“Want to have gifts” this Holiday Season for the business executive!
It’s theme day at b5 media business channel! Our topic is holiday gifts.
During Christmas holidays, we usually receive various kinds of gifts and a lot of "I knew I will get one of those" gifts. Personally, I feel happy when someone appreciates my gift. The best sign of appreciation at times is through action. If you see the person using it, then I feel that maybe I gave the right gift.
In line with my blog topic "real estate", I looked back on the gifts I needed when I was just starting my real estate carreer. If I had the money now…these are the things I wanted to buy for myself and the special people who made it to my special list this holiday season!
1) Spa Treatment
According to the International Spa Association, a spa is an entity devoted to enhance the overall welfare of an individual that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.
It’s the end of the year, now is the best time to relax, de-stress and indulge in self-pampering before we face the challenges of the year ahead. Most people who are so busy doing a lot of things, specially those who get tied down with work, often forget about themselves. Even if they have the money to go to the spa, its not in their priority list of things to spend on, because they are too busy thinking of other things than themselves. Giving them a gift certificate for a spa treatment, will be a welcome break for them to take time to relax, forget about their worries for a moment and feel rejuvinated.
Banyan Tree, Phuket, Thailand has been voted as the world’s best spa by the Arts and Entertainment Television Networks, USA.
However, there are a lot of other great spas around the world. You can search for your nearest spa in the website of the International Spa Association.
2) Digital Camera
During this festive holiday season, we go to a lot of gatherings with friends, families and associates. The best way to capture the memories is with a handy digital camera. This ideal gift will surely be remembered together with all those precious memories.
Nikon Coolpix S7c digital camera - This is one of those must have digital cameras specially for people on the go. This stylish new camera has a 7.1-megapixel sensor and a 3-inch LCD screen. It has a slim and compact design. However, the best feature of this camera is the built-in support for wireless Wi-Fi access points! Instead of using your mobile to send pictures, now you can use your camera. You can instantly e-mail your quality photos while having your coffee break at Starbucks!
3) Mobile Phone
For every bussinessman, a mobile phone is a necessity. For some, it is their virtual office. Communicating has never been easier with all the latest technology available with mobile phones. You can do business, virtually everywhere as long as you keep and stay in touch with your mobile phone.
One of the latest must have mobile phones is the blackberry pearl. It is smaller, smarter, stylish and more powerful than ever. It still has the same standard features of its previous models such as phone, text messaging, e-mail, browser and organizer. However, more feautures has been added, like built-in Bluetooth, speakerphone, 1.3 megapixel camera, music and video player. With these on hand, you can conduct your business from the beach! You can do your conference call, check your e-mail, browse the net and relax afterwards with your favorite music by the beach. This is definetely one of the must have toys for the big boys and big girls too ;)
4) Laptop
A laptop is truly a virtual office. Any real estate executive, investor or almost anyone nowadays uses a computer. The latest technologies has made our world smaller, communications much easier and mobility is not a problem anymore. The laptop is one of those special gadgets that most budding or established business executives own. An upgrade to the latest model is utmost welcome.
For people who want to mix business with pleasure, NEC’s shield PRO FC-N21S is a sure hit! It is both waterproof and shockproof. The executives poured a bottle of water over the computer while it was operating to demonstrate its toughness to harsh environmental conditions. However, this will initially be launched in the Japan market first.
As an alternative, you can choose to give a Dell Latitude D420 Notebook. It is described by Dell as a 3.0 lb. Ultimate Road Warrior! It is a powerful Ultra-light notebook with a long battery life, advanced security and wireless options. It was designed with the challenges of being on the road in mind. With this notebook, you’re all set to do your business on the road, in the plane or anywhere you choose to bring your virtual office!
5) Travel Voucher
This is always a popular gift among my staff and clients before. If I close a big deal, I get very generous to throw out a travel deal. This Christmas season is the most festive time of the year to travel, be merry and forget all your worries away. Moreover, most businesses are less active during the holidays so its the perfect time to take a break from work.
You can check out priceline.com , voted as Forbes.com’s Best Travel Site 2006. Its got everything you need to travel locally or even around the world! Check out their PriceBreakers for exceptional travel deals!
It will truly be a joyous holiday season for any business executive; with these gifts for the body, mind and soul while allowing him total mobility but still very much in contact with all these latest gadgets!
However, keep in mind that whatever value of the gifts you give or receive…the old saying that "its the thought that counts" still means a lot more than the most expensive things in the world. Happy Holidays!
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2 opinions for “Want to have gifts” this Holiday Season for the business executive!
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Dec 12, 2006 at 10:13 am
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Ben Yoskovitz
Dec 12, 2006 at 2:50 pm
I’d be very happy with the first two items on your list. Well, I won’t go for a mud mask, seaweed wrap, but a solid pounding by a woman named Helga would do the trick (wow that sounded wrong.)
And my digital camera is broken…a new one would be nice. *sniff sniff*
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