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Are you the creative type who enjoys the art of gift-giving? Well, the gift basket business is not slowing down, and it's a great time to get into this field.

There are many profitable niche markets for which to provide your customized service - plus you can sell to both individuals and businesses. In fact, you might be hard-pressed to find someone who has never received a gift basket as a gift.

Below, you'll find information on:

- Gift Basket Business Plan and Start-up Guide
- Gift Basket Wholesale Suppliers
- How to Advertise and and Find Customers

First, you want to choose your niche (your ideal client) and put together a business plan for selling gifts baskets. Whether you pick up a book at your local library, bookstore, or meet with a local gift basket owner, you can learn some valuable lessons before you ever get started!

It's becoming easier to find and purchase wholesale supplies for gift baskets. This includes the items inside the basket and the gift basket packaging, shrink-wrap, cellophane, etc... You can even shop online. Check out:

• Nashville Wraps
• Createive Gift Packaging
• United Basket Company
• List of Wholesale Craft Suppliers

Gift Basket Experts Cara Michele Cohen, Michelle Larsen, Debra Paull and Cherle Reagor have put together a business start-up guide specifically for people wanting to start their own gift basket businesses. They provide step-by-step instructions and answers to your questions in an easy-to-follow guide (Like a class - only better!).

Find out:

• Find out what you need to get started, including licenses, permits, insurance, trademarks, legal structure and sources of start-up funds
• How to choose a niche and developing a gift basket product line, plus retail vs consignment vs nonretail commercial vs mail order
• What office equipment is needed, basket-related equipment, vehicles and how to take gift basket orders, purchasing and billing
• 12 creative low-cost ways to market your gift basket business, combined with stories and suggestions from gift basket experts in the field

Start a Gift Basket Business

Gift Basket Business Resources:

Register Your Business Name Get a Business License Free Business Insurance Quotes Business Accounting Software Accept Credit Cards

Invoice Software 10 Best Gourmet Gift Basket Ideas Business Phone Systems | Online Fax Design Your Own Logo Open an Online Gift Basket Store

Selling Your Gift Baskets

An easy way to meet potential clients and get referrals for free without having to give a sales pitch is to get involved in your community. Join professional groups and industry organizations to network with others. Participate and plan events involving people in your local neighborhood.

The more active you are, the more word will get around about who you are and what you do. You'd be surprised that how the friendships you make can turn into business opportunities - simply because people like you.

Take the guesswork out of finding customers by picking up the best marketing guide I've found. You'll find out free and extremely low cost ways to attract new clients to your business with very little effort - saving you tons of money

Marketing Expert David Frey shows you how to implement these strategies right away, for immediate profit. The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Resource

Create an online presence for your gift basket business and show off a professional visual display of your baskets and other gifts. This is a great way to attract local clientele - and your website can do much of the "selling" for you. It's easier and cheaper than you think with a Free Website Builder.

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