08 dec 2025
It’s Christmas, and we all know what comes with it–decorating the house, cooking turkey and mashed potatoes, restocking sparkling wine… and buying presents. Choosing the perfect gift for a friend, colleague, or loved one can be time-consuming. And if they run a small business, the challenge is even bigger. But don’t worry: it can be practical, thoughtful, and impressive, showing that you truly understand and appreciate what they do.
Looking for the perfect one? Here are 7 top gifts for small business owners.
An advent calendar is always a safe bet as a gift for Christmas. It perfectly fits the season and works for almost anyone. Countless brands create them in every style one can imagine; the only challenge is choosing the right one. But did you know there are digital versions, too?
A digital advent calendar is an excellent gift for small business owners. Its biggest advantage is that it can be fully personalized. A business owner can create their own version to celebrate with friends, reward employees and customers, or even generate new leads.
All you need to do is find a platform that offers digital advent calendars and purchase a subscription as a gift to a small business owner.
iScanner is a blend of a mobile scanner and a PDF editor, but it’s capable of much more than you expect–it can completely change the way small business owners manage their documents. It’s a great way to congratulate someone who has been in business for a while or who is just starting out.
First, iScanner digitizes paperwork with no effort. It handles any type of document, whether it’s an invoice, contract, receipt, or handwritten notes after a brainstorming session. It also supports batch scanning, so digitizing a 100-page document is just a matter of several minutes.
Second, it helps keep files organized. Users can create a personalized folder structure, name files with AI based on their contents, mark important documents with stars, split and merge them, rearrange pages, and customize sorting settings so the app shows only signed, shared, large, or other types of files.
Third, iScanner supports remote work. Whether a scan is taken on a car trunk, in a poorly lit room, or on the go between meetings, the app will clean up distortions, straighten pages, and remove shadows or fingers that accidentally appear in the frame.
Need to sign something straight away? No problem! Users can e-sign a document by drawing a signature on the screen, typing it in, or scanning a real one from another document.
Fourth, privacy isn’t a concern. Users decide where to keep their files–locally or in the cloud. If the cloud is chosen, all files are stored on AWS, trusted by major banks and the military.
The most sensitive files can be PIN-secured, stored in a safe folder, and shared via a password-protected link with an expiration date.
Fifth, if someone’s reaching out for help beyond just scanning or editing, iScanner is always there. It can count objects in a picture, measure room areas, solve math equations, check text for grammar, translate it into 100+ languages, create a study plan, and much more.
The trend for slightly blurry, red-eye, 2000s-style pictures is back! Shooting dozens of photos of the same sunset or plate of food with an analog camera can get expensive, but it’s a far more rewarding and mindful experience than just taking endless shots.
You can bring it to a company New Year’s party, a team-building event, or use it to capture behind-the-scenes moments in the office, and then put the prints on a corkboard, for instance. Photos can also be converted to digital format and shared on social media, websites, or anywhxfere else. The images may be imperfect, but this imperfection adds coziness, warmth, and soul.
And don’t forget to include a roll of film in the gift package!
A notebook isn’t the most surprising gift, but that doesn’t make it any less useful. In fact, it’s one of the most recommended presents on Reddit threads and in “top gift” reviews in the media.
You can also add a touch of creativity: personalize it with a company logo, include a favorite quote, or simply choose one with a reindeer on the cover to bring in a bit of festive spirit.
An even better idea might be a smart notebook. You still get the satisfying feel of pen on paper, but everything you write can be stored digitally. By the way, most smart notebooks work with a companion app. You jot down your notes like you normally would and then simply scan the page with your phone to save it.
Whether it’s a Zoom meeting in a crowded open space, a phone call in a shop, or simply listening to a productivity podcast on an airplane, noise-canceling headphones are irreplaceable. They block out distractions and combine comfort with high-quality sound.
They’re the perfect gift for anyone who loves a little peace and quiet.
A light therapy lamp mimics natural daylight with no harmful UV rays. It’s a helpful tool for improving mood, energy, and sleep patterns, especially during the darker months. In fact, it’s one of the most common treatments for seasonal depression (SAD). Regular use of a light therapy lamp can ease tiredness, sadness, and low motivation.
All you need to do is sit near it for 20-30 minutes while reading, eating breakfast, or working. It’s a perfect match for small business owners!
An audiobook is a perfect addition for someone who already has a few items from the list. They can switch on a light therapy lamp, grab noise-canceling headphones, put a smart notebook nearby, and start listening.
What more could make for a cozy, enjoyable pastime?
