Ideas for a 'Start a business' hamper?

joclayton999

I am thinking of making my mum a 'start your own business' hamper as she is keen to start afresh in the new year. I'm not quite sure what to put in the hamper other than a book? any suggestions?

spam88

Probably not particularly helpful, but what about post-its for ideas, memo pad for messages from all those important phone calls, diary for keeping track of appointments?

You could also go down the route of including things to relax after working so hard?

the_why_bird

How about something like Sage bookkeeping software? I seem to remember you can get sets with tutorial books included.

chanie

Stationary (notebook, document wallet, filofax
etc)

A book about starting your own business or an inspirational entrepreneur

A nice pen

A £1 coin as a token 'investment'

You could put together a folder of useful info e.g. source cheap business cards or flyers, a prospectus for the local college (as they may do business classes), info about funding or other assistance.

joclayton999

Thank you all for your help!

VintageBelle

You could get a pack of print your own business cards and maybe print out a sign with her company name (if she has one) and frame it to make it seem real.

AlexLK

What type of business is she looking to start?

duchy

A phone with a headset
A new office chair
A smart briefcase
Business cards
Pens
Desk lamp
Calculator


Without knowing what kind of business it's a bit of a daft question however

CinnamonGirl_2

A book I really like is Marianne Cantwell's 'Be a Free Range Human'.

I'd also include a pretty/ brightly coloured diary (day to view), a nice pen and notebook, post-its, highlighters and some box files/ ring binders (again, pretty design/ favourite colour) for storing invoices and documents.

Also, I'd buy a Moo gift card, so she can design her own (good quality) business cards): http://uk.moo.com/gifts/cards/

themull1

CWF1 and a DD form from HMRC's website, a set of intrays, memo block, pens/pencils, nameplate, date stamp, Filofax, address book. Chocolate stationery set.

VintageBelle

There is a book called Guerilla Marketing, it's supposed to be good, I've yet to buy it myself, I'm going to check it out at the library first.