Get Answers to Your Gift Basket Questions

Tuesday November 27, 2007 • Leave a Comment 

holiday-basket.jpgNewcomers and veterans ask many questions as they manage their businesses during the holidays. Based on my 16+ years of retail experience I’ve created these answers on websites, my blog and a variety of products. Use this handy guide to direct you to answers to the most frequently asked questions.
 
1. I’m just getting started. Do I need a license or permit?
2. How can I possibly compete with Costco?
3. Where do I sell my gift baskets?
4. Can I add wine to my gift baskets?
5. What are some tips you can give me about holiday orders?
6. How do I make products stand up in a basket without handles?
7. How do I price my baskets?
8. What’s the difference between Kwanzaa and Christmas?
9. Can you show me how to shrinkwrap?
10. Where can I find containers like trays, buckets, drums, etc.?

If your question wasn’t answered, email it to me at flora@giftbasketbusinessworld.com



Give Thanks

Tuesday November 20, 2007 • Leave a Comment 

give-thanks.gifAmericans think of Thanksgiving primarily as an American holiday. The truth is that wherever cultures have farmed and gathered crops, they have celebrated the harvest. It is time to show appreciation for the bounty of the year, to pause from work, and enjoy time with family and friends.
 
But Thanksgiving is also time to say thanks to your loyal customers.

No matter how Thanksgiving is celebrated, it offers you opportunities to increase your  profits in five ways.
 
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Have You Considered Drop Shipping?

Tuesday November 13, 2007 • Leave a Comment 

Drop shipping has become a successful addition to the services offered by many startup and veteran gift basket designers and gift retailers alike. And for good reason.
 
Drop shipping helps you earn profits while avoiding the hassles of shopping, stocking, storing and tracking inventory, creating designs, packaging and shipping.
  
Drop shipping is a mutually agreeable arrangement between the manufacturer or distributor of a product or gift basket design, and you, the retailer.

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Countdown to the Holidays: Lower Your Anxiety, Increase Your Profits

Tuesday November 6, 2007 • Leave a Comment 

As you move into high gear for the upcoming holidays you may be feeling excitement or anxiety. You may even feel a little scared.

By now you may have gotten so many orders that you wonder if you’ll be able to get them all done in time. Or you may not have gotten any orders and are having that sinking feeling that you’ll be left with cases of gingerbread cookies or cheese shaped like snowmen.

No matter where you fit within these two scenarios, there are a number of tips that can help you get through this season.
 
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