Is Your Workspace Ready for Holiday Orders?

Tuesday October 9, 2007 • Leave a Comment 

According to the International Data Corp. nearly 27 million people were working from home at the end of 2006.
 
Working from home for gift basket designers means more than just setting up an office and meeting deadlines. It also means providing adequate storage for products and supplies and ample workspace for assembling designs.
 
If you’re like most gift basket designers you actively seek corporate orders, especially for the holidays. When you win large contracts, however, is your workspace ready to handle the assembly of these gift baskets?
 
Here are some ways others have met this challenge:
 
1. Rent or sublease an industrial space or a commercial kitchen for the months prior to the holidays.
2. Arrange to assemble the designs at the warehouse or other vacant space owned by your client.
3. Clear space for assembly tables in your garage, attic or basement.
4. Assemble gift baskets in small quantities in your regular workspace and store finished designs elsewhere.
5. Outsource the assembly of your designs to a fulfillment service. Some even take care of the delivery.
6. Work an agreement with a business that has adequate workspace to use it during the hours when their business is closed.