In today's high-tech world, one of the most often overlooked gift ideas for a businessman or woman is a pen. Even with the advent of computer scanners, faxes, and other fancy electronic equipment, there is still the need to occasionally sign on the bottom line. A high quality ballpoint pen or a fine fountain pen will help provide that extra flourish.

Day timers and electronic organizers are compact enough to carry in a suit pocket when a laptop or briefcase is too cumbersome.

Leather wallets, business card holders, and briefcases also help provide a stylish and professional look.

Gift certificates for online courses are wonderful gift ideas for anyone wanting to get ahead in their career or improve their job performance. Also consider subscriptions to business magazines or online databases pertaining to their profession.

Some great computer accessories should also be considered when coming up with gift ideas for the businessman or woman on your list. Think about a silver plated computer mouse with engraved initials, or a less expensive gift of a handy USB pen drive. If they give frequent presentations a laser pointer is also an option.

Other techno-gadget gifts include wireless cell phone headsets, voice recorders to record memos and short messages, and even pre-recorded cassettes or CD's of stress reduction music, or motivational speakers.

Clothing is difficult to buy for other people. Tastes differ. A gift certificate to a good clothing store may be more appropriate for the businessperson than picking out a tie or article of clothing they will never wear.

If gift ideas for the businessman or woman on your list have run out and you need one more original gift consider a gift certificate for an Image Consultation. Image is very important in the business world. An Image Consultant will give advice on dress, style, posture, and language that will help develop a polished image.