Gifts for a New Business Owner or Someone Who Wants to Start One

Deepti Nickam (Content Marketing Lead)
5 min of reading
December 25, 2025

Shopping for someone who's about to leap into entrepreneurship? Or maybe they've been talking about starting something for years, but can't quite pull the trigger?

The whole task can be tricky.

After all, most gifts for a new business owner miss the point entirely. They focus on the surface-level trappings of entrepreneurship, such as promotional products, customized gifts, and corporate gift sets. They rarely address what keeps someone stuck in the "someday" phase or struggling through those first uncertain business months.

The favorite entrepreneur in your life doesn't need another notebook to write ideas they'll never execute. They need someone to help them figure out what their business actually stands for.

Instead of aesthetic gifts, they need strategic direction and a framework for building a business.

This year, consider giving something that actually moves the needle.

The Gift That Actually Helps: Heartwired Club's Permission to Begin

Imagine giving a gift that fundamentally changes how someone approaches their entire business journey. Not just a nice gesture, but something that creates actual transformation.

That's what Heartwired Club's Permission to Begin delivers.

This isn't another business gift set or promotional product disguised as support.

It's the perfect combination of structured brand strategy, positioning clarity, and expert mentorship designed specifically for people who are ready to stop overthinking and start building.

Gift Permission to Begin today!

Three Ways to Gift Permission to Begin

We've designed three tiers for founders at different stages. Pick the one that matches where your person actually is.

The Spark (£499)

For someone who's ready to explore but hasn't committed. They've been talking about starting something for years. Notebooks full of ideas but no clear direction.

What's included:

  • 60 minute brand clarity session with Iza (£299 value)
  • Personalised 3 month roadmap with simple, steady steps (£399 value)
  • Access to Heartwired Brand Templates: Brand Clarity, DIY Brand book, 2026 marketing plan in
  • Notion available from Jan 6th (~£300 value)

Total value: £1,028

This is for someone who needs permission to take their idea seriously. Who needs to hear: yes, this could actually work.‍

The Direction (£1,499)

For someone who's committed but doesn't know where to start. They're ready to invest time and energy. They just need someone to help them see the path.

What's included:

  • 60 minute brand clarity session with Iza (£299 value)
  • Two deep dive 90 minute sessions (£858 value)
  • Brand Foundations
  • Messaging
  • Co-created light strategy for 2026 (£599 value)
  • Content themes for their first month (£99 value)
  • Access to Heartwired Brand Templates: Brand Clarity, DIY Brand book, 2026 marketing plan in
  • Notion available from Jan 6th (~£300 value)

Total value: £2,325

The excellent gift for someone who's serious but overwhelmed. Who has drive but needs direction.

The Beginning (£2,999)

For someone who's done waiting. Ready to go all in. Who needs a complete brand foundation so they can stop second guessing and start building.

What's included:

  • 60 minute brand clarity session with Iza (£299 value)
  • Three deep dive 90 minute sessions (£1,287 value)
  • Brand Foundations
  • Messaging
  • Social Media
  • Website copy outline (£399 value)
  • Content plan built together (£199 value)
  • Brand roadmap for 2026 (£799 value)
  • 30 days of async support with access to Iza, Dasha, and Deepti
  • Access to Heartwired Brand Templates: Brand Clarity, DIY Brand book, 2026 marketing plan in
  • Notion available from Jan 6th (~£300 value)

Total value: £3,523

The meaningful gift for someone ready to show up professionally from day one. Who wants to build something polished and intentional, not rushed and makeshift.

Make someone’s business dreams come true with Permission to Begin.

How It Works

After you purchase, your aspiring entrepreneur or new business owner receives a beautifully designed digital gift certificate. They redeem it within three months, starting at their convenience.

When they redeem, we customize everything based on where they are and what they need most. We’ll guide them every step of the way, even if they’re launching from scratch.

The work and strategy are always tailored to their needs. After all, every business owner and entrepreneur is building something different.

If they fall in love with the process and want to keep going, they can upgrade with special pricing only available through this Christmas gift offer.

Give a potential business owner the perfect holiday gift.

Why This Is the Right Gift for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

It gives them permission to get going. Every aspiring entrepreneur has that voice in their head asking: "Is my idea good enough? Am I ready? What if I do this wrong?" Permission to Begin addresses these questions directly with a clarity session that helps them see their idea isn't just viable, it's valuable. For someone who's been waiting for a sign, this is it.

It solves what actually keeps them stuck. The budding entrepreneur in your life isn't stuck because they lack motivation or hustle. They're stuck because they can't translate the vision in their head into a coherent brand strategy. This program gives them the framework, messaging, and positioning work. You’ll watch them make the journey from "I have this vague idea" into "I know exactly what I'm building and who it's for."

It grows with them. Whether they're still in the dreaming phase, about to launch, or already in their first uncertain year of business, each tier of Permission to Begin meets them where they are.

Expert guidance when they need it most. Your gift recipient gets weeks of support from someone who's built brands from scratch. Not judgment or pressure. Just grounded guidance that helps them navigate decisions with clarity instead of anxiety.

Documentation they can reference forever. Unlike promotional gifts that get tossed or corporate gifts that sit unused, this work becomes their brand blueprint. Every messaging decision, every marketing choice, every content piece builds on this foundation.

Be the most considerate gift-giver this holiday season!

More (Way Less Cooler) Gift Ideas for New Business Owners

If you're determined to go the traditional route with physical gifts for a new business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, at least choose items that solve real problems.

We've analyzed countless gift ideas and business gift recommendations to compile options that may be useful instead of just promotional fluff. These won't transform their business journey the way strategic support will, but they won't immediately end up in a donation bin either.

For the Person Still Building Their Foundation

When someone's at the very beginning of their creative journey, certain practical gifts help.

Domain name and hosting subscription. If they've been talking about starting an online business but haven't secured their web presence, prepay a year of domain registration and hosting. It forces commitment.

High-quality webcam. For the aspiring entrepreneur planning virtual services or online courses, a webcam that doesn't make them look like they're calling from 2005 matters. Look for 1080p minimum, good low-light performance, and solid audio.

Business books. Skip the generic "how to hustle" titles everyone already owns. Gift books matched to their specific challenge: scaling operations, managing remote teams, building marketing systems.

Accounting software subscription. Nothing says "I take your business seriously" quite like gifting a year of accounting software. The busy entrepreneur who's still tracking expenses in random notebooks will actually use this. Look for options that integrate with their bank accounts and generate tax-ready reports.

For the New Business Owner Managing a Million Small Things

Once someone's already launched, they're juggling more decisions than anyone realizes. Good gifts help them stay organized, save time, or maintain sanity during those chaotic first months.

Professional photography session. Most new business owners are using terrible iPhone photos for everything. A gift certificate for brand photography (headshots, product shots, workspace images) gives them professional assets they'll use everywhere. This is one of those business gifts that keeps showing up in their marketing for years.

Email marketing platform subscription. Every entrepreneur needs to build their list, but monthly software costs add up fast when you're bootstrapping. Prepaying a year of email marketing software (with automation features) is a useful gift that keeps their marketing engine running.

Project management tool subscription. For the new business owner who's drowning in Post-it notes and scattered to-do lists, a premium project management subscription brings order to chaos. Look for tools that handle both personal task management and client work if they're service-based.

Coworking space membership. The entrepreneur working from their kitchen table who's losing their mind from isolation? A month or quarter of coworking space gives them a real office, networking opportunities, and separation between work and home.

Genuinely Helpful Office and Workspace Items

Some physical items actually improve the daily work experience for entrepreneurs. The key is choosing quality over quantity.

Standing desk converter. For new business owners spending long hours at makeshift home offices, a desk converter that raises their laptop to standing height prevents the back pain that sneaks up on everyone. Look for stable designs with smooth height adjustment.

External monitor. The entrepreneur trying to juggle multiple windows on a single laptop screen will immediately appreciate a second display. This is a practical gift that directly improves productivity and reduces eye strain during long work sessions.

Good office chair cushion. Not everyone can afford an expensive ergonomic chair when starting out. A quality seat cushion and lumbar support pillow transform whatever chair they're using. It's a thoughtful gift that shows you care about their physical well-being during long work days.

Charging station for multiple devices. The budding entrepreneur living at coffee shops needs to keep their phone, laptop, tablet, and earbuds charged. A multi-device charging station with fast-charging ports and cable management prevents the tangle of cords that becomes everyone's workspace nightmare.

Food, Beverage, and Hosting Essentials

Sometimes the best gifts help new business owners take care of themselves or create environments for meaningful conversations with clients and collaborators.

Meal delivery gift certificate. The busy entrepreneur living on convenience store snacks needs actual food. A substantial gift certificate for meal delivery services (not just fast food apps) encourages them to eat real meals during crunch periods.

Premium coffee subscription. Since entrepreneurs run on caffeine, a rotating subscription of specialty coffee means they're drinking something excellent instead of whatever's cheapest at the grocery store. This is the kind of practical gift they'll use daily and think of you every morning.

Entertaining essentials for client meetings. Quality serving pieces, a nice cocktail shaker set, or a portable bar cart help entrepreneurs host clients at home offices. When you're building relationships over drinks instead of conference rooms, having proper entertaining tools matters.

Wellness and Self-Care Items

Building a business is exhausting. Gifts that help entrepreneurs rest and recharge actually support their business success by preventing burnout.

Massage therapy package. Monthly massages for a quarter help the entrepreneur who's carrying tension in their shoulders from startup stress. This is one of those personalized gifts that shows you recognize the physical toll of entrepreneurship.

Meditation app subscription. Apps offering guided meditation, sleep stories, and breathwork help busy entrepreneurs manage stress and improve sleep quality. It's a practical gift for the mental health aspect of the entrepreneurial journey.

Gym or studio membership. For the new business owner who's neglected physical activity while building their company, a fitness membership removes one barrier to taking care of themselves. This works especially well if you know their exercise preferences.

The "Just Because You Care" Essentials

Sometimes the best gift isn't business-related at all—it's just something that makes their life easier or brings them joy while they're in the stressful business-building phase.

House cleaning service. The entrepreneur who's burning out from managing business tasks and household chores will cry grateful tears. A monthly or quarterly cleaning service gives back time and mental energy for business-building.

Babysitting or childcare gift certificates. For the entrepreneurial parent, uninterrupted work time is gold. Prepaid childcare hours or a babysitting service subscription lets them focus on building their business without guilt or constant interruptions.

Their favorite indulgence, in bulk. Give them several months' worth of whatever small luxury they love but feels too expensive when bootstrapping. Whether it's fancy chocolates, craft beer subscriptions, premium skincare, or quality tea, this shows you pay attention to what brings them joy.

The Bottom Line on Gifting to New and Aspiring Business Owners

At the end of the day, the best gift for someone starting or running a business isn't about checking boxes or following gift idea guides. It's about understanding what they actually need at this specific moment in their journey.

Physical items have their place. A good gift card provides flexibility. Promotional gifts and branded merchandise help once they're established enough to use them. And sure, a personalized gift with their company logo can bring a smile.

But if you're shopping for someone whose success you genuinely care about, consider what they actually need most at this pivotal point.

Heartwired Club's Permission to Begin isn't just another gift box or promotional product. It's the difference between continuing to circle their idea indefinitely and actually executing on it.

While other gifts gather dust or get used up, this one compounds. The messaging frameworks become every email they send. The brand positioning informs every decision they make. The strategic direction guides every step they take.

Aside from being a 10/10 gift, that's a transformation wrapped as an investment.

Give Permission to Begin →