Sep

2

Save Now by Taking Advantage of Wholesale Specials

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This month I notice that wholesalers are offering lots of special pricing on new and familiar gift basket products.

How many of these specials have you ordered, or are you not aware of what’s available?

Set aside a few minutes of time this week to visit your favorite online wholesale Web sites. You’ll find a tab, usually in the left column, that leads you to a clearance or specials category labeled with those or similar words.

Everything won’t be of interest, but there are lots of opportunities to save money now so that your profits are higher this year.

From there, follow my advice on this 15-minute talk about selling to the corporate market, which you can access by pressing the play button below.

If you can take advantage of sale prices now, you’ll reap big rewards this holiday season.

Learn more:

You still have time to sign up to attend the one-hour online telephone seminar on Corporate Gift Baskets: How to Find Clients, How to Get Orders. Among other results, you’ll:

  • Be able to identify corporate prospects
  • Get to the decision makers and market effectively
  • Complete a near flawless presentation, concluding with sales and referral names for follow up

Click this link for more details about the teleseminar scheduled for September 7, from 8:40 – 9:40 pm EST. You’ll receive the recorded event by Email if you sign up but cannot attend the live session.

Dec

30

Join the BasketSupplies Group on Twitter

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I’m hosting a Twitter group called BasketSupplies to inform you about wholesale products, supplies, services, discounts/sales, and more to keep your inventory filled with items customers prefer receiving and appreciate giving.

Click the following link to join the BasketSupplies group and stay informed:

http://www.twitter.com/BasketSupplies

Mar

25

Why Buy Inventory for Two Occasions?

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Right now is the time to purchase wholesale item for Administrative Professionals Week and Mother’s Day gift baskets. You’re in one of the rare seasons when doubling up on inventory works to your advantage.

In previous newsletters, I’ve mentioned products that are evergreen, items that sell any time of the year no matter what the occasion. A mix of your own evergreen products along with spring-themed merchandise will sell now.

Consider chocolates packaged in spring-themed boxes, snack mixes in cello bags cinched with a flower adornment, and cell phone caddies that position themselves on desktops and home bureaus. These items will sell briskly for both occasions.

Another benefit to buying now is to ensure you have plenty of stock for Mother’s Day rather than waiting until the last minute when suppliers may not have what you need. That impacts on your profit, a disadvantage that works against your ability to satisfy clients and yourself.

Doubling up on inventory puts your mind at ease when suggesting product choices, and it also keeps your sales moving in the right direction.

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Due to popular demand, the report Financial Calculations for Gift Basket Designers will be available once more in a newly-revised edition.

This grow-your-business report, delivered by Email in PDF format, shows how to increase your sales by following a blueprint using one of four calculations – Keystone, Keystone Plus, Triple, and Triple Plus pricing. Look at all four examples, created with products available by wholesale right now, and choose the one that works best for your profitability.

The report also includes examples of how to calculate your break-even point and how to determine your profit and loss.

If numbers make your head spin, this report will make math easy.

Financial Calculations for Gift Basket Designers is available for the pre-production investment cost of $49.97 and will increase in price when completed, so click this link and order today.

Jan

18

Cellophane Wrap, Baby Baskets, How to Find Wholesale Supplies

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CELLO-BRATE YOUR WRAP STYLE

Yesterday, at the Philadelphia Gift Show, attendees watched as I demonstrated how to wrap a small gift with three types of cellophane.

One print was an inside wrap, another enclosed the entire gift, and the third one was a fan topper. None of it clashed, which proves that multiple wraps can work together and look attractive.

Wednesday’s newsletter clears up questions you may have about cellophane and shares tips to ensure that you don’t overspend at trade shows while considering which prints will bring you the highest profits.

NEW LAWS FOR LITTLE ONES

Everyone gets nervous when government starts to intervene with product laws. That’s what’s happening in the U.S., where baby goods are now under strict examination for lead particles.

Are the products currently in your inventory destined for the trash? This article uncovers the new rules for your baby baskets, including links to explanations so that you find yourself on the right side of the law.

BASKETS IN YOUR BACKYARD

The closest wholesale supplier to my shop is just five minutes away, but that’s not true for everyone. Or is it?

A designer recently asked how to find products in her state. You’ll find my suggestions to locate sources at Ask The Gift Basket Expert. It may provide clues to help you uncover a source you didn’t know is steps away from your workshop.

Aug

31

Your Retail Store Policy, Insurance Protection, Wholesale Supplies

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READY TO LAY DOWN THE LAW?
Most retail stores have a policy that outlines the buying, exchange, and return procedures that protect them from customer liabilities that may occur during the store’s existence. I say most stores because you may not have a policy, but that’s about to change.

Wednesday’s newsletter tells what happened to me when a client complained and the good and bad I experienced that finally convinced me to put store rules in print.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY
Do you consider business liability insurance to be an investment or expense? Like all insurance plans, it may be a burden to pay, but you certainly want coverage in place for unexpected disasters.

This blog article explains three reasons why insurance is to be taken seriously in today’s litigious society.

BEFORE I INCREASE THE WHOLESALE SUPPLIES LIST…
During September, the www.GiftBasketWholesaleSupplies.com site will expand to include new suppliers of baskets, foods, enhancements, and more. Is there a different or additional format that will help you find what you need?

Reply to this newsletter, and let me know. About 100 more listings will be added, and I appreciate your feedback on what will assist you on this site.

http://www.giftbasketwholesalesupplies.com/

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