creative gift for less than $20, go online to www.tukaizproducts.com to order uniquely personalized standing desk or wall calendars that have never before been offered to the public. These are not the typical calendars featuring family photos or other standard real-life images. Each month your clients will see a special image that is custom-made for them, like leaves on the ground or snow on a car windshield spelling out their name. They’re a perfect personalized gift.

Thanks To: Frank Defino of Tukaiz

2. Award-winning Stress-relief!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Exquisitely soothing stress-relief for Clients, Colleagues, Stressed-Out Execs — Especially this year! Award-winning stress-relief CD, “Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace,” creates instant relaxation of the spa vacation they long for–for $14.95! (Fortune 500, Forbes, Mayo Clinic, Canyon Ranch, TV.) With a voice described as “liquid,” the warm narration effortlessly floats worries away. Gorgeous package, wrap a ribbon around and go! ["Good As It Gets"-Town & Country] SPECIAL: BUY 5 GET 6!

Thanks To: Amanda Peterson, Marketing, of Relax Intuit ™ LLC

3. Small Gift – Big Impact

Last Minute Gift Idea: Every year I hand write a little note with the story behind candy canes and wish them happy holidays. I also carry a pocket full of mini candy canes and hand them out freely. 25 cents for the big candy canes and 5 cents for the little ones! I have had customers introduce me as the guy who gives out candy canes!

Merry Christmas one and all!

Thanks To: Carl Forsell of Connections Planet

4. Business Blessing Candle

Last Minute Gift Idea: For over two years now, Tori Hartman, Inc. has been the only Spiritually focused company
offering Organic Soy Intention Candle Kits. Organic soy candles hold and
“throw” their fragrances extremely well compared to the petroleum by-product
kind. The Business Blessing Candle invites abundance into your life and business with the delicious scents of spearmint, pine and sandalwood. For this and more innovative gift ideas, visit www.ToriHartman.com.

Thanks To: Tori Hartman of Tori Hartman, Inc.

5. 4x/yr Food Gift=great Clients!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Give a quarterly olive oil & gourmet food Club Membership from a premium award-winning family of olive oil producers in southern CA. We make over 50 food items. The client receives a gift 4x/yr for $225/year including shipping! ($200 in CA.) Each season we ship a fresh, extra virgin olive oil, a fruit infused balsamic or champagne vinegar and two additional gourmet food items. We customize the message that goes in the box each season for no addt’l charge! Any gift from our site is special!

Thanks To: Theodora Stephan of Global Gardens

6. The Gift Of Time

Last Minute Gift Idea: My favorite last minute gift to give a client is a coupon for “free services; anything from getting them coffee three times in one month, making reminder calls to get to the gym or free consulting time. People really like to get a gift of time.

Thanks To: Denise LaBuda of Money Wizdom

7. $5 Gift Idea

Last Minute Gift Idea:
We found great bottles of a variety of wines at World Market for only $4.97. Some of them even have festive holiday labels.

Thanks To: Cyndy Bartelli of $5 Dining

8. Kiss Some Major Booty!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Kissing butt has never been this fun! Indigo Wild’s Zum Bum will keep your client’s booty fresh and kissable long past this holiday season. It’s the gift that gives back to their backside with naturally soothing witch hazel, pure essential oils and vegetable glycerin. So tingle your client’s jingle and give them their very own bidet in a bottle! After all, you’ll really be giving yourself a gift with all the butt kissing you plan to do.

Thanks To: Mandy Evans of Indigo Wild

9. The Gift That Gives Twice

Last Minute Gift Idea: What client wouldn’t want a Naumes Gourmet Fruit Box brimming with delicious, premium pears? Best part…these pears not only taste good, they do good! For every gift purchased, the Naumes family will match it with a donation of fresh fruit to food banks. That’s 20 servings of fresh fruit! Naumes has more than 100 years of experience of delivering top quality, hand-picked pears. December is National Pear Month. Take this time to treat your clients to the very best nature has to offer.

Thanks To: Kiernan Doherty of Naumes Fruit Gifts

10. Bookswim Gift Card

Last Minute Gift Idea: The BookSwim Gift Card is perfect for anyone you work with! BookSwim, the Netflix for books, offers newly released hardcover and paperback titles from The New York Times Best Seller List and Oprah’s Book Club. It’s easy, convenient, and great for those who have long train or bus rides to the office.

We are offering a free $10 gift certificate to everyone with coupon code FREEGIFT10. http://www.bookswim.com/gift.html You can choose to send e-greetings to everyone in your address book!

Thanks To: Marita Burke of BookSwim

11. Great American Made Gift!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Great American Made Gift!
The ImmiX® -Multi-Tool the first in a series of multi-tools based on the award-winning, patented Bionic Wrench™ technology. While many multi-tools feature scaled-down versions of commonly used tools, the ImmiX makes no compromises. It blends the functionality of up to 34 full-sized tools with a universal design that makes it easy to use for almost anyone. A handy addition to the kitchen, office, dorm room or tool chest, the ImmiX is ready to tackle most any daily.

Thanks To: Dan Brown of LoggerHead Tools

12. Jobhunter Gift Certificates!

Last Minute Gift Idea: The perfect gift for when your client lays off a key staffer with whom you want to stay connected for future business opportunities? A Gift Certificate for professional resume help! Live, one-hour, real-time workshops that take place online are ideal for jobhunters wherever they may be. Resume Room pros help create impossible-to-ignore resumes that showcase unique talents at-a-glance. Starting at just $29.99, Resume Room workshops are designed to get you working; priced for when you’re not!

Thanks To: Sandra Podesta of Resume Room

13. Work Less, Get More Done

Last Minute Gift Idea: Over the last year the majority of people, whether business owners or employees, have worked harder for less. Productivity reports show that worker productivity is actually way up because so many people are covering the jobs of their laid off peers also. This is probably not sustainable.
So what’s really important is that people find a way to be more productive without risking burnout. Workplace Wellness can help with this, so a good book on workplace wellness would benefit all.

Thanks To: Phil Weaver of Break Pal – Workplace Wellness

14. Ditch The Plastic

Last Minute Gift Idea: In an attempt to promote greener gift giving and reduce the use of of wasteful plastics, GiftZip.com urges employers and consumers to go paperless this Holiday season. GiftZip.com provides immediate and free access to hundreds of retailers’ emailable gift cards. From an HR standpoint, GiftZip.com cuts down the costs associated with buying plastic cards, eliminates the need to hold a burdensome inventory, and allows instantaneous incentivizing via email. Perfect for a last minute gift.

Thanks To: Mallory Woodrow of GiftZip.com

15. The Gift Of Innergy

Last Minute Gift Idea: Gifts should make the recipient feel good. Here’s a gift that is literally designed to make whoever you give it to feel better than ever.

In our crazy, hectic world, most of us are running on empty… especially during the holiday season! So, this year give your clients the gift of INNERGY (energy that comes from the inside)

The Book: The INNERGIZER: 9 Habits to Energize Your Body…From the Inside Out is a simple but powerful program to launch you into 2010 feeling better than ever.

Thanks To: Jeff Baietto of Complete Balance

16. Wine Not?

Last Minute Gift Idea: Sphinx Ranch, which was named one of Arizona’s top food suppliers, prides itself in its unique offerings, which are comprised of local products native to the state of Arizona including Medjool dates, nuts, local honey, coffee, jams & jellies, gourmet pecan logs, caramel brittle, salsa, fresh citrus, and Arizona wine. Sphinx has gift ideas for all budgets, providing gift baskets full of gourmet products, fruits and nuts for holidays and celebrations, starting at less than $10 and up.

Thanks To: Ron Vance of Sphinx Ranch Gourmet Gift Market

17. Christmas Caramels

Last Minute Gift Idea: I am inspired this season to be a mad baker and maker of yummy edible gifts. I’ve got my plan and I will share with you as I prepare each goodie. But for whatever reason, I decided to go off my list when I was paging through December’s Country Living Magazine and make Butter and Cream Caramels and yes they are an indulgence extraordinaire. Wrap the individual pieces in 4 x 4 wrappers and then package them in a larger plastic bag with pretty ribbon. My tester says I out did myself – a winner!

Thanks To: Carole Murko of Heirloom Meals

18. Take Them To The Movies!

Last Minute Gift Idea: I like to keep it different and unique. I’m taking a few friends who contribute and work with me to the movies. It’s not something you get to do often, it’s affordable, you can chat a bit and relax at the same time. I let them pick the movie as well!

Thanks To: Susan Vernicek of S&J Identity – Identity Magazine

19. Worth A Thousand Words

Last Minute Gift Idea: I either commission or make personal handmade jewelry book marks for my business clients(literary agents, publishing house publicists,bookstores and bookclub presidents.) It’s low cost and I can change
the beads to fit the business logo colors, add charms that are specialto my vendors. And I know they will use them, because they are book
people.

Thanks To: Dee Stewart of DeeGospel PR

20. When You Have To Let It Out!

Last Minute Gift Idea: We all have times when we need to scream. Angry client..Crashed computer..Layoffs. When you need to vent, the Screaming Pillow provides a place to let it out. It’s a soft, colorful pillow with a screaming face on one side and a dotted circle on the other with the words “When you just have to let it out….place face here and SCREAM!” Attached is a tag with instructions – 1. Focus on the source of your frustration 2. Muster up all the emotion you can 3. Place face in pillow and SCREAM!

Thanks To: Gabrielle Yetter of The Brightside Group, Inc.

21. Custom Gifts For Clients

Last Minute Gift Idea: ByeByeBasketCase takes the stress out of shopping with a unique selection of custom gift baskets that are perfect for every client on your holiday list!

All baskets can be customized to the age and gender of the recipient and are available in sizing and pricing tiers of $30 for the mini basket, $50 small basket, $100 medium basket, and $150 large basket.

Best of all, if you’d like a basket that you don’t see listed, BBBC will happily create one specifically for you!

Thanks To: Arien Rozelle of ByeByeBasketCase.com

22. Be A Hero – Save A Hat

Last Minute Gift Idea: When you give your client a Capsurz, you’ll be an instant hero. Capsurz is the only p a t e n t e d cap accessory that windproofs hats, hands free!
Cap-wearing outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Capsurz brim to chin functionality. Prevent your clients’ hats from succumbing to the wind and littering our roads and waterways. Be a hero: Capsurz is Made in the USA and 100% guaranteed. AND Capsurz offers many options for personalization!

Thanks To: Mari Baskin of Capsurz

23. Gifts That Give More!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Giving charity gift cards for business gifts is a great way to use your philanthropy to enhance your corporate image. Charity gift cards work like merchant gift cards but, instead of buying things at a store, the recipient goes on-line to choose a charity they like. Everyone wins: You and your company give a meaningful, eco-friendly tax-deductible gift. The recipient chooses a charity they like from over 150 well known charities and, the charity receives much need funds.
www.TheGiftThatGives

Thanks To: Alana Berlin of Givft

24. Give Clients A Break

Last Minute Gift Idea: Give clients a break with Sniplits MP3 Audio Short Stories. They’re perfectly-sized for busy lives (from under 5-min to 1 hour), making them perfect for commuters, travelers, people who workout, walk the dog, or just need a creative break. Sniplits has stories in many genres from more than 90 authors from around the world. They download just like music and can be played on MP3 players (incl iPods), mobile phones (incl iPhones & BlackBerries), some e-readers (incl Kindle, Nook & Sony)& laptops.

Thanks To: Anne Stuessy of Sniplits

25. Cocoon Grid-it! Organizer

Last Minute Gift Idea: Cocoon Innovations offers the ultimate organizational accessory – the GRID-IT! Organizer, a panel comprised of a proprietary, patent pending, object retention system. This universal, elastic organization system providing customized digital device and personal item storage with a unique weave of rubberized elastic bands. Cocoon products are an ideal solution for protecting and organizing electronics such as Netbooks, iPods, iPhones, BlackBerry’s, cameras, mobile phones, and more!

Thanks To: Polly Ryerson of Cocoon Innovations

26. Film Movment’s Dvd Club!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Bring the red carpet right into your living room! Because you probably can’t make it to Cannes or Sundance this year, let Film Movement deliver one premiere foreign or independent film straight from the world’s top festivals to your door every month. Three month memberships cost $35.95 and bring you 3 award-winning films, making them the perfect low-cost, high-impact gift for anyone! And Film Movement subscriptions are available online, so you can order anytime at www.filmmovement.com!

Thanks To: Courtney Jones of Film Movement

27. Let Them Play!

Last Minute Gift Idea: We have a Pinball Museum here in Las Vegas. So I gave my clients rolls of quarters and some extra money they could use for play or dinner. They loved it because they could take their kids.

Thanks To: Gail Mayhugh of GMJ Interiors

28. Comfort Living To Your Rescue!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Thanks to Amazon, this 5-star-rated book is only a click a way! Comfort Living – A Back-to-Basics Guide to a More Balanced Lifestyle ($19.95) is a must-have for anyone interested in the environment, real estate, design, health/wellness, hospitality. Lifestyle expert Christine Eisner shows that life does not need to be complicated, overwhelming or expensive. By bringing inner priorities into physical spaces and daily routines, each day can be a bridge to comfort, meaning, comfort and growth.

Thanks To: Christine Eisner of Lifestyle Design

29. The Gift Of Time

Last Minute Gift Idea: Sidestep the usual holiday craze & choose a gift for those that have it all, the ultimate gift of thoughtful luxury, a personal assistant.

Amazing possibilities when giving the gift of time – The Urbane Concierge Gift Card is the perfect way to show you care. A gift of time allows one to unlock the steady stream of life’s bows & arrows & allows for a relaxing regimen.

The Urbane Concierge offers personal assistant packages & gift cards customized expertly to match your special.

Thanks To: Kim Daly of Urbane Concierge

30. Send Unique, Fun Ice Breakers

Last Minute Gift Idea: As stager I have mostly real estate agent clients, so this year I’m giving away EcoJoe, an eco-friendly St Joseph statue home selling kit. (St Joseph statues are commonly used in real estate when people are desperate to sell their houses.)

EcoJoe fits really well with our company ideals, it being a innovative green product. We get a foot in the door because everyone loves the packaging, it starts the conversations going. Its uniqueness also help us to break the ice with potential clients.

Thanks To: Cindy Lin of Staged4more

31. Make Walking Fun – Citislips!

Last Minute Gift Idea: CitySlips foldable ballet flats allow girls to carry portable “back-up” footwear easily and conveniently. Retailing at an affordable $27.99, CitySlips have a durable, skid-resistant double-soled bottom, which is great for everyday use. Their PU upper material is constructed with a comfortable elastic backing to ensure the shoe fits comfortably and properly. CitySlips come in three classic colors: black, gold, and silver and are offered in sizes: Small (5-6), M (7-8), and L (9-10).

Thanks To: Katherine Fleischman of Funktional Enterprises, LLC

32. Custom Artwork From Photos In

Last Minute Gift Idea: DigiPix.Us makes Pop Art and Fine Art style custom portraits from our customers favorite photos that make great contemporary, fun gifts for clients and anyone else on your list. We have a special last minute gift certificate section on our website where you can print a Gift e-Certificate right from your own printer! Your clients will remember you in the coming year for giving them this unique gift!! So go ahead and get your shopping done without leaving the office.

Thanks To: Anna Eves of DigiPix.US

33. Send A Net. Save A Life.

Last Minute Gift Idea: Your client will be impressed by your compassion, and you will both have had a part in saving (at least) one child’s life:
Send a bed net to a family in Africa- where every thirty seconds a child dies from malaria.
It’s simple. For just $10, you can send a net and save a life. 100% of your contribution goes directly to purchasing bed nets, distributing them,and educating communities on how to use them.
For a more tangible gift with the same impact, give a Nothing But Nets t-shirt

Thanks To: Negin Janati of Nothing But Nets

34. I Read About You In The Stars!

Last Minute Gift Idea: How about buying that hard worker or mover and shaker a place in a galaxy far, far away? Immortalize them or their company with their very own star. Afterall, we all want our name up in lights!

http://www.starregistry.com/

Thanks To: Elizabeth Fournier of Cornerstone Funeral Services

35. Clean Up Your Clients

Last Minute Gift Idea: Now you can help your clients to be clean while giving them a luxurious bar of handmade soap. The good news is there is a soap for even the hardest to buy for! Beer drinkers will love Sammy Boy because it’s made with Samuel Adams beer. The jokester will find the humor in Monkey Farts. The beauty queen will adore Oatmeal Milk and Honey.

Thanks To: Trish Herndon of Pink Parchment Soaps

36. Reading Keep The Mind Young

Last Minute Gift Idea: As far as I’m concerned no gift can be better than a book. I love books. I even have a small library of business oriented books in my office for clients and friends to borrow. Therefore, I am bias towards gifting a good, interesting, easy read like ‘The Millionaire next Door’ or The Richest Man in Babylon. I’ll go to Costco, Walmart and buy several to give out as gifts whether last minute or not. Put you card in it along with a note and maybe even a $5 Starbucks Card. Perfect!

Thanks To: Neil Palache of The Wealth Creator Company

37. Clients’ Fav Publications

Last Minute Gift Idea: Being in the public relations industry, I thought giving clients a monthly subscription to a relevant publication would not only support my industry, but it would also keep me in front of clients in a creative way month-after-month! In addition, it’s relatively inexpensive. The tip is to know your clients well – what they like, don’t like, & need to know. Your poignancy will not go unnoticed!

Thanks To: Brittany Thoms of See.Spark.Go.

38. For Travelers Who Love Wine

Last Minute Gift Idea: Annual gold membership of Wine Travel Guides is the ideal gift for the traveler who dreams of visiting the fine wine regions of Europe.

The 50+ PDF Travel guides to the wine regions of France, Italy (Tuscany) and Spain (Rioja), give independent, insider tips of wineries to visit, places to stay, eat and shop, and much more, written by top wine and travel authors.

To plan a private wine tour in Europe, these guides can’t be beat and gift membership is a simple and inexpensive gift.

Thanks To: Wink Lorch of Wine Travel Guides

39. Give Them A Gift To Talk About

Last Minute Gift Idea: Looking for something that will stand out among the typical boxes of chocolates and bottles of wine that many clients will receive? Why not give something unique, unexpected, and useful like an e-gift certificate for a Dajoji chef coat. They can be sent directly to clients or printed off and mailed. Dajoji offers both men’s and women’s chef coats as well as aprons all made of organic cotton. It’s an unexpected gift that will set you apart and can be purchased and sent any time day or night.

Thanks To: Jessica Robinson of Dajoji Inc

40. No More Popcorn Please!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Make a donation to a truly worthy cause – who needs more popcorn, chocolate and stuff?? My husband and I donated to Elayne Boosler’s Tails of Joy Animal Rescue for all of our clients. I promise you can almost feel their tails wagging in thanks. http://www.tailsofjoy.net/pages/about.html

Thanks To: Dayna Steele of Steele Media Services

41. Custom Unique T-shirts

Last Minute Gift Idea: Hi Mike,

A unique gift idea is a custom t-shirt made with 100% Swarovski Crystals. One can be creative as they want, and can really personalize their tees as gifts for friends.
Executees is a small online business specializing in these t-shirts, and we hope to be included in your Last Minute Gift Showcase.

Prices for Women begin at $49.99. We offer Free shipping in the USA, and we do ship worldwide.
Sizes are Small – 3X, and we have long and short sleeve tees.

Thanks To: Tracy Wright of Executees, Inc.

42. The Daughter-in-law Rules!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Whether you’re at the beginning of your marriage or you’ve spent years trying to make peace with your mother-in-law, The Daughter-in-Law Rules provides a revolutionary set of strategies, making copasetic coexistence possible at last!

“Next to Waterford Crystal, The Daughter-in-Law Rules
may be the best wedding gift you can give!”
—Tim Bete, bestselling author of, Pirate Parenting

This book helps raise money for The BCRF.® Think Pink!

Thanks To: Sally Shields of The Daughter-in-Law Rules

43. (really) Personalized Art!

Last Minute Gift Idea:
A Portrait made from your client’s DNA! www.dna11.com “Gift kit boxes” available until Dec. 21. This gift is sure to get a reaction. This is probably the most unique gift anyone can give or get. Prices start $199. Gift certs. start at just $25

A Canvas photo print from www.canvaspop.com – we’re still accepting gift certificate orders! http://www.canvaspop.com/giftcertificates.aspx (gift certs can be any amount)- Prices for prints start at just $35

Thanks To: Adrian Salamunovic of www.canvaspop.com

44. Give The Gift Of Safety

Last Minute Gift Idea: Show your clients you truly care about them and give them the gift of safety. Our gift boxes include emergency essentials that people need to keep their family and pets safe for the first 72 hours of a disaster or other emergency, whether in a house or in a car. GivingPreparedness.com offers three types of emergency preparedness gift boxes: Ready Home, Ready Auto and Ready Dog. A disaster can happen at any time your customers will remember you were there to help them.

Thanks To: Jamie Caplan of GivingPreparedness

45. Everyone’s Favorite…

Last Minute Gift Idea: Chocolate Chip Cookies are classic and good for any occasion–especially the holidays! In fact every year in November, I have clients who hire me to create wonderfully festive presentations of some very delicious chocolate chip cookies for their clients. You can bake and wrap them yourself or order them from a fab company like Feed Your Soul who will give back to a choice of charities.

Thanks To: Betty Newman of BeNew Marketing

46. Terrific Tumblers Bring Cheer!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Tervis tumblers make the perfect gift for clients & friends alike! This terrifically insulating drinkware keeps your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold, but it won’t sweat – pair it with a travel lid and it is virtually spill-proof. With hundreds of designs, the ability to personalize and five different styles/sizes, you can even check off the hard-to-buy-for person from your list.

Thanks To: The Holiday Elves of Tervis Tumbler

47. A Gummy Kind Of Gift

Last Minute Gift Idea: A quick, easy gift destined to stay on an exec’s desk (especially those with a sweet tooth)is a gumball bank. Attach an extra bag of gumballs and add your logo and a custom tag. Personalize your message to your service. Our tags read, “You can bank on Bates Communications for creative marketing that builds business.” This is one gift we find still on the desk when we visit a client or prospect’s office months after the holiday season.

Thanks To: Diane Bates of Bates Communications

48. The Everlasting Gifts!

Last Minute Gift Idea: The best gifts are the ones that change the thought process. These are especially the best gifts because they bring out the most changes from sheer desperation! May you have 100% more drive in 2010! May you have 100% more persuasive sales skills in 2010! May you improve your product by 100% in 2010! May you use each rejection to bring you 100% closer to success in 2010! Keep watching our free videos, and keep an eye out for our soon-to-be coming book. Happy Holidays!

Thanks To: Jenn Lederer of AFST Management

49. A Little Heat Therapy For All!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Great last minute gift idea for under $30.00. Everyone young and old has an ache or pain somewhere, who cannot use a little heat therapy. Corn Bag Critters can help ease the pain from arthritis, earaches, cramps, muscle pain, stress, knee pain,sinus pressure,neck pain and the list can go on and on!

If your one of the lucky pain free people in the world, turn down the heat, pop your corn bag in the microwave and use it as a bed buddy to keep you warm!

Thanks To: Aimee Jones of The Corn Bag Critter Company

50. Expo “click” Dry-erase Marke

Last Minute Gift Idea: Give your business Clients the EXPO Click this holiday season because it is so practical they are sure to use it everyday. The EXPO Click is the first retractable dry erase marker from America’s favorite dry erase brand, Expo. The Unique Safety Seal valve design prevents dry out, and there is no cap to remove or lose. The quick-drying, smear proof, ink provides consistent color quality, and is also low-odor. Give your clients a gift they can use everyday by getting them the EXPO Click.

Thanks To: Robin Kelman of EXPO Markers

51. Share The Glee, Naturally!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Hey, who doesn’t enjoy fresh breath? Give the gift of Glee! All-natural, gluten-free Glee Gum has no artificial coloring, flavoring, sweeteners nor preservatives. It’s the only gum in North America made the old-fashioned way, with chicle! Chicle is a natural tree sap harvested sustainably from the rainforests of Central America. Glee Gum uses chicle because it is an eco-friendly way to help conserve the rainforest. Plus, it’s what gives the gum such great, long-lasting chewing texture. Yum!

Thanks To: Molly Lederer of Glee Gum

52. E-z, Fast, Safe Balloon Kit!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Party hosts generally have limited time (and budgets) to decorate before an event. That’s why CREATIVE BALLOONS MFG. INC. created the YANKEE DOODLE DANDY E-Z BALLOON KIT – the Easiest, Fastest & Safest Balloon Kit on the market! This item is a fabulous gift for businesses to provide to their clients during the holidays. It’s easy to use, child-safe, and provides a quick decorating solution for special occasions. Retail Locations: www.creativeballoonsmfg.com/kits-retail.htm

Thanks To: Christina Pollack of Creative Balloons Mfg. Inc.

53. Better Than A Fruitcake!

Last Minute Gift Idea: An easy, last minute client gift is only an order away. Using World Vision Gift Catalog is easy and affordable, with price points beginning under $20. Choose a gift that will benefit others and do so in the name of the client.

Thanks To: Wendy Will of World Vision

54. Perfect Plans Everytime!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Solve planning and design dilemmas with easy-to-use magnetic room planners. A perfect way to try out different furniture layouts minus the strain of physically moving the furniture. Design it first then move it.

These easy-to-use planners let you be creative on any home, office or landscape project.

Thanks To: Donna Barlett of ViewIT Technologies

55. Give The Gift Of Pizza!

Last Minute Gift Idea: An office pizza party is always appreciated. Employees cut back on dining out at Christmastime and often dart out of the office on their lunch break to do holiday shopping. Coming back to a warm, free pizza is a winner! By the way, I just had an article published on the subject of client gift-giving in a down economy. You can view it at http://www.brevardcounty.com/Work/Space-Coast-Business/the-holiday-touch-client-gift-giving-in-a-down-economy

Thanks To: Joyce Wilden of Buzz Biz Public Relations, Inc.

56. Business Break At A B&b

Last Minute Gift Idea: Forget the traditional holiday gift baskets or monogrammed pens. Why not give your business clients the gift that they really deserve? Send them to a B&B of their choice from BnBFinder.com. The BnBFinder Travel Gift Certificate is the easiest way to finish your holiday shopping and your business clients will return refreshed and ready to take on the New Year.

Thanks To: Alice Suh of BnBFinder.com

57. When Nature Calls, We Answer.

Last Minute Gift Idea: For pet owners, what greater luxury is there than a life without poop?

DoodyCalls pet waste removal service takes care of the single most unpleasant and time consuming aspect of pet ownership – picking up where pets “drop off.”

Because your clients have better things to do with their time, give a DoodyCalls gift card this holiday season and let them wash their hands clean of the whole clean up business.

Call 1-800-366-3922 or visit http://www.doodycalls.com.

Thanks To: Marc Samson of DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal

58. Give Back To Your Clients

Last Minute Gift Idea: Members Hotel Network is a great gift for your clients because it saves and earns money for their travel. We provide up to 20% off the Best Available Rate on hotels, provide our members cash back for hotel nights stayed, and still allow for franchise/hotel reward programs. To learn more, please visit www.mhnsaves.com and contact us for bulk purchases. We can also private label the card with your companies information. What better way to show your clients that you value their business.

Thanks To: Nik Mody of Members Hotel Network

59. For The Hard To Reach Client

Last Minute Gift Idea: Great gift for clients who never return your calls — give them the gift of 24/7 email & text messaging access with the Peek Pronto.

Get it with lifetime service for $300 at Amazon:

http://amzn.com/B002MXXBKY

Or buy for $50 (they have to pay the $15 monthly fee):

http://amzn.com/B001VN2KBM

Peek Pronto is perfect for clients who already have cell phones and aren’t ready to upgrade to a complex and expensive smartphone.

Learn more at www.GetPeek.com

Thanks To: Lauren Hahn of Peek

60. Here Is A Water Buffalo!

Last Minute Gift Idea: What?! A water buffalo you ask? I get it through Heifer International. One of my favorite aspects of their organization is the “pay it forward” concept. Everyone that is blessed with a gift from Heifer has to share that gift with another – when the cow has calves they have to give one away. I don’t know what the exact requirements are but that is the sentiment. In my letter to my clients, I talk about how we are all fueling the abundance mentality in the world this way through Heifer.

Thanks To: Cathy Donovan Wagner of Retail Mavens

61. Make A Wish

Last Minute Gift Idea: We carry these beautiful hand made wooden wands that make great inexpensive gifts for “wishing” someone something such as “Wishing you much success in the coming year”

Thanks To: TRACY COE of Hazelnut Kids – Natural Toys

62. The World Around Your Neck…

Last Minute Gift Idea: Give your client a thoughtful gift, showing you care! Give a 100% organic cotton, fair trade scarf from MotherTongues. The design shows various MotherTongues words from around the world, together with sayings describing community building and mindful living.

The scarves are extra long, making it fun to wear in numerous ways. Add style and warmth to your own wardrobe, or give it as a thoughtful gift! Only black left.

http://www.mothertongues.com/catalog.php/mothertongues/pd2026632

Thanks To: Michelle Hamman of MotherTongues T-shirts

63. Masters Of Champagne

Last Minute Gift Idea: Last-minute gifts for clients, family and friends are available at GiltMAN and Wine.com’s Masters of Champagne sale. From Dom Perignon, the monk who reinvented Champagne 300 years ago, to the widow Veuve Clicquot, who took over her husband’s business at age 27, Gilt Groupe and Wine.com are teaming up to offer some of the most luxurious and beloved Champagne brands at up to 40% off; perfect for any last minute gifts or to ring in the New Year with style!

Thanks To: Erin Dwyer of GiltMAN

64. Personal Touch Trumps

Last Minute Gift Idea: In my business of life coaching, and let’s face it all businesses now-a-days, it is all about the personal touch. I like to make my famous chocolate chip cookies for my clients. I package up a handful of cookies with an accompanying handwritten card and send them off. They are always a huge hit because 1)who doesn’t like cookies and 2)my clients are touched by the time and energy I took to give them something from the heart and hearth. Great for the bottom line too if not bottom itself!

Thanks To: Kirsten Mahoney of Insight Out Life Coaching

65. Genuine Flavor Of New Orleans

Last Minute Gift Idea: This holiday season, Community Coffee Company is offering old favorites and new creations with the coffee lover in mind. Whether it’s the finest gourmet coffees, special holiday blends or coffee essentials to make the most of the experience, there is plenty for coffee lovers on everyone’s gift list.

Customers can find gifts at every price range, both on the company’s website at CommunityCoffee.com, through its South Louisiana coffeehouses – CC’s Community Coffee House®.

Thanks To: Blair Broussard of Community Coffee Company

66. Customized Cool

Last Minute Gift Idea: Get your clients custom stickers! http://www.FreshPow.ca allows you to create one of a kind stickers that your clients can use for anything from mugs to book plates and bumper stickers to sports helmets.
Customizing something shows you really thought of them and didn’t just cop out with a “box of chocolates”.

Thanks To: Ariane Griffiths of Foundation Studio Marketing & Promo

67. I Love You!!!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Whatever gift you give, make sure you give them a link to this video as a bonus gift and as a genuine act of unconditional love, appreciation and kindness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVQJPeRwKek In fact, for some clients, this could even be the main gift! What better gift than Love Itself? :)

Thanks To: Kundan Chhabra of Be Your Own Secret Admirer

68. Completely Unique And Natural

Last Minute Gift Idea: I Highly recommend Mia Bella Products!
Nothing says THANK YOU better than offering a natural, healthy gift that SAVES you money all while creating a smile and adding a perfect aroma to any room!
Mia Bella Gourmet Candles, Simmering Pots and Bath/Body products will create an amazing atmosphere and experience for your clients, customers, and friends!
You will be confident giving a quality gift this Holiday season!
“Going Green never looked so good, smelled so good or felt so good!”

Thanks To: Cheryl Hill of Mia Bella Natural Products

69. Handbound Journal

Last Minute Gift Idea: Handmade gifts really make a statement. Not only are they unique – but supporting another entrepreneur with your gift shows real social awareness! I love to give handmade journals, like this one from Leah Mackin (http://etsy.com/shop/leahmackindotcom).

You can pick them up online or at a local gift shop/boutique!

Thanks To: Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl

70. Donate In Client’s Name

Last Minute Gift Idea: Donate to nonprofits in your clients’ names instead of giving. It shows you care and helps the community. Gifts will be appreciated, not thrown in a drawer.

I recommend The Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation for the Artistically Gifted Mentally Ill (www.naayers.org)and The Possible Woman Foundation International (http://www.possiblewomanfoundation.org)

Thanks To: Terri Thornton of Thornton Communications

71. Feed Their Minds

Last Minute Gift Idea: I choose a business book I liked during the year and send it to my best clients. Yes, of course the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is this year’s pick! Another great choice that I’ve sent to my platinum clients is “Crush It” by Gary Vaynerchuk

Thanks To: Ann Ronan of Authentic Life Institute

72. For Your Hunter’s Desk!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Unique writing pens handcrafted by my 85 yr.old father using 30-30 rifle shell and deer antlers. Original brass ($105), Camo($105) and Silvertone/Goldtone($145) are the finishes available along with the newest Deer Antler/Brass($165) and Deer Antler/Camo($165) combos. They come with instructions for changing the ink…easy to do using pen refills.

Thanks To: Jan Forrester of JD Designs Jeweler

73. Invest In Your Client

Last Minute Gift Idea: Show your client you care by investing in their success. Give a gift certificate for virtual assistance to provide them with a solution to the occasional extra help they may need.

Thanks To: Hilary Brooks of A Virtual Edge | Virtual Assistant

74. 3 Inches Of Sound

Last Minute Gift Idea: MOBI Headphonies are artistically designed portable 3″ characters with a built in amplified speaker. It’s surprisingly loud and clear sound is what blows most consumers away. There are several different characters to choose from or MOBI can also make special Headphonies for any corporation. Each Headphonies works with any portable gaming device, MP3 players, most mobile device. The perfect gift for any desk jockey!

Thanks To: Andrea Rodriguez of Mobi Technologies, Inc.

75. Doing Good Through Chocolate!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Everyone loves oreos. Everyone loves chocolate. Everyone loves doing a little good for a worthy cause. Combine these together and we have a great gift idea. Go to www.goodshop.com and click through to Red Envelope to buy their jar of chocolate covered oreos. By going through GoodShop, a percentage of what you spend will go back to the charity of your choice at no extra cost to you (you can choose a cause your client cares about — so it’s really two gifts in one!)

Thanks To: JJ Ramberg of GoodShop

76. A Gift To Share

Last Minute Gift Idea: Your clients are precious, aren’t they? They’ve supported you throughout the year and they sure keep you busy!

I love giving my clients fruit or gift baskets that they can shared with their staff or loved ones.

They can be ordered and sent on the same day too for us last minute people!

It makes your client feel special that you did, in fact, remember them through the busy holiday season.

Thanks To: Sandra Baptist of IACWE.com

77. Store-jot-point

Last Minute Gift Idea: A very unique and practical gift is a Pen-shaped USB drive. The product has the following features:Supports USB 2.0 specs,Provides hardware + software dual protection, No drivers needed (except for Windows 98), Plug and Play, Bootable, Working pen, A Laser pointer !!!!
It is available online also…!! So just
order it & your client will be impressed when he/she gets this gadget!!

Thanks To: Tony Kurian of Dolcera Corp.

78. It’s About The Drive

Last Minute Gift Idea: My company does instructional design for people who want to transition their educational material from face-to-face to online. Getting the material to us can sometimes be a challenge depending on file size. So my last minute gift is a small flash drive with my company’s name on it. They remember me and the gift is both useful and relevant to what we are doing together.

Thanks To: Jan Schwartz of Education and Training Solutions

79. Have A Cookie Day!

Last Minute Gift Idea: A simple, inexpensive gift to give clients is to buy some 4″ x 6″ sheer Organza bags (found in most craft/fabric stores) and put one large cookie, either baked or bought, in each bag. Hole punch your business card and attach it to the satin draw string.

Makes an elegant, tasty gift.

Thanks To: Michelle Hill of Winning Proof

80. A New Years Psychic Reading

Last Minute Gift Idea: Everyone gets wine or chocolates for theirrnclients, but how about doing something different? People LOVE readings, whether it isrna tarot reading, angelor astrology readings, RIGHT OVER THE PHONE. Everyone needs a little INSPIRATION these days,especially for 2010.It is fun and it is very affordable for a short ten minute reading.Creative ideas can come out of a reading and the client will remember you as the bringer of good news and inspiration for 2010 whehter it concerns love or business.

Thanks To: Gerry Hoylie of Allana Enterprises

81. “get It Write” Coffee Mug

Last Minute Gift Idea: I have a great gift idea for clients. Since most everyone likes to drink coffee, and I am a writer, why not offer them a coffee mug as a gift with the words “Get It Write” stamped on the side and my website located at the bottom of the cup. Everytime someone picks up the cup to drink coffee, that person will see my quote and web address and will remember me. The person gets to enjoy a nice cup of coffee in a new mug and I get publicity to.

Thanks To: Harry Husted of Creating Words

82. Plug Your Clients Into Twitter

Last Minute Gift Idea: In 2009 the Internet has been filled with articles, blog posts, teleseminars about Twitter. Yet many business people are still up in the air about how to join or use Twitter effectively. Here’s a great information package gift you can get online that will help make 2010 a productive Internet marketing year: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT USING TWITTER EFFECTIVELY AND STRATEGICALLY. Buy it now at http://www.millermosaicllc.com/twitter-package/

Thanks To: Phyllis Zimbler Miller of Miller Mosaic, LLC Power Marketing

83. The Best Way To A Man/clients.

Last Minute Gift Idea: Hey the old saying is the best way to a man’s heart is through his tummy! The same goes for your clients, so many people today are yearning for the downhome real stuff. I would have to say the best, creative last minute Christmas gift for your clients would be something baked/homemade. You could even do the cookie jars (layered ingredients for cookies, all but the wet ones) that way you don’t have to bake. Pumpkin bread with cranberries & toasted pecans has been my clients favorite!

Thanks To: Robin Hardy of MMPA-Marketing, Media & Production

84. For All The Unmarried Women

Last Minute Gift Idea: Everyone has a client on his/her gift list who deserves – needs – this book: THE INTELLIGENT WOMAN’S GUIDE TO ONLINE DATING: And She Lived Happily Ever After by Dale Koppel, PhD. Only $17.95. Available on Amazon.com or, signed by the author, with a personal message of your choice, at www.theintelligentwomansguide.com. Hey, this isn’t only a great gift for clients. Think relatives and friends, too!

Thanks To: Dale Koppel of THE INTELLIGENT WOMAN’S GUIDE

85. Business Gifts That Work!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Weather you need gifts for “just nutty” clients, employees who need to “smile now” or for a big “thank you” send a Book Bouquet the unique gift basket that lasts. Book Bouquets include a book along with gourmet foods and goodies in baskets, boxes and mugs. Humorous gifts, serious gifts and custom gifts are all available and shipped anywhere. Everyone loves “something” and there is a book on every “something” so you can find just the right gift for all your business needs.

Thanks To: Kim Shanahan of Book Bouquet

86. Marshmallow Sneakiness

Last Minute Gift Idea: We sent some of our close clients mugs filled with marshmallows decorated all pretty that read “Have a marshmallow on us,” it was small and simple at a glance. But when they actually looked inside it had a gift card and coupon inside! The coupon was usually something free or discount with the business/service we offered. The gift cards were mostly to their favorite restaurant we sneakishly found out of course. The idea behind it was “small things always lead to bigger things…” Happy Holidays

Thanks To: Ashley Bodi of BusinessBeware.biz

87. Personalized Cup For Your Java

Last Minute Gift Idea: I know why my clients appreciate me; this season I want them to know why I appreciate them! I purchased mugs that I wrote personalized messages on. I wrote things like, “My Favorite Rockin’ Author” and “My Twitter Goddess.” I can’t wait to send them out!

Thanks To: Rebecca Buscemi of Creative Virtual Office

88. Business Mission Analysis

Last Minute Gift Idea: Do your clients wonder whether they are really fulfilling their personal destiny and life purpose in their business? You can aid them to learn DEFINITIVELY how to accomplish their goals and purposes with an Intuitive Business Mission Analysis, done in the manner of Edgar Cayce’s readings. This is a unique service that will make your clients remember you! (You might consider one for yourself as well.) Given by the School of Metaphysics, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Thanks To: Laurel Clark of School of Metaphysics

89. No Cheesy Company Gifts!

Last Minute Gift Idea: I recommend gifts that the client will remember past the holidays. Free shipping, account upgrade, a gym membership, a subscription; or a monthly office pizza delivery, will have a greater impact. But please DO NOT to send ‘gifts’ emblazoned with your company logo, phone number or URL address. The last thing you want is to appear cheesy, self-promoting or disingenuous. My mantra, ‘Give the unexpected that is so unique and creative that it causes customers to remember the way you do business’

Thanks To: Deborah Porter of Creativity Made Fresh

90. Italian Style

Last Minute Gift Idea: Pick up some panettone from your local Italian shop or bakery. They normally come in a Christmassy box as well.

Thanks To: Bruce Aylward of Psoda

91. Their Best Life And Career!

Last Minute Gift Idea: A 30 day membership to “Your Corporate Success” executive coaching engagement in support of their best life and biggest impact! Only #30 and their gift certificate is mailed either to you or directly to them in your name!

Thanks To: Ann Farrell of Quantum Endeavors, Inc.

92. One Cup At A Time

Last Minute Gift Idea: This is a bit backwards, but I think it is still a last minute gift…of sorts.
I have been unemployed from the world of social media marketing for 5 months now, and I need a job. So, I am giving away my 4+ years of social media knowledge hoping that Karma will take place.
I blogged about it today –

http://bit.ly/7MVhhu

Happy Monday
-jen
@jenharris09

Thanks To: Jennifer Harris of Caffeinated Marketing

93. Gifts For Clients

Last Minute Gift Idea: Clients enjoy getting to know the companies that service them. Therefore, a great holiday gift for your clients would a short, funny video about how your company operates, how it values its customers, and what the real company culture is. This video should be 5-10 minutes, made by company employees. Frame it as a “From all of us to you” video. This will allow your customers to learn more about your company. Also, it is an inexpensive way to boost customer trust while celebrating the holidays.

Thanks To: Mark Hall of Input Ladder

94. Proctor Hansen Tracy Mp3

Last Minute Gift Idea: I’ve interviewed Bob Proctor, Mark Victor Hansen & Brian Tracy face-to-face in 2009. I’m incorporating their greatest ever tips & advice to drive success as a cool MP3 audio for Christmas & New Year to help everyone expand their range of possibilities in 2010 & far beyond.

Thanks To: Marie O’Riordan of Hitbroadcasting

95. Custom Flash Drives

Last Minute Gift Idea: Custom Flash Drives imprinted with your logo are a great gift for your clients which will keep your Brand name in the mind of your clients every time they use it to transfer their valuable data.

Thanks To: Gagandeep Singh of Fortepromo Promotional Products

96. Back To Basics

Last Minute Gift Idea: Developing client relationships is what we teach and what we are about. We mentor in being profitable as well. And everything we do teaches a lesson. This year we set the example by buying a bread machine, fabric bread bags, and making a loaf of bread for each client. We would make a couple a day and drop them off with our favorite saying to our clients; i.e. Get back to the basics to earn some bread!

Thanks To: Cheryl Leone of Catalyst Group, Inc.

97. Fortune Cookie Fun!

Last Minute Gift Idea: How about a giant fortune cookie? You can order one with the fortune of your choice for your clients, so you have the opportunity to be funny and memorable. It’s cute, far more original than food baskets, and a lot less expensive than electronic equipment. But I must give credit where it’s due. This idea originally came from my loyal and always reliable source of promotional items, Amy Grossman of A to Z Promotions.

Thanks To: Lily Iatridis of Boomerang Presentations

98. Make January Christmas!

Last Minute Gift Idea: In business – the WORST THING you can do is
be part of the pack.

What have I done for Christmas that has always
blown my clients away?

I don’t send them a Christmas gift in December where it blends in with all the other fun goodies they’re getting.

I send something COOL and FUN in January instead – when all the FUN MAIL has stopped and the bills are rolling in. (No one sends presents in January and it has become something
my top clients absolutely love!)

Thanks To: Kim Duke of The Sales Divas

99. Bagawiya

Last Minute Gift Idea: Urban apparel with a Jamaican Feel. Our unigue designs are catchy and can be related to individuals and their lives. It’s a Bagawiya Revolution>>> Shout it out >> Live Happy>> Do It!

Thanks To: Michele Hamilton of Bagawiya Designs

100. Last Minute Not So Last Minute

Last Minute Gift Idea: This last minute gift idea is not so last minute. I create a cat calendar each year, always to be at the ready for giving to clients or colleagues.
It’s a nice nitche creation from my own picture taking digital photos.
By the way….. I have the cats that helped in the calendar creation, so yes, I keep one for myself.

Thanks To: Carolyn Bartz of SECRETS OF CAT ATTITUDE REVEALED

101. Hot Client Gift For Under $20

Last Minute Gift Idea: My fav and best client gift is the Card Cubby (available online at www.BlueDelivered.com). This little organizer features an alphabetized file and is the PERFECT size for holding business cards, gift cards, rewards cards, discount cards, insurance cards, etc. My clients LOVE this gift and I KNOW they will always have my business card readily available to hand out to others!!

Thanks To: Dawn Veselka of Out of the Blue Delivered

102. Client Stress Relief Magic

Last Minute Gift Idea: I took advantage of my local Elements Therapeutic Massage store to purchase their special holiday massage discount offer. I have bought One hour massage certificates for clients (& employees) the past 2 years with great success. Nothing beats a great massage to drop your clients stress level and create a memorable experience on your behalf. I even picked up an extra for myself

Thanks To: Lew Sabbag of Hidden Equity LLC

103. Write Right Away

Last Minute Gift Idea: Building a client base is about building relationships. At this late time in the holiday season, take time out to write a note/e-mail to your client and tell him/her how you really appreciate the business–because you really, really do! Right!

Thanks To: Gwen Gardner of Simply Chickie

104. Enter It, Win It, Regift It!

Last Minute Gift Idea: I post many giveaways on my blog. I like to give gifts to my readers that I have received from PR reps. Occasionally, I enter a giveaway or two. Most of the time I love the gift I receive when I win the giveaway. I keep it for myself or give it to a family member. But, what if I have talked about the prize to my family? At this point the gift becomes the perfect item to give to a client or a teacher at school or for use at an auction at school. No giveaway prize is ever wasted.

Thanks To: Jill Berry of Musings from Me on Kids, Preteens,

105. Holiday Gifts

Last Minute Gift Idea: This year instead of buying holiday gifts for your clients, make a donation to charity, in their name. Pick a charity that either complements their industry, their community or their mission. You can send a letter informing them of the donation and let them know that you chose to show your appreciation for their business, while benefiting those in need. This is a win-win situation for everyone, and a gift that will keep on giving, long after the holidays are over.

Thanks To: Janet Boulter of Center Consulting Group

106. The Gift Of Sharing

Last Minute Gift Idea: I am giving our supportive good clients a cooking class in Latin Food to be hosting at our facility.
Bring their special one or partner and see how cooking is so related to business strategy. Includes the food we prepare and a great opportunity to just relax and learn more about each other’s business in a fun and tasty event.

Thanks To: Jerry Pollio of CMT Creative Marketing

107. Books – Unique & Thoughtful

Last Minute Gift Idea: Share the latest on the book circuit. For B2B clients I suggest “How to Say It: Marketing with New Media”, “World Class Speaking”, “Twitter Tips, Tricks, and Tweets”

For retail or service industry customers, select a copy of a timeless classic, book of poetry, or perhaps a popular photo collection such as one the popular coffee table books from National Geographic.

Thanks To: Dale Little of Business Strategist

108. Pay It Forward

Last Minute Gift Idea: I ordered customized charity gift cards from ‘TisBest.org with my logo so clients can donate to the charity of their choice and know it was from me as they do it. I packaged the cards with a pad/pen with my company logo. A little marketing, a little gift giving, and a little charity, all within budget. Win-win.

Thanks To: Carol Berman of City Girl Media

109. Be Creative Through Others

Last Minute Gift Idea: Simple Truths (www.simpletruths.com) is a great website that showcases creativity in leadership, sales, customer service, management as well as inspirational. These easy read books many of which have short DVD’s allow you to demonstrate your creativity through the efforts of others. These book make great very affordable gifts (under $20) and remember do not forget to treat yourself.

Thanks To: Leanne Hoagland-Smith of ADVANCED SYSTEMS

110. The Book They Will Love

Last Minute Gift Idea: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you ruin a tremendous business opportunity.

Any who, this book (in my humble opinion) will show you how to make your own business opportunities… by following your passion.

Thanks To: Mike The Book Ho Michalowicz of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

111. Time & Talent

Last Minute Gift Idea: There’s a reason your client has been your client. Give your client some of your time as a gift. Share your expertise for no charge. You can come up with creative names, I’m sure, depending on your own or your company name. “Time with Tim” or “Gift of Gab with Gabby” or “Moments for Momentum” – play with it. Make it clear what you are sharing – and make it clear what you’re not giving them, i.e., one more plant, coaster set, desk clutterer, etc.

Thanks To: Meggin McIntosh of Emphasis on Excellence, Inc.

112. Crying With Love And Happiness

Last Minute Gift Idea: Even Dad and Granddad get tears in their eyes with this one – tears of happiness of course!

When Christmas comes there is nothing more precious than a picture, hugs and kisses and beautiful words just from the most precious gift in the world – a baby or a child.

At Christmas a personalized picture poem is the best, the most unique and exclusive gift you will find.

Thanks To: Carol Dodsley of Eternal Elegance

113. Grow In 2010

Last Minute Gift Idea: Do something for your client to help them grow in 2010. If you’ve been working with a client for a while, you should have a pretty good idea what one of their big stumbling blocks is or where the bottle neck in their process is.
If time is an issue, find a trustworthy VA and send your client up with a few hours. If article marketing or product creation is what’s holding them up, hire a ghost writer for them etc. The hours will help, but you’ve also potentially found them a new team member.

Thanks To: Susanne Myers of AffiliateNichePacks.com

114. Gifts To Go

Last Minute Gift Idea: I make sure I have plenty of prepackaged gifts at various prices done up ($20, $30, $40, $50, etc.). I’ll take some of our most popular bath and beauty products, display them in a basket wrapped up in cellophane, dress it up with ribbons and decorations to make the present look nice and big so regardless of whether it’s a $20 gift pack or a $100 gift pack it looks like a fancy custom gift package the receiver will love!

Thanks To: Cadence Macmichael of Pretty Things Boutique

115. A Gift With A Sense Of Humor

Last Minute Gift Idea: Don’t be all work and no play. Give a gift with a sense of humor. If you’ve been working with your client for awhile, hopefully you’ve taken some notes about his/her preferences. Loves dogs? Get a funny dog calendar for 2010 or a book with silly dog quotes. Is she a chocoholic? Find a notepad that shows reasons why chocolate is the perfect food. Yes, a candle or ornament is appreciated, but a gift that is personal and makes me smile (or laugh) really stands out!

Thanks To: Nicole Dean of Online Business Success Coach

116. A Touch Of Tech And Creativity

Last Minute Gift Idea: This idea has been such a winner so far with my VIP clients! Buy an inexpensive digital picture frame and upload photos of your client’s hometown or favorite destination. Examples are pictures of famous attractions in Rome or exotic beach photos.It definitely adds a personal touch and your client will think of you every time they look at it on their desk.

Thanks To: Jen Munn of Freelance Copywriter

117. Handmade=heartfelt Gifts

Last Minute Gift Idea: I discovered early in my entrepreneurial career that sending handmade cards made a huge difference to my clients. These impact-full creations cost little but remain large in clients’ memories. As one shared, “I can’t believe you took the time to do this for us.” (A sample follows.)

Thanks To: Marlene Caroselli of Center for Professional Development

118. Last Minute Gifts? Okra Seeds!

Last Minute Gift Idea: People need to contribute – we all want to feel part of something bigger. So, this holiday season, show your values & character & give a charitable gift in your client’s name. My fave is Women For Women and they offer tools that help women help themselves http://bit.ly/8OGwCI w/items like okra seeds, sewing machines, literacy kits, beekeeper suits, & entrepreneur kits. Missed the mail out date? Buy a card locally that benefits kids with cancer (http://bit.ly/1SOfD)to announce your gift. Peace!

Thanks To: Vicki Flaugher of SmartWomanGuides

119. Help Brand Your Clients

Last Minute Gift Idea: We get so many compliments on our email stationery and our email signature that we started giving it as gifts to clients. We’ve found that start-ups and independent agents with real estate, insurance and sales tend to be ideal gift recipients for this. Pricing is under $100 for a decent package, but if you want to splurge there’s other options. We deal with a locally owned business (emailStationery.com) that we love and you can see pricing and samples here: http://ow.ly/LV6r

Thanks To: Amy Jantzer of weedott

120. Effective Meetings? Bring Tim!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Brutally long business meetings are expensive. Bring TIM! gives you the power to break the cycle. Bring TIM!® time management tool prominently displays the total cost of everyone’s time that ticks by. When people understand the cost, your discussion becomes brief, topical, and productive. Start running effective business meetings with the Bring TIM!Meeting Cost Calculator & Clock.
www.bringtim.com

Thanks To: Todd Brabender of Bring Tim-Make Every Meeting Count

121. Quality Back Scratchers!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Looking for a novel way to show clients that, “You’ve got their backs”? How about a high quality back scratcher from BackScratcherWorld.com. Available in wood, metal and plastic designs including exotic woods like rosewood and teak – even USA hand made hardwood models with handles that can be laser engraved with your promotional message! Prices start at $9.95 with discounts in quantity. Expedited shipping available for all items plus gift packaging is available for the most popular designs.

Thanks To: Tim Barry of BackScratcherWorld.com

122. Family

Last Minute Gift Idea: I think,people relationships are more important than business relationshsips.rnIf you can connect to your client in more profound way than merly just business,this will have a very good effect.rnrnSo,keeping this in mind,I would GIFT a FREE/ALL PAID family holiday to my client

Thanks To: Vikas Bakthula of TBD

123. Frame Their Name

Last Minute Gift Idea: Write down the name of the person and make sure you have it spelled right. Using your inventive imagination to turn their name into a poem, positive message, or inspiring story. Type it up and add fonts with a border so that your new craft fills up one 8 x 11 page. Spell check your new gift then print it, frame it and present it to them. You will be in the game and they will never forget your name.

Thanks To: Derrick Hayes of WOE Enterprises

124. Cold And Flu Got You Down?

Last Minute Gift Idea: Its that time of year again! Cold and flu season means coughing, stuffy noses, fever, etc. Try soaking in the tub with our Cold and Flu Bath Salt Soak. While this will not cure you it will certainly give you some temporary relief. Who couldn’t use something like this during the holiday season? This would make a fabulous last minute gift for men or women, and is currently on sale for the remainder of the month for only $9.50 for an eight ounce jar. Indulge yourself or someone on your list.

Thanks To: CINDY TOLLEN of Sudz N Bubbles, Ltd.

125. Reusable Water Bottle

Last Minute Gift Idea: It’s important to stay hydrated, and getting your clients a reusable water bottle for a last minute holiday gift is a great way to keep them healthy. Customized water bottles with your company logo cost about $2 each depending on supplier and is a great way to get your brand out into the market.

Thanks To: Derek Peruo of Body By D-Rock

126. Book Em To Hook Em

Last Minute Gift Idea: Our business sells a lot of books and music among other things. What we have done in the past is give our customers a book that is relevant to their profession or interest. With the economic situation we are presently in, educating yourself and your customers is the best investment you can give everyone. And when you offer them something that makes a difference they will keep coming back. What’s the best book to give for Christmas? The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur of course!

Thanks To: Edwin Soler of Libreria Berea

127. Diy Websites A Perfect Present

Last Minute Gift Idea: If a client is kick starting a new business, a professional Yola website could make the perfect free gift. With more than 60% of consumers turning to Google to find products and services (Nielsen) businesses need to be online. rnrnYola, a DIY website builder, has the tools and tips to create that unique and effective client gift: 1. Register their business name as a domain and craft basic pages 2. Choose a template and theme that fits your client 3. Include a blog to showcase their expertise

Thanks To: Vinny Lingham of Yola

128. Confidence+positivity=success

Last Minute Gift Idea: Whether it’s a Business Meeting, preparing a proposal, or getting ready to speak in front of your peers… you want to be SUCCESSFUL! In order to be Successful, you must have the Confidence, Self-Esteem and Positive Mindset to do so! When you BELIEVE in yourself, you can accomplish ANYTHING! Our products at Keeping it Positive help you maintain this Positive Belief in yourself by means of Positive Affirmations, phrases that give you Determination, Courage and Self-Assurance! Know..YOU CAN DO IT

Thanks To: Debbie Oser of Keeping it Positive

129. Great Gizmo Gift

Last Minute Gift Idea: Jimi wallet is a compact, water resistant,and translucent take on the stodgy old wallet.It’s as much at home in an entrepreneur’s bag or a busy exec’s pocket.Jimi products are recycled and recyclable, Massachusetts-made, and we invest 1% of our revenue in the environment.All of our award-winning accessories are priced under $16, AND you can get a whopping 20% discount until Midnight Wed Dec. 16th at http://www.thejimi.com/store/index.php Just use coupon code ‘TPE’ on the Jimi Store.

Thanks To: Mike O’Neill of Jimi Products

130. Be On Their A-list Forever

Last Minute Gift Idea: Running late again? Ugh! Where are my keys??? Does this sound familiar or do you know someone who blames their tardiness on keys?
The FunKeyFinder,a simple solution for the person who needs help to access keys quickly and easily.
Save a client from blowing a once in a lifetime deal because they showed up late.
Solve a problem for a client and you will be on their A-List forever.
Free upgrade to Priority Mail if ordered by Dec 19.

Thanks To: Linda Nagamine of EZ Living Connection

131. Give A Photo Workshop

Last Minute Gift Idea: If it’s a really good client, consider giving them a gift certificate to a photo workshop. Most people get inspired by creative juices, and a photo workshop, if it’s the right one, can give the client so much more than making better photographs. They can end up looking at the world differently, listening better, gaining a new vision, thinking creatively. This can last long after the workshop is over.

Thanks To: Margo Pinkerton of Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures

132. In Vino Veritas!

Last Minute Gift Idea: The most creative, last minute gift idea for a business client: The Sharper Image Electronic Wine Chiller and a subscription to Wine Spectator magazine.rnrnEnjoy your favorite wine at the peak of its perfection courtesy of The Sharper Image ($89.99 at sharperimage.com—the website is offering free shipping if you order before 12/15!) along with a subscription of Wine Spectator ($49.99)–a great gift for under $150!

Thanks To: TARA CLAVELL-VERA of The Sharper Image

133. They’re Cool, Cute, & Clever!

Last Minute Gift Idea: If clients are going to have to fiddle with a mouse for 168 hours a week, it may as well be one they really like. Swiss mouse maker Pat Says Now offers a head-turning collection of creative options to replace the dull computer mouse. This great gift idea can brighten up someone’s workday or add a bit of fun while e-mailing their friends or flirting with their latest Facebook crush! With over 40 unique styles, it’s easy to match all tastes and lifestyles. Available at www.mousenvy.com for $19.

Thanks To: Veronica Leo of Mousenvy.com

134. Off The Street Picture Frame

Last Minute Gift Idea: The Streetwise Picture frame, from our Off The Street collection is a unique Chicago find that makes a perfect green gift. Made from refuse collected from the streets of Chicago, cleaned and handmade by the vendors of StreetWise. Each item comes with the picture and story of the individual who made it. Holds a 4x 6 picture. rnrn’Off The Street’ is sourced and produced by vendors of StreetWise, a Chicago based social enterprise designed to help elevate severely impoverished men and women.$15.00

Thanks To: Theresa Gould of five ACCESSORIES

135. Oh Sweet Presents & Bows

Last Minute Gift Idea: What You Give Away You Get To Keep..

Give the gift of influence. Influence which inflates your clients self image is the sweetest of gifts that the human soul is yearning for.

Their money & time may dwindle, they may move on and you may never see them again however a healthy, strong self image last forever.

Oh Yeah, don’t forget the BIG RED BOW!!

Thanks To: JoAnn Donahue of JoAnn Donahue Development

136. Buy A Gift For Their Cause

Last Minute Gift Idea: Reach a client in a meaningful way by purchasing something for a cause that your client is passionate about. Books for someone who supports a community literacy campaign, tools for a client who volunteers with Habitat of Humanity and toys for children of mothers who are are fighting breast cancer are great ways to connect with someone.

Thanks To: Joseph Joel Sherman of Business Tribes

137. Need To Make A Decision?

Last Minute Gift Idea: Roll the Woodgroove Answer Block and take the guesswork out of those perplexing business or personal questions you face on a daily basis. A great gift for the client, boss or co-worker. Inscribe six witty possible answers. There will be no more tough decisions!

Thanks To: Kristen Lee of Woodgroove

138. Pass The Cheese, Please!

Last Minute Gift Idea: Seeing as I live in the Dairy State of WI, we enjoy a nice cheese assortment now and again. We have a local cheese factory that makes fabulous cheese and you can have them box it up last minute for a nice, practical, edible gift…bon appetite!

Thanks To: Jocelyn Wiebe of AmeriPlan

139. Nurse In A Box

Last Minute Gift Idea: The most creative, last minute gift I have given is a Nurse in a Box. I knew that my client had health concerns so I paid a one-year membership fee for my client to have 24-hour access to a Registered Nurse. The service also included a 24-hour emergency responder with a remote wrist watch. My client was more than pleased as he felt his medical plan didn’t give him the answers, comfort, or immediate access that he desired. I made a client for life.

Thanks To: Deborah Bravandt of Instant Care

140. Fabulous Indoor Flash Photos

Last Minute Gift Idea: The Lightscoop® is an inexpensive ($35), clever attachment that redirects the awful light from your pop-up flash and transforms it into pro-quality light. Lightscoop eliminates unattractive shadows and red-eye, minimizes reflections off shiny surfaces, and also lights a group of people evenly, so those farthest from the camera are not lost in darkness. The result is soft, flattering, natural light – and photos that capture the scene the way you see it.

Thanks To: Robin Frank of Lightscoop