Sure, you could get him a tie and her a scarf, but have you considered a more original Christmas gift for your favourite entrepreneur?

In this series, we came up with twelve off the beaten path suggestions. Some of them are more for productivity, others amusement—but rest assured, all of them will be much more memorable than that tie or scarf. And while you’re at it, why not grab one for youself?

PadPivot

Ever tried to watch a movie in bed with your iPad? It’s not the easiest thing on your wrists to hold up a tablet for two hours, is it?

That’s where the PadPivot comes in handy. On desks, it’s just another tablet stand, but its unique design allows it to also hold your tablet (or e-reader) stably on your lap as well, while still being fully adjustable in terms of angles.

The PadPivot was a crowdsourcing success story as well, being successfully funded through Kickstarter.

24 Port USB Monster Hub

Will you ever need that many USB ports? Probably not. Will the transfer speeds be anywhere near bearable if you use all twenty-four ports at the same time? Unlikely. But hey, it’s really fun to show it off.

Besides, it’s becoming increasingly common for gadgets to be charged via USB, so you can conceivably charge all your phones and devices via this monster hub (it can draw power directly from wall outlets as well) in one fell swoop. In fact, you can even save a port for...

Dual Heated Travel Mug

Some of us are very peculiar about the temperature of our coffee—basically, anything besides “piping hot” just won’t do. This heated travel mug can keep your beverage of choice warm for as long as you want.

Powered by either a USB port or your car’s cigarette adapter, there’s no need to worry about the tragedy of drinking cold, or even lukewarm—hey, we said we’re peculiar—coffee ever again.

Clean Caffeine Body Wash

As if entrepreneurs need more energy and caffeine buzz.

If you want to minimize your grogginess in the morning, and be ready to go the moment you get out of the shower, this body wash is for you. Luxury Lane Soap's Clean Caffeine Body Wash contains--what els--caffeine, which can be absorbed through the skin. This can be especially helpful if you find yourself on the road a lot, and need that extra jolt in the morning. Just remember to not drink the body wash if the hotel runs out of coffee.

Or if you’re a manager, perhaps you can give a bottle to one of your, ahem, “non-morning people” employees and see if they get the hint.

USB Rocket Launcher

Perfect for intra-office warfare! This USB powered gadget has a 360-degrees horizontal rotation, allowing you to aim it away from the more important authority figures, unless, of course, that is your goal. It also comes with setup software (Windows and Mac compatible) that allows you to control the launcher from your computer.

You never know, this may be the very thing that can put you over the top in your quest to be the master of the office.

Schrodinger's Cat Executive Decision Maker

No no, this has very little to do with quantum mechanics, so no knowledge of the actual Schrodinger’s Cat theory is required. This is meant to be a gift, after all.

What this box does do is to help your favourite entrepreneur make a decision—from whether to take a lunch break now or later, to if the takeover should go ahead or not. Ask the box a question, pop open the window, and the animated Schrodinger’s Cat will give you an answer by either staying alive, or plopping to the ground.

FitDesk

The FitDesk is perfect for the entrepreneur who just can’t sit still, or perhaps want to burn off a few client steak dinners while working. Or maybe they just don’t have the time to fit in an hour a day to exercise? Combining a stationary bike and a surface to hold a laptop, the FitDesk allows the health conscious entrepreneur to work on those pesky spreadsheets while pedaling away the calories.

iTwin Securebox

It’s becoming more and more of a common practice for organizations to share files through the cloud. Dropbox is one of the more popular ones, enabling users to drag and drop folders from their desktop to upload, and then share them with other people.

For those concerned about security with cloud-based file sharing, the iTwin SecureBox is the ideal gift. Consisting of two USB keys, the device basically encrypts any files you upload that you want to keep private, and only the user with the other USB key can decrypt and see them when accessing Dropbox.

Fixmestick

The Fixmestick is perhaps one the simplest antivirus solutions out there that works for both the advanced computer user and the beginners. It is an antivirus USB key that scans and fixes your PC, using three different virus scanners.

Why a USB key? Without going into too much technical jargon, it is because you can boot an infected computer from the flash drive—as opposed to the infected hard drive—without accessing the virus. If a virus is not running, it cannot hide itself, and is therefore much easier to disinfect.

SurfEasy

Have you ever had to do work involving sensitive information on a public computer and/or on a public network? If so, you may want to invest in SurfEasy before you do so again.

SurfEasy is a PC and Mac compatible USB key that, when plugged in and launched, encrypts all your personal browsing data, while blocking local network monitoring devices from seeing any details about your session. It also keeps all your bookmarks, passwords, and browser preferences on the key too. So once you’ve finished and have unplugged the USB key from the computer, it’s like you were never even there.

The Tiki Mic

On the go and need a crystal clear quality mic for that all-important Skype session or podcast? You’d be well advised to have a look at Blue Microphone’s Tiki.

Connecting through USB (and it’s also just the size of a USB key too), the Tiki features an Intelligent Speech mode, which can cancel out much of the background noise and can also automatically mute when you’re not speaking. For aspiring musicians, the Tiki can also be optimized to record audio, and includes a docking cable if you need to move it closer to your instruments.

Sketchbook Pro

For the more artistically inclined entrepreneur, Autodesk’s Sketchbook Pro is ideal for designers and artists alike. The app comes with advanced features like layers and transparencies, as well as customizable brushes, which gives you the opportunity to really get inspired and creative.

The Sketchbook Pro is available for both iPads and Android based tablets. When paired with a stylus, it can become a fun and addictive experience for casual users, while a productive one for advanced ones.