December 17th, 2009 
Maria Helm 
Well, folks, it’s time to finish up that holiday shopping and get those last minute gifts. If you have a new entrepreneur in your life the holidays are a great time to help them out and give them something that can help out their business or their lifestyle. Starting a business is a long road and can be full of ups and downs, but there are many things that can make the whole process that much easier.
Books
Any entrepreneur will always appreciate a good book. Check out Amazon’s small business section. Some recommendations are “Trust Agents” by Chris Brogan, “Duct Tape Marketing” by John Jantsch and “Crush It” by Gary Vaynerchuk.
Corporate ID or Logo Design
Branding is very crucial. A well-designed logo is a good starting point to have a corporate identity. Get them a professional and creative graphics designer who will create something to make their company standout!
Ticket to a Business Conference or Convention
Get them a pass to a conference or convention so they can network and update their skills and knowledge with others in their
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