GETTING TO KNOW THEM AND SELL MORE
Isn’t it wonderful when a client says, “How did you know?” with a big smile on her face as she realizes you understand her without telling you anything? This bonding is possible when you listen with your eyes and ears.

Wednesday’s newsletter is all about relationship building to increase sales to current clients, and it also introduces you to the new site OrganicWholesaleSupplies.com.

IS YOUR COMPETITION RIGHT NEXT DOOR?
Retailers selling gift baskets are easy to spot because they flaunt designs in store windows. Others aren’t so easy to detect.

This blog article explains how to install online tools that uncover where competitors are located and easily set up programs to deliver their information into your Email.

HOW TO GOBBLE UP NOVEMBER SALES
Have you considered offering clients gift baskets for Thanksgiving? This November holiday can be just as lucrative for your bank account as Christmas, especially if you tell clients the benefits of standing out of the holiday gift-giving crowd.

Read this idea about hostess gift baskets before creating a plan to offer gifts for personal and professional giving.

© 2008-2010 Shirley George Frazier. All rights reserved. Shirley George Frazier is the world's expert on the gift basket industry, professional speaker, and author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, The Gift Basket Design Book, and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today. Visit GiftBasketBusiness.com for DVDs, CDs, reports, tips, and more to learn, grow, and profit with gift baskets.

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1. Welcome to the Gift Baskets Newsletter
2. Who’s The Real Competition?

TEA BASKETS ARE TERRIFIC
Ladies adore receiving a tea cup and saucer within their basket paired with teas, sugar spoons, cookies and biscotti. Here’s an article with tips on how to add the cup and saucer, whether it’s being hand delivered or shipped, so that it doesn’t chip or break while in transit.
 
SAY “THANKS” WITH STYLE
Many of your customers will be guests at someone’s home on Thanksgiving Day. What will they take to thank the host? Learn more about hostess baskets and how to offer them to your clients.

© 2008-2010 Shirley George Frazier. All rights reserved. Shirley George Frazier is the world's expert on the gift basket industry, professional speaker, and author of How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, The Gift Basket Design Book, and Marketing Strategies for the Home-Based Business: Solutions You Can Use Today. Visit GiftBasketBusiness.com for DVDs, CDs, reports, tips, and more to learn, grow, and profit with gift baskets.

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1. Know Your Customer and Your Competition
2. Before You Buy Baskets…
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