Looking for a low-cost but heartfelt way to thank those in your network this holiday season? Whether you're searching for ideas for your former boss who encouraged you to pursue your side hustle, your always-dependable accountability partner, your on-her-game Virtual Assistant, or your insanely resourceful contractor, we've got you covered.
Starbucks e-card: No, we're not getting paid by Starbucks (we wish- we would even accept just coffee!). This is the perfect low-maintenance gift that you really can't go wrong with- and it's great for those of us who can't seem to force ourselves to go to the post office! Feeling fancy? Use Starbucks' Tweet-a-coffee service. We lovedddd getting a little gift card from our designer- it made our day!
Plantable notecard: Sending off a sweet, heartfelt note by snail mail? Awesome. Sending it on a plantable notecard? Even more awesome. Check out Bloomin's collection of "seed paper," especially if you're writing to to eco-conscious contacts. We were so pleased to get a nice hand-written on a plantable card from Morgan of a little creative!
Kiva donation: As a solo business owner, you clearly value the the spirit of entrepreneurship, right? Pass it on by giving someone money to spend on Kiva, which facilitates peer-to-peer loans for micro-entrepreneurs around the world. When the loan is repaid, the person can reinvest the money- which means they'll inevitably think of you again!
Business book: Have a mentee, mentor, or contractor? Chances are, they value learning, so send them a relevant book for their industry and interests- like Alexandra Franzen's 50 Ways to Say You're Awesome, In Good Company's The Big Enough Company, or Sam Davidson's Simplify Your Life.
Your time: That shi stuff is valuable! Package up a cute coupon for an hour of your time with a few other goodies- you know, so you don't look too cheap 🙂 Need a coupon template that reflects your brand? Not surprisingly, Pinterest has tons of DIY coupon templates to choose from.
Subscription service: Want to be front-of-mind all year long? Give the gift that keeps on giving (no, not that one- mind outta the gutter!)- a subscription service. These can be pricey, so save them for your top-notch (and top-paying) clients. Try Craft Coffee ($19.99/month), Nicely Noted stationery ($18/month), or Rad and Hungry funky office supplies (various prices). Or kill two birds with one stone with an e-book subscription service like Scribd for $8.99 a month.
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