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From Facebook to WordPress, many enormously successful businesses started in an entrepreneurial college student’s dorm room. Enterprising students are continuously coming up with ingenious business ideas and launching companies in between their college classes. If you know a college student-preneur who is back at school this fall, give them a “back-to-class” gift that will help them run their business even better this year and beyond!

There are so many products out there that help entrepreneurs be more efficient and productive. Below are just a few essentials that all student-preneurs should keep on-hand to be the best business owners they can be. From innovative earbuds for calls with clients to an ingenious app that helps über-busy student business owners maintain their health and fitness (which is crucial for company success), the below products are a must.

Canon PIXMA TS8320 Wireless Inkjet All-In-One Home Printer
Whether they’re printing off a business proposal or that final project, student-preneurs need a reliable printer. The Canon PIXMA TS8320 is an excellent option! Featuring a simple, 2-step wireless setup process, the printer has advanced 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi® capability that allows you to conveniently print on the go from a compatible smartphone. You can also copy and scan documents and print DVDs, CDs, and nail stickers. It also has improved built-in support via QR codes to quickly troubleshoot any issues!

Users will also love the stunning print quality (via a six individual ink system), auto 2-sided printing, and dual paper feeding that holds both regular paper and photo paper. Also has voice-activated printing (ask your Amazon Alexa™ to check ink status!) and a large 4.3″ high contrast touch LCD screen that allows users to easily configure settings and navigate menu options. The improved FINE cartridge system with new Dye Color also offers better photo printing on Photo Paper Plus Glossy II paper! It also features AirPrint®, (easily print from your iPhone® or iPad®!) and auto paper width detection to make printing easier.

Buy now: $199.99 at usa.canon.com (available in black, white, and red)

Jabra Evolve 65t Wireless Earbuds
These earbuds are perfect for the on-the-go student-preneur who constantly travels from classes to client meetings. Engineered to be the world’s first UC-certified true wireless earbuds, they feature superior 4-microphone professional sound and block out background noise. Compatible with top online voice call services like Skype for Business, they can connect to a smartphone and a laptop simultaneously and feature one-touch access to voice assistants like Amazon Alexa. The battery also lasts 5 hours on a single charge!

Buy now: $329.00 at jabra.com.

ClassPass Gift Card
In order for the student business owner to stay on top of both their classwork and company tasks, it is pertinent that they manage their health and stress levels. Help make this easier for them with a gift card to ClassPass, which gives users access to over 20,000 fitness studios, gyms, and other wellness experiences in over 20 countries. Busy student-preneurs can check out relaxing yoga classes, meditation sessions, high intensity kickboxing classes to blow off steam, and more! Classes can be booked through the app and online platform.

Buy now: Gift cards are available in any amount at classpass.com.

Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance XS watch
The sophisticated Alliance XS watch will help boss ladies stay punctual and dress to impress at client presentations, conventions, and networking events. Feminine and timeless, it features a structured pearly dial and super Luminova on the dots, hands and numerical indexes to make it easier to read. This timepiece exudes refined elegance and blends into any attire, whether it’s your favorite pantsuit or a classy sweater and jeans for happy hours! Also features scratch-resistant, triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

Buy now: $395.00 at swissarmy.com.

Minut Point Smart Home Alarm
Student-preneurs who run businesses from their dorm room or apartment must keep their workspace, laptops, and files safe from intruders, potential fires, floods, and more. The Minut Point Smart Home Alarm wirelessly monitors motion, sound, temperature, air pressure, and humidity without the need for intrusive cameras. It sends instant mobile alerts if anything out of the ordinary occurs! Easy to install in minutes, it connects via Wi-Fi with an iOS and Android Smartphone app and also recognizes other alarms going off.

Buy now: $149.00 at minut.com.

Spry Pure: The Only Truly Clean Pillow
A good night’s rest is crucial to work to the best of your ability. Help make sleep even healthier and cleaner with the waterproof and breathable Spry Pure pillow, which features a proprietary soft-surface PneumaPure® filter technology that blocks 100% of all dust, mold, pollen, bacteria, and viruses from entering the interior of a pillow. Only clean air passes through, which lowers the risk of asthmatic and allergic reactions. There is also no need to launder the pillow–simply wipe down the water-resistant exterior with a mild solution.

Buy now: Adult memory foam pillow is $129.00 at sprytherapeutics.com.

Read the full Home Business Magazine article here.