How to Find In-State Resources

Posted on July 31, 2008
Filed Under General Info

Products are found in every state and country. Rhonda asks:

“I am just starting my gift basket business. Where can I find unique types of baskets from in my city?”

Your search for baskets and other vessels in Louisiana may take a short time, or it may take a few days to find where wholesale baskets are sold. Here’s an idea of where to look.

1. Yellow pages. If this thick book is still delivered to your home or office, find the category “floral suppliers” to see who’s listed. That’s where I found basket wholesalers before the Internet became the default.

2. Retail stores. Many arts and crafts suppliers stack baskets on their shelves and don’t remove tags that tell where the baskets were purchased. If these craft retailers buy baskets locally, the tags will show business names and locations.

3. Online help. The Louisiana state resource page at GiftBasketWholesaleSupplies.com is constantly being updated. If the list on this page doesn’t yet help, perhaps we’ll soon find a basket wholesaler available in your area.

The audio CD, How to Find Products In and Around Your State, also provides a wealth of resource information that will make your research quick and easy.

Someone has what you want, Rhonda. I know you’ll find a supplier.