Gift Guide by Edoc: For the Virtual Worker

Last minute shopping? Here’s a gift guide we’ve compiled for the virtual worker: Open Sesame! Password Reminder Book. Even though many of us have passwords stored or managed digitally, a password book allows you to have your passwords and separate logins in hard copy form. You can keep it nearby at your workstation, or take it with you as you travel. The TurboScan App is one we use to quickly and effortlessly scan our business receipts by using our iPhones. Then we send the receipt, as a PDF, to our office managers and they take care of the rest for us! REMOTE by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson (of 37 Signals) is a book that offers you a roadmap for working virtually—for both manager and worker. One of my favorite lines from the book: “Great remote workers are simply great workers.” This is a must-read—even if you are just considering going remote. Electronics Cleaning Brush by OXO. This brush has one end meant to wipe away larger pieces of dirt. The other end is designed to reach into those tiny crevices! Perfect for cleaning your electronic devices from time to time. INC. Magazine is a great gift idea for those in your life who are entrepreneurial-minded, which is why we subscribe to the magazine (and blog). The Year Without Pants by Scott Berkun gives you an inside look at what the future of work will look like for companies that want to stay competitive. The Citrus Zinger is a water bottle that helps us—as remote workers—make sure we are mindful about staying hydrated throughout the day. Take half of a citrus of your choice, press it into the reamer, then screw back on the lid, and you now have water with a citrus-kick. A 2014 Eco-Friendly Desktop Calendar. Our office managers use not only a digital calendar, but a monthly calendar like this one right on their desk, which allows them to quickly and easily access their calendar throughout the day. The Leaf Universal Charger charges your iPhone or Android, iPod, or other gadget via USB. It makes for a great stocking stuffer. Small enough to take with you wherever you go, with the Travel Swivel Socket, all the remote worker has to do is plug it into any standard outlet and you have surge protection. Our Mobile Hotspots allow us to truly work (securely!) from any location. Basecamp project management platform provides a one-stop platform to share information in an organized manner. It’s a platform we use at Edoc with our partners. Internally, we also use Campfire for chat. eSign by Edoc is a must for electronically signing documents in 2014—especially when you’re busy, a frequent traveler, or when you’re looking to save time and money on shipping. It’s legally compliant and even allows for bulk signing. Re-usable Starbucks Cup. This $1 re-usable cup is perfect for the virtual worker who spends time working or meeting with team members at their nearest Starbucks. It’s a purchase you can feel good about since you’re helping cut down on cup waste, and with a discount of $.10 per beverage, after 10 cups of Joe, it’s paid for itself. Purchase one in-store. The Logitech USB Headset provides high quality audio for your webinars, hangouts, or any other kind of video conference. Edoc Pocket Pal is for when we are on-the-go—perfect for taking quick notes or when an idea comes to mind and you need to quickly write it down. We don’t just use digital tools, believe it or not! The Cord Catch holds your cord in place on your desk. No more fumbling around for your cords after you unplug and move your laptop. The Fitbit One allows us to quantify our fitness each day. Track your daily steps, calories burned, and even your quality of sleep with your Fitbit. With less distractions and interruptions compared to a bricks-and-mortar office setup, the Fitbit helps remind us to get more movement in throughout the day. I have the app that goes with the device on my iPhone, and it wirelessly syncs with my Fitbit in real time, throughout my day, to let me know how close I am to the goals I’ve set. Our snack of choice at Edoc: Amaizing Grace Kettle Corn. It’s been called “the best kettle corn of all time,” and we’d have to agree. Want to be on the receiving end of one of these gifts? Then be sure to share this post. Or, if you think we missed a gift idea, leave us a comment and let us know. [caption id="attachment_714" align="alignleft" width="150"] Kim Sykes[/caption] READ MORE: If you liked this post, you might like “What Kind of Business are You Running?” Kim Sykes is a marketer and content creator at Edoc Service, Inc., a total virtual company.]]>