May
25
Making a Profit, Frequently-Asked Questions, Selling on Consignment
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MAKE PROFIT, NOT LOSS
Profitability is the No. 1 goal of every business or serious hobby, and gift basket designers consistently ensure that costs are controlled before the gift is delivered. Wednesday’s newsletter points out how to increase your profits and make sure expenses are covered no matter how long you’ve been in business.
THE 411 ON FAQ
How important is an FAQ (frequently-asked questions) area on your Web site? The answers convince prospects of your dedication to them. Most of all, it’s easy to add to building trust. This blog article includes several questions to begin creating your FAQ section.
WHOLESALE OR CONSIGNMENT?
A designer asked me how to start selling her gift baskets through retail stores. I answer her question at Ask The Gift Basket Expert and also explain the option of selling her baskets at wholesale cost so she doesn’t have to return to the store to pick up unsold gifts.
Apr
20
HOSPITALS SEARCH FOR YOUR HELP
My first meeting at a hospital gift shop bombed. I didn’t research the market to learn what made them buy, and my gift baskets were rejected. Luckily, the manager gave me another chance, and they soon became a long-term client.
Wednesday’s newsletter provides the condensed version of how to sell to this lucrative industry so that your first meeting guarantees a healthy sale.
HOW TO SPEAK AND SELL
Your presentation in front of an audience will be successful if it answers one question: What do I want them to do when it’s over? Ask The Gift Basket Expert responds to this dilemma, and another designer’s comment adds to the conversation to ensure that your speech wins sales.
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Nov
7
Sell Your Baskets to Retailers
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Is it bad timing to offer your baskets to retail stores at a wholesale cost? Absolutely not.
In fact, the timing is perfect to sell baskets outright to florists, small stores, and other shops where gift baskets complement their holiday inventory.
Here’s why.
1. They want selling options that don’t involve labor.
2. They know that ready-made baskets are bought on impulse, and that means more sales.
3. Like you, they want to be considered as a one-stop shopping service to their customers.
You’ll find information on how to profit from this niche and 10 tips to get started in the two-page article, Selling Wholesale Gift Baskets: Is It For You?
