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Selling in Uncertain Times

Watching the local news and the national news creates an air of uncertainty to business owners.  Here are some tips to work toward your goals during crisis periods and breeze through periods of doubt with your customers and your employees. … Continue reading

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Create Your Own Bunny

Gift Basket Review Online Designer Debra Paulk shows you how to create this irresistible bunny for Spring Designs

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Seven Overlooked Holiday Opportunities

1. Contract with hair and nail salons to create mini holiday baskets to sell to salon customers using the salon’s products.  In addition to outright sales, these baskets can be given as gifts to their “special” customers. Think small (i.e. nail … Continue reading

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Texting Tips

Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, who is also the founder of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, says it’s another reminder that no matter how much we rely on technology, … Continue reading

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How do I compete?

  How can I compete with the lower priced baskets that are available at the discount stores?   A.The answer to that question comes down to quality. If you look at those baskets, the items included are usually low cost … Continue reading

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Paradise Gifts

Valentine’s Day is one of the best-selling seasons for romantic travel bookings. Market “Paradise” gift baskets to travel agencies, if you aren’t already on that trail. Travel agents can send a Valentine’s Day gift basket with notice of a surprise … Continue reading

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Hidden Cost

You know about the costs of the basket and its products. But what about those “hidden” costs which are involved? A handmade ribbon-even moderately priced ribbon-could he costing you as much as $4 in costs. The following is a list … Continue reading

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Glue Dots

Have you visited Glue Dots to sample their amazing website of solutions for you.  We use their products in numerous baskets and all professional artist find answers to their how to’s of product placement.  Their solutions are the best in … Continue reading

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Q & A Moving a Home Based Business into a Retail Location

Q. I’m at a crossroads in my business. After operating from my basement studio for 4 years, I have not yet turned a decent profit because I keep investing in more things like Yellow Pages advertising, coupon advertising, a van … Continue reading

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Succeed Today!

Learn classic Gift Basket Design from the industry’s originator and innovator — Debra Paulk. Books and videos are available at www.gbreview.com Check Out These DVD’s: • The Four Basic Building Methods for Gift Basket Construction • Starting Out Right Gift … Continue reading

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