Latest Gift basket business Podcast Episodes
3 Action Steps for Success | Episode 100
Gift Basket Business - June 13, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutesIn this final podcast episode, I share three ways to start and keep your business thriving no matter what's occurring in your area or around the world. Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device! How to Start a Home...
A Different Way to Buy Gift Basket Products | Episode 99
Gift Basket Business - June 06, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutesWhat is your first thought when you see products in retail stores that are perfect for your gifts and baskets? Immediately buy as much as possible? Ask customer service if they have more in stock? Find out the manufacturer's name to buy directly from them? Those options are possibilities, ...
Your Non-Home Workspace Options | Episode 98
Gift Basket Business - May 30, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutesA homebased environment may be where your business starts, but at some point, your business may outgrow that location. Where else can you set up your enterprise? This episode provides three options which may be appropriate or, if not, will help you generate new ideas for establishing your busin...
How to Get Newspaper Publicity | Episode 97
Gift Basket Business - May 23, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutesReports about newspapers' demise may be true regarding their revenue, but you still have opportunities to have a feature story written about your beautiful gifts and gift baskets. Do you know which newspaper sections are your target, and if so, do you know how to get a reporter's attention to i...
Design and Cost Cutting Options | Episode 96
Gift Basket Business - May 16, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesAs prices for raw materials continue to increase, where are the areas to decrease expenses? Do you need to buy everything at a premium price, or are there ways to keep more money available for marketing by finding alternatives to how you operate now? This episode uncovers some areas you may not...
Can I Recycle That? | Episode 95
Gift Basket Business - May 09, 2022 15:00 - 9 minutesBecoming conscious about how our gift basket supplies participation in pollution is a common concern. Thankfully, there are products we can use that are recyclable, eco friendly, and organic, leaving no footprint in the earth's atmosphere in the coming years. Which products are biodegradable no...
Three Reasons Not to Start this Business | Episode 94
Gift Basket Business - May 02, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutesWant to start making and selling gift baskets right away? Wait a minute! There are good reasons to turn your creativity into a lucrative business, and there are reasons to think wisely and decide if this is the time to build an enterprise. This episode reveals when gift baskets may not be the b...
Five Good Sources You Overlook | Episode 93
Gift Basket Business - April 25, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutesGood information is available to build your business. Of course there is GiftBasketBusiness.com, and that's just the beginning. This episode introduces you to five more sources waiting for you to explore. Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through...
Website Checkups You Can Handle | Episode 92
Gift Basket Business - April 18, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutesIf you haven't reviewed your website in at least four months, it's time to give it a look. Why? Your customers may be ordering a gift you no longer offer, or perhaps someone is emailing you on your contact form, and the form is broken. These examples, their solutions, and more are discussed in ...
Protecting Your Inventory | Episode 91
Gift Basket Business - April 11, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutesWhat's your first step if you walk into your studio and find that you've been robbed or that a flood has damaged everything in the room? Hopefully, you have insurance that will cover the loss, but it's not enough to have insurance. You must have all of the documentation needed to submit your cl...
Six Tips to Work with a Retailer | Episode 90
Gift Basket Business - April 04, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutesHow would you feel to collaborate with a large or small retailer to create a successful in-store special event? Such an opportunity is possible, but you must plan ahead to not only reach the person in charge but also choose the right venue and exceed their expectations and customers' expectatio...
Making Sales Decisions Without Fear | Episode 89
Gift Basket Business - March 28, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutesYou can feel lots of anxiety when receiving an order, especially when it's your first sale or the first big sale from a corporation. Such excitement may compel you to cave in to all types of requests from the client, but it's smart to think before you agree to what they want. Hear this episode ...
Creating Customer Relations | Episode 88
Gift Basket Business - March 21, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutesHow do you maintain information about your customers? Do you keep the details all in your head, or is a computer program where you store the details? Customer relationship management programs have been around for years, and setting up or updating one helps you to continue good connections with ...
Your Three Step Presentation Plan | Episode 87
Gift Basket Business - March 14, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutesHow do you plan what information you'll share at that first presentation with a corporate client? There's more to presentations then telling them you make gift baskets and hoping they'll reach for the corporate checkbook. This episode provides three main steps to position yourself for longevity...
How Incentives Boost Your Revenue | Episode 86
Gift Basket Business - March 07, 2022 17:00 - 10 minutesWhat does your incentive program include? If you have such a program for business or have never considered one, this episode is for you. Don't have a program? Hear why incentives have strong potential to increase income. Have a program? The options you hear may help to restructure your curren...
What Do You Do All Day? | Episode 85
Gift Basket Business - February 28, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutesWhat is your process when entering your studio each day? Do you have a plan of action, or do you wing it, allowing time to whittle away so you convince yourself that you're making progress? This episode encourages you plan your day's activities before the day arrives. Whether investing in a pla...
Does Competition Really Exist? | Episode 84
Gift Basket Business - February 21, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutesWhat word characterizes the retailers in your area who sell similar gifts and baskets you make? Do you call them competitors, or are they simply others who sell gift baskets? This episode puts a different spin on the words competitor and competition and shares three reasons to be glad others i...
Saying No to a Bad Sale | Episode 83
Gift Basket Business - February 14, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutesMust you agree to every sale? You may want to approve every order that comes your way, but that decision is sometimes hazardous for your business and your health. How do you decide which orders are for you and which ones are not? This episode uncovers four ways to determine if a sale is truly ...
Operate Your Business to Sell It | Episode 82
Gift Basket Business - February 07, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutesYour business is growing steadily, and revenue is strong, but is what you've created a business that someone else will buy? Have you been thinking about selling and what it takes to set up your business for sale? This episode reveals three steps to focus on now that creates the foundation for s...
How to Specialize a Group Order | Episode 81
Gift Basket Business - January 31, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutesThere are some sales for multiple gifts where you will make every gift basket the exact same. Then there are sales where the order is for multiple people within the same office. That's when your magical skills create designs that take each receiver's breath away. When does this magic happen, an...
Creating a Successful Membership Program | Episode 80
Gift Basket Business - January 24, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutesWhat if you had a steady source of income through your own gift basket of the month program? Such an endeavor is possible, but there is lots of research, planning, and preparation to ensure the success of your program. What are the components required to launch and maintain your membership? Thi...
My Website is Copied. Now What? | Episode 79
Gift Basket Business - January 17, 2022 16:00 - 9 minutesWhat is your reaction when researching information online and finding your exact website, or part of your website, is part of someone else's site? Your heart certainly skips a beat, and your blood pressure may rise a bit, but after that it's time for action to have illegal copying removed. How...
Creating a Returns Policy | Episode 78
Gift Basket Business - January 10, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutesWhat's your response if a client asks for their money back? Will you agree, or have you created terms for your business that disallow a monetary refund? If you have not created a returns policy, now's the time to craft one and post it on your website. If you have a policy, perhaps it's time to...
Three Takeaways from a Specialty Retailer | Episode 77
Gift Basket Business - January 03, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutesAs a solo designer, do you wonder how larger gift basket retailers organize their business? This episode takes you behind the scenes to experience what I learned about making and selling gift baskets at a walk-in store. There was lots of insight, which includes the three lessons I share with y...
A Quick Review for Future Planning | Episode 76
Gift Basket Business - December 27, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutesSome of your gift baskets may sell quickly, and others may be waiting for an upgrade from you, or perhaps you're ready to update some of your designs. Thankfully, you have the option to change your gifts and baskets whenever you wish. This episode provides ideas on what to watch for in terms of...
Trade Shows In Person and Virtual | Episode 75
Gift Basket Business - December 20, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutesAttending a trade show can be highly instrumental for your business. It's a place to find items that your customers want most as well as items other gift basket retailers may not offer. Today, there are opportunities to not only attend shows in person but also virtually, saving you time, money,...
How to Detect Fake Orders | Episode 74
Gift Basket Business - December 13, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutesReceiving an order by email or phone is so gratifying. You're about to make money, but first ask yourself: is this a real order, or is it fake? There are telltale signs you must be aware of to separate real from fraudulent orders. This episode helps you recognize the difference. Even if you ar...
Four Ways to Increase Visibility | Episode 73
Gift Basket Business - December 06, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutesLarger gift and gift basket retailers get lots of promotion around the holidays and during special events. You can pursue the same types of promotion in your local area. How? This episode uncovers four solid methods to create a buzz about your gifts and baskets. Consistency is the foundation fo...
What Customers Want | Episode 72
Gift Basket Business - November 29, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutesIt's not easy to find out how clients perceive your gifts. You can ask them, but they often don't tell you the whole story. This episode reveals the the likes, wants, and dislikes about gift baskets based on an independent test from Consumer Reports. Customers and recipients rated the gift bask...
Pop Up Shop Tips | Episode 71
Gift Basket Business - November 22, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutesPop up shops have existed longer than the pop up shops has been a familiar phrase. Are you considering opening a temporary store to promote and sell your gifts and baskets? There are lots of considerations, and this episode will inspire you to put all of the pieces together before hanging your...
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