Top 7 Father's Day Gifts for Business Dads

If your dad is a gadget lover, he'll be thrilled to get a digital voice recorder as a Father's Day gift. They're ideal for recording ideas on the fly and serving as notes for business meetings. Many of the current crop also serve as data storage devices, an added bonus. You'll want to make sure you choose a digital voice recorder that allows voice files to be transferred to a computer. The Olympus DS-30 is one such digital recorder your dad might like; it comes with DSS Player Software for easy editing of voice files. For more choices, see Top Digital Voice Recorders.

Your business dad probably already has a cell phone, but when was the last time he updated it? If your father's cell phone screams Stone Age, a snazzy new cell phone could be the ideal Father's Day gift. The one I've chosen here, the Blackberry 9000 Smartphone, is certainly snazzy – but also a real workhorse. It's loaded with communication features such as Enterprise-grade WIFI, Bluetooth 2.0 and built-in GPS. And it's a Blackberry so it comes with all the productivity applications you’d expect. One thing I especially like about this model is the desk-top style web pages.

Lots of business dads take the adage "work hard and play hard" to heart. If your father is involved in a particular sport, you can't go wrong with a new piece of sports equipment as a Father's Day gift, so he can not only play hard but play better. Maybe your dad is a runner and would enjoy a new pair of shoes. Maybe he likes to play racquet sports and could use a new racquet. My dad, a passionate golfer, would really appreciate a new putter such as this Cleveland Classic 3 Putter. It has a slant plumber's neck hosel that gives exceptional alignment at address position every time and that has to be a good thing.

A gift basket could be a special treat for your dad as a Father's Day gift. It may be that while he's sent out a lot of these over the years to customers or clients, he's never received one. Besides giving your dad a pampered VIP feeling, a gift basket is a great way to provide your dad with a selection of his favourite treats. The Gold as Gold gift basket, for example, is a collection of gourmet treats from smoked salmon through chocolate truffles. Mouth watering!

Make it easier for your business dad to get and stay organized on the go with a portable storage device as a Father's Day gift. With a USB flash drive, your dad will be able to download files from his computer and upload them to another just by sticking the storage device into a computer's USB port. The one I've chosen, the SanDisk Cruzer U3 Micro USB Flash Drive provides 4 GB of memory and fits on any keychain. But what's particularly slick about it is the retractable USB port which eliminates the need for caps and protects the port.

The traditional briefcase is always in style so it's always a great Father's Day gift idea. If your dad's briefcase is looking battered, use this Father's Day opportunity as a chance to replace it and give your dad's business image a professional edge. Think quality and tradition when choosing a briefcase. My choice, the Lexington Leather Double Compartment Briefcase, has a rear compartment padded with high density foam to protect a laptop (up to 17 inches), a spacious organizer section and is made of full grain Napa leather.