subject: Start a Gift Basket Business | wickerchina [print this page] Starting a gift basket business can be an excellent way to make money while having fun. Follow these tips to get started.
Step 1 Choose themes for your baskets. You can do holiday, birthday, weddings, new baby and many other varieties of gift baskets. Don't be afraid to get creative and let your personality shine through each basket.
Step 2 Get your gift basket supplies all sorted. Decide if you will use baskets or gift boxes, and how you will dress up and personalize your gift baskets. Consider what type of food or treats to add.
Step 3 Start to price each gift basket accordingly. The price should include labor, dressings, food and drink supplies and the basket itself.
Step 4 Use your skills when you are starting out your gift basket business. Come up with creative ideas an use your marketing or customer service skills. If you have marketing and organizational skills, utilize them also.
Step 5 Research your competition and keep your baskets unique. Offer something that the other companies do not. Read about the gift basket industry and keep up with trendy ideas.
Step 6 Create awareness for your gift baskets by either donating them to charities where they will be displayed, or leave them in shops with your card. If you are leaving them in shops, target the right ones that will attract the right clientele.
Step 7 Use online marketing(such as wickerchina.com) as well to get your business off the ground and rolling. There are many online directories you can list your business in. You might even want to build up a website for your gift baskets. There are few limitations to what you can do.
