Gift Basket Work at Home Moms Business!
by Karl Glantschnig
If you are creative and like to make gifts for others, then a work at home gift
basket business might be right for you. Making gift baskets to sell is rewarding
and fun. Many people like the idea of giving personalized baskets for holidays,
birthdays and special events but don’t have the time to put them together. When
you start a gift basket business, you will be supplying them with something they
need and getting the opportunity to put your talents to work.
Before you start your life as a gift basket work at home mom, make sure that
this business is something that you really want to do. If you have never made
gift baskets, but like the idea, try making one or several for your next gift-
giving event. This will also be an opportunity to show off your gift basket
making skills to your friends and family. While you are planning and making your
gift baskets ask yourself if this is something you can see yourself doing on a
regular basis.
Making some sample gift baskets will also give you an idea of how much your
supplies will cost and how much time it will take you to complete each basket.
This will help you gauge pricing when you start your business. However, keep in
mind that when you get a business license you will be able to buy craft supplies
for wholesale prices.
Getting a business license is an important step in making yourself into an
official work at home mom. The process is simple and there are many tax benefits
to becoming a legal businessperson. You will also get your supplies at wholesale
and be able to get discounts on other business related expenses.
Once you have decided that making gift baskets is right for you, it is time to
develop your catalog of basket options and prices. Think up a few prototypes for
different situations. Although gift baskets are popular during the holiday
season, you can also create them for graduations, Mothers Day, Fathers Day,
Valentines Day and other events. Create a few different gift basket ideas and
then ask your friends and family for their opinions. Make sure your choices of
design and gift basket items are popular with many people before you make them
part of your catalog.
Have your prices ready for both standard baskets and custom baskets, and then
make your business cards and start advertising. By now, your friends and family
will know about your business and you can tell them to spread the word on your
new venture. Network with other local businesses, like nail salons and florist
shops, to get your name in front of more people. Targeting businesses that are
frequented by women is a good tactic because women are more likely to purchase
your baskets.
Around the holidays, corporate companies are looking to buy gifts for their
clients and suppliers. This can lead to a lucrative seasonal business for you.
You should start marketing your corporate gift business in October at the latest.
Network with your husbands employers and the employers of your friends and family.
Being a gift basket work at home mom is a great way to show of your creativity
and provide a valuable service at the same time. The rewards are many and with
planning and initiative, it can be a very profitable business venture for you.
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