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Small Business Christmas gift guide 2024 - the Do Crew special

Karen Webber

My Do Crew members are some of the most creative, talented, interesting and fun people I’ve met in my 7 years of running Goodness Marketing. In our weekly coworking sessions I’m often blown away by their resilience and awesomeness.

So I asked them to tell me what they’re selling this festive season, so I can share it with you and you can buy something for yourself or a small business owner you love. Some of them have generous discount codes as well - do scroll and shop!

Gorgeous gifts

Heather from Bosky Publishing is offering a discount code on boskypublishing.com for 15% off (fellow-Do-Crewer) Emma Clarke's brilliant travel journals. The code is GOODNESS15 and it ends on December 31st. If you know someone looking to travel in 2025, this could be the perfect gift to accompany them on their travels. 

Will you just look at these fine silver gingerbread stud earrings handcrafted by Denise de Gromoboy of Denalis Jewellery using silver precious metal clay with the butterfly and wire made from sterling silver. Matching necklace also available, and many other gorgeous designs. Grab 10% off using the code Den10.

Denise’s cute gingerbread studs.

Business development & planning

Let's start with something every business owner needs - support with planning and growth:

This is Nicola!

  • New Year Business Planning: Nicola Theaker of The VA Hub offers New Year, New (Business) Me - a 90 minute 2025 planning session which includes a documented 2025 plan shared with you afterwards. Have clarity and direction for 2025, and be ready to smash it from January (which is around the corner - don’t leave your planning until next year)! Perfect for business owners who like to be organised but don't have time to be organised.

    If you don't need any help with 2025 planning, but are a business owner desperately seeking organisation, check out Nicola’s other services to help you run and manage your business on a flexible basis.

    Contact via email: nicola@vahub.co.uk or visit The VA Hub website (special discount for Do Crew members!).

  • CEO Supercharge Retreat: Join women’s leadership coach Katy Murray in the Lake District on 6h January for a day (10am - 3pm) to work ON your business rather than IN it and to set yourself up for success your way in 2025. You’ll leave with crystal clear focus action plan for the months ahead, and feeling reenergised aligned and purposeful!

    Book the retreat here and explore Katy’s other coaching packages on her website.

  • Executive Coaching: Caroline Osler is a coach who specialises in leading through change. She offers an executive coaching programme of six one-hour sessions which is perfect for senior leaders who are going through a period of change - whether that's a new role, new boss or new project. From the coaching, executives will gain clarity, lead a better life and deliver real value all whilst leading with purpose and authenticity.

    If executive coaching is not for you, but you are looking to create a more meaningful career, Caroline also has the Purposeful Career Coaching Programme.

    If you book any programme to start with Caroline this December or January, you can get 10% off by sharing the code XMAS10. Anyone who refers a client who goes on to book, will receive a book or Audible voucher to enjoy over the holiday period.

Wellness and self-care

Helen in action.

  • Winter Warmer Massage: If you’re feeling the chill and the stiffness of festive stress then Helen Fenton has just the thing for you! Her Winter Warmer massage is a heated massage with warming oils - full body or back and shoulders. The perfect gift to yourself or others! Book your seasonal massage here.

  • Personalised Beauty Consultations: Simi Sanghera Jones of Bellissimi Beauty offers personalised one-to-one makeup and skincare consultations, tailored to you. She can also give you curated product suggestions to help you find the best items for your needs.

    These are great for busy female entrepreneurs who would like to get to the nitty gritty of what they need and why - with no sales agenda! Simi can also help men who are struggling to buy gifts for the women in their life, with her personal online shopping support, and she also offers makeup application services, microblading and aesthetics.

Creative and personal growth

  • Wonderlust Christmas Countdown: Kate Campbell of Wonderlust has a digital Advent Calendar. The Wonderlust Christmas Countdown is filled with 24 daily surprises to spark creativity, joy and wonder in the run-up to Christmas!

    Ideal for anyone craving a little wonder to ease the Christmas stress. It's designed to bring joy and creativity (minus the glue and glitter)! Perfect for those who want a daily dose of inspiration and fun without the mess – Kate says it’s a playful escape to make the season more magical ✨

    You can get a regular dose of wonder by joining Kate's membership Wonder Club - now only £6 a month.

  • Artistic Tea Breaks: Sandra Palmer (The Brummy Artist) has an art print based on companionship and her favourite tipple - tea! Perfect for the home or office wall of a tea lover (or a prompt to take a break!). Grab 10% off with the code DOCREWTEA42 - valid until midnight GMT on 11th December.

    Sandra’s full collection features flowers (she’s on a mission to create "Floral art that makes you blooming smile"), bold colours, playful designs, and a whole lot of fun. Why? Because floral art doesn't have to look like Grandma's sofa! And those Parma Violets? They're a little shoutout to her family name.

  • Cooking Class Gift Vouchers: Delight your friends and loved ones with an unforgettable cooking class experience. From sushi to dim sum dumplings and fresh pasta to baking there is something to suit everyone’s tastebuds. Let them choose the class and the date. It’s the perfect gift for anniversaries, birthdays or any special occasion.

    My Discount Code is DOCREW for 10% off. . Buy a voucher.

Alternative healing and personal discovery

Neela with her Blue Kit.

  • Human Design Reports: Permission To Be You is a bespoke 15-page Human Design report prepared by Sarah Lynas of Confidence by Design. This just-for-you report offers practical and relatable tips for business owners who want to manage their energy and make great decisions.

  • If you already know and love your Human Design, why not gift the joy of a 1-1 reading to a friend?

  • Hayfever Prevention Protocol: Plan ahead and prepare your body NOW so you don't suffer next summer! Neela Prabhu of Homeopathic Harmony has a special 5-week hayfever prevention programme which you take in the winter to prepare your body for sneezy season.

    And if you’d like to heal 90% of minor ailments with no side effects, check out Neela’s Blue Kit with its add-on.

  • Short Empowerment Courses: Empower and inspire with the gift of transformation through The Rising Woman and The Wise Woman Transits short courses for just £22. 

    Both look at key astrological transits that we all go through and how they can be portals to greater confidence, self-awareness and alignment. The Rising Woman is for you if you're 28-37, The Wise Woman is for 38-52+.

    Made easy to understand even if you are not familiar with astrology at all. tap into your inner feminine wisdom. They both provide lifelong tools for growth, empowerment, and connection to the universe.

    The Wise Woman live version starts 2nd December, and runs for 2 weeks, and will be converted to an online course to access anytime, the Rising Woman live version is 2 weeks and starts 6th January, and is also lifetime access.

    Hosted by Intuitive Guide and Astrologer, Lauren Jane who is passionate about connecting women back to their inner power and magic.

  • 2025: Your Hottest Year Yet: Ruth Ramsay's Erotic Planning Workshop - Make 2025 Your Hottest Year Yet' - is perfect for people who enjoy reflecting and planning, and want to try applying this to an area of life they maybe haven't before - their sex lives. Book this online workshop now, and use the code GOODNESS-25 for 25% off.

  • Here's what business coach Caroline said about last year's workshop: "I loved the workshop, it was amazing. I've literally never sat down for 90 mins to think about and plan my erotic life, and if I - as sexually confident and empowered woman AND an experienced coach - haven't done it then you can bet 99 per cent of the population have never done this!"

Digital and website services

Unique seasonal experiences

  • Audio Christmas Cards: Every year, Sara Starling Voiceover creates a cracking audio Christmas card to tickle your ears. It's a thank you to her clients, to you and to all the people who've supported her over the last year. What's more, it's free and it'll appear in her festive newsletter. Sign up here and you'll be treated to a Dogologue, too!

    You can listen to previous Christmas crackers/reels at the bottom of this page.

  • 🎅Stay calm this Christmas! The Laughter Advent Video Calendar is here just for you!

    To en-JOY the pre-Christmas mayhem, it's time to en-JOY the Laughter Advent Video Calendar - receive a fun Christmas-themed video every morning by email. 🎅It's the best way to combat pre-Christmas craziness and stress, and boost your happiness. "Pure joy" as Fearne Cotton calls me!

    😃 Suitable for all ages!

    😂 Melt the stress with laughter (dissolves by 40%!)

    😃 As a reader of this blog, you save £10 by joining before 1 December. Join here today for only £7.

    If you're reading this after 1st December, there's a fantastic option of the Feel Good Laughter Video Course - 31 daily Laughter Yoga videos to boost your happiness levels.

Free ways to support small business owners

Sometimes the best gifts don't cost anything. Small business owners will still do a happy dance if you did any of the following.

  • Write them a review on Google (and then copy it over on Facebook or wherever else they collect reviews)

  • Recommend them to others

  • Give them a social media shout-out

  • Share photos of things you've bought from them (and let them know they can use these in their marketing)

Happy thoughtful gifting!

*Note: All offers and codes mentioned are valid as of publication. Please check with individual businesses for current availability and terms.*

Want to spend time with these amazing business owners and 50+ more Do Crew members every week as you get marketing done joyfully? Then join the Do Crew! We’d love to welcome you in!