Let’s be honest. Most tech gifts end up forgotten in a desk drawer by February. If you’re thinking about holiday gifts for your team or clients, go practical over flashy. Here are the tools remote advisors, ops teams, and road-warrior partners actually use.
For Your Remote Team: Make Their Workday Better
Webcam Upgrade ($100–$150) Built-in laptop cameras make you look like you're broadcasting from a closet. A quality external webcam like the Logitech Brio 4K improves image clarity, handles poor lighting, and includes a privacy shutter. Add a ring light for $40, and they’ll show up to Zooms looking polished and professional.
Monitor Light Bar ($50–90) This one's a sleeper hit. A screen-mounted LED bar like the BenQ ScreenBar adds focused light to the desk without glare. Reduces eye strain and frees up desk space.
Wireless Mechanical Keyboard ($120–180) Typing all day? Give their hands a break. The Logitech MX Mechanical is smooth, quiet, and works across devices. If you’ve got anyone writing long reports or compliance logs, this matters more than you think.
For the Traveling Advisor or Principal
Power Bank with Built-In Cables ($90–120) No more "anyone got a charger?" situations. Anker’s power banks with built-in Lightning, USB-C, and micro-USB keep everything in one neat package. Charges phones, tablets, even laptops on the fly.
Noise-Canceling Earbuds ($200–350) AirPods Pro 3 or Sony WF-1000XM5 change the game. Whether they’re catching up on compliance webinars or prepping for a client meeting in an airport lounge, noise-canceling matters.
Collapsible Laptop Stand ($40–90) Roost makes one that folds flat, weighs next to nothing, and saves your neck. Literally. Makes hotel workstations a bit more tolerable.
For That Client Who Has Everything
Premium Tech Organizer ($50–100) Cables, dongles, chargers... it all needs a home. Bellroy makes a sleek zip-up case that fits in a carry-on. Feels high-end, solves a real problem.
Smart Notebook System ($35–40) Rocketbook lets you write by hand, then scan to the cloud. It’s ideal for clients who prefer pen and paper but need digital storage.
For The Whole Office (Budget-Friendly + Useful)
UV Phone Sanitizer ($60–90) PhoneSoap 3 cleans your device and charges it at the same time. In an industry where hygiene and professionalism matter, this is an appreciated upgrade.
What to Skip
Cheap USB drives Generic speakers Fitness trackers (feels judgy) Smart home devices (too personal) Low-end wireless chargers (often incompatible)
Bottom Line
If it solves a problem or gets used weekly, it’s a good gift. Keep it simple. Keep it useful. And if you're wondering what investments actually help your team work better year-round, not just during the holidays, let's talk.
