May

27

How to Determine Start-Up Costs

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SUMMER IS TIME TO SIZZLE, NOT FIZZLE

Vacation plans are on the rise and with it opportunities to sell gift baskets while you’re in the office, attending an event, or relaxing on the beach.

This article shares three ways to promote your gift baskets this summer in ways that keep sales coming.

START-UP COSTS AT A GLANCE

How much does it take to start a gift basket business? The answer to this question cannot be quoted as one number. It’s different for every designer.

Learn, in this article, what costs are associated with starting your business so that you calculate a realistic answer.

May

20

Ready to Sell on Consignment?

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A SUPPLIER THAT SAVES YOU MONEY

Manufacturers and suppliers with low and no minimums are high on most designers’ lists. ArtisticGiftBaskets.com is one of those suppliers.

Read their two-part interview here and here, and learn why their products rate highly in the industry.

CONSIGNMENT OR WHOLESALE?

A local merchant sees your gift baskets and asks you to sell them on consignment in her store. Is this deal good for you, or is it better to sell the gift baskets outright at wholesale cost?

This Q&A reveals which option may be better in the long run.

May

13

Marketing Help is Here

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THE QUICK AND EASY WAY TO MARKET

You create gorgeous gift baskets, but getting them into customers’ hands can be difficult if you don’t know the shortcuts. Why try figuring it out the pros explain how and more on these six CDs?

Order now and due to an overrun, you’ll save $100.

SALES ARE LOW, BUT OPTIONS EXIST

Are this year’s sales barely keeping up with last year’s? You’re not alone, but there is lots of potential that you’ve not yet tapped. The first step is to stay positive.

This blog post shares simple steps I took to make changes that generated more business.

May

6

Father’s Day Video Tips

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IT’S RAINING MEN’S GIFT BASKETS

Father’s Day will soon be here, and like Mother’s Day, this is a grand occasion to offer customers something unique and different for their favorite men.

Want ideas? This video helps you to target this special audience by including gift basket items men want most.

FINDING GIFT BASKET RESOURCES ON THE WEB

How easy is it to locate gift basket information online?

Finding Web sites with practical ideas and no sales pitch isn’t as simple as it seems, so you have to dig deeper.

Here’s an article with numerous industry links so you can quickly get back to business.