02.05.09
Posted in Business of Gift Baskets, General Discussions at 11:53 pm by Administrator
Those of you, who are in the business of Gift Baskets, might have come across the unique web site of gourmet foods and baskets, www.ABasketSupply.com.
We carry over 3300 gourmet foods and 1000s of baskets / containers for the gift basket industry at the most competitive prices. In fact many have called us as the “One Stop Shop” for basket supplies.
In the New Year, we are making lots of changes and improvements in the site. The Basket section is getting a complete overhaul. We are adding more basket selections to our already large collection.
In the coming weeks, you will find bags and cellos, sizzles and ribbons and everything that you might need for making a gift basket.
We have also reduced the minimum order quantity. From an early high of $ 150, the minimum purchase requirement has been reduced to $ 75 for Gourmet Foods and $ 50 for Baskets. However, the minimum has to be met for each category and no mix and match can be made for the minimum purchase of $ 75. This is because ABasketSupply is a wholesale site and is for trade only. We want serious gift basket makers or gift stores to get the benefit of the low low prices and have the widest selection available.
In future we shall also be starting a discussion forum for the people in the gift basket business which will be a sharing circle for the people in the trade.
Keep your eyes on www.ABasketSupply.com and you will find lots of exciting things happening.
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02.01.09
Posted in Business of Gift Baskets, General Discussions at 3:15 am by Administrator
A gift basket business is quite easy to start and run from home. You have the minimum of overheads and don’t have to pay any rent. Better still, you can deduct a portion of house expenses and utilities that are used for business as tax deductable expenses. It also gives the flexibility to attend to the needs of the family should the need arise. Just think, after paying for gas and day care expenses, how much are you really making on an annual gross income of $25000 or $ 30000? Not much really. The market for gift baskets is unlimited so to say. Every one around you is a potential customer. Every occasion, birthday, anniversary, get well soon, sympathy, employee appreciation, valentines day, mother day, fathers day, secretaries day and of course Christmas calls for suitable gift and in a time constrained society, more and more people and corporate are turning to gift baskets to meet their gift needs. The most common form of gift baskets are gourmet gift baskets. Every one likes to receive a treat one in a while. Who does not like chocolates, cookies and other mood enhancing goodies? Don’t forget to register the name you like and get all the permits and licenses required by your city and county. Once your business name has been registered, designs finalized, its time to talk marketing. In our next session we shall discuss various marketing strategies. Till then, please visit us at www.ABasketSupply.com and browse the various gourmet foods. www.ABasketSupply.com
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Posted in Business of Gift Baskets, General Discussions at 3:13 am by Administrator
When we search the internet, we come across many get rich quick schemes which sounds so convincing that many of us fall for it. But the reality is that there is no get rich quick scheme. To be successful in any business, we need to start with the basic question: is there a demand for the product or service we are trying to market? Will it fulfill some needs of the user? Will it add value?
Of course it has to be legitimate. And it has to be within our financial means. Just to open a Subway franchise will cost something in the range of $200,000 +. Is it for you? if you are looking to start a small business in a much smaller budget, starting a home based gift basket business may be right thing to do. Gift Basket business is one of the fasted growing business in America today. Business and individuals, looking for that perfect gift are finding gift baskets a perfect solution to their needs and within the budget.
The Gift Basket business is a low cost, low overhead business where the only limitation is our imagination. Like any other business, success in Gift Basket business requires proper planning, good design and creativity, cost control and marketing. The income potential depends on how hard and smart you work. The gross earning can range from $10000 or more for a part time gift basket business operating from home and can be near million dollar plus when you are operating from a store front or mall and have harnessed the power of internet. Some industry reviews suggest that the average earning is approx.$ 50,000+. Not bad for a home based small business when you don’t have to spend any money on franchise fees or incur other high recurring overheads.
Log on to www.ABasketSupply.com to see how you can start a gift basket business easily and be successful.
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Posted in Business of Gift Baskets, General Discussions at 3:11 am by Administrator
In this day and age of tough economic times when more of us are getting the pick slip or having lost a job finding it difficult to get a new one , starting a business from home which does not have huge overheads, low in investment and is fun, is the smart thing to do. But do not fall pray to the scam artists who are offering you money for doing little or nothing. Remember, if something is too good to be true, probably it is not true. The challenges are many. Not all of us have past business experiences, nor we have lots of money to spend on start up. Do you want to spend a fortune on Franchise fees and other expenses? Or do you want to save some money and slowly build up your business. If you are, then starting a gift basket business from your home is possibly the smartest thing to do. Starting gift basket business is easy to say the least. You do not need huge investment in machinery. Nor do you have to spend lots of money on inventory. The market size is huge, running in Billions of dollars and every one you know is a potential customer. Every one loves gourmet foods , chocolates or cookies and every one needs to send a gift now and then for some occasion or other without blowing the budget. The corporates are always looking for that correct gift for many reasons. So before you start any other business, think “gift Baskets”. Do your research and when you are ready,come back to visit www.ABasketSupply.Com for more information . help and guidance. At ABasketSupply.com ,we are your one stop shop for all your Gourmet gift basket needs, starting from Baskets, Fillers, Wraps, Bows and over 3300 Brand name Gourmet foods at the most attractive prices. Very soon we shall be adding drop shipping of gift baskets in ABasketSupply.com to make your business even easier.
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