Gift Baskets Newsletter » Delivery Options

Deliveries – For Free or For a Fee?

Shirley George Frazier — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:42:32 +0000

There’s lots of talk about gift basket delivery charges now that the holidays are approaching.

You may be tempted to not charge clients just to get the order, but do the calculations beforehand.

That’s the topic of this week’s newsletter.

I recently waived the delivery fee for a client, but that was after I made sure that other costs were covered. No one can determine this decision for you; it’s up to you to add up the charges and decide how to proceed.

You’ll find more about deliveries and charges in these articles:

Getting Paid Before Delivering Baskets
What’s Your Delivery Dress Code?
When a Customer Gets Upset, I…

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How to Safely Transport Designs From Point A to B

Shirley George Frazier — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:15:32 +0000

If you don’t load gift baskets into a vehicle correctly, you’ll have major problems when arriving at the client’s destination.

That’s the subject of this week’s online Basket Biz newsletter.

You’ll read about my horrific travels with gift baskets destined for The Food Network studio and three tips to get your gifts and baskets to Point B safely and securely.

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Increase Sales, Ask Questions, Delivery Solutions

Shirley George Frazier — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:17:31 +0000

DO YOU SABOTAGE YOUR SALES?
Some corporate clients show great enthusiasm as you show them a selection of gift baskets, and that enthusiasm can be contagious. It can also harm your profit margin.

Wednesday’s newsletter shares three strategies to make sure you don’t give away the store while satisfying clients. These tips are very important, especially as you move closer to securing holiday sales.

SOLUTIONS TO FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
New designers often ask me about finding baskets and uncovering statistics. Many veterans want answers, too.

This in-depth article gives you the answers to five popular questions I hear from worldwide industry participants. I believe you’ll gain great insights, and I also encourage you to share your comments.

DELIVER ME FROM DRIVING
Is it wise to drive from town to town delivering your gift baskets, or is the better to find an alternative way to get your products into local clients’ hands?

This Q&A at Ask The Gift Basket Expert steers you to better delivery options than spending your time on the road.

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