Unemployed and Starting a Gift Basket Business

Posted on February 26, 2009 
Filed Under Startup Help

Give each of your gift baskets a namePenny asks:

“I’ve just lost my job and want to start a gift basket business. I have a mortgage to pay and children to feed. Tell me how to get up and running quickly.”

No matter how much a business wants to push their fee-based books and materials on you, it would be cruel of that business owner, including me, to encourage you to start a business in your present circumstances.

The decision to make and sell gift baskets is best done when you have access to monies not set aside for food, clothing, and shelter, especially where the well being of families is concerned.

This business requires products, equipment, and training to ensure that your gift baskets sell steadily and at the highest possible profit.

Starting your business now will be frustrating and unwise. Investment money, concentration, and persistence are required to succeed. You’ll find more information about the traits of highly-successful gift basket designers in the frequently-asked questions section of GiftBasketBusiness.com.

When you’re truly ready, financially and otherwise, the gift basket industry will be here for you.

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5 Responses to “Unemployed and Starting a Gift Basket Business”

  1. Patti Sherman on March 1st, 2009 1:27 pm

    I own a gift basket connection in Schenectady, NY. I advise one wanting to start a gift basket business in this economy to think twice. I have been in business for 20 years and last year was the worst ever! My Christmas business was cut in half by corporate accounts not ordering this year due to lack of business on their end! I lost almost $15.000 of business from customers that have been customers for 15-20 years! Please think twice. I am struggling to keep afloat in this economy. Be very thoughtful with your decision!

  2. Marcia Steed on March 2nd, 2009 3:44 pm

    This is wonderful advise.I agree wholeheartedly.

  3. Marcia Steed on March 2nd, 2009 3:45 pm

    Excuse me, I meant advice, either way, it’s great. Thanks

  4. Shirley George Frazier on March 3rd, 2009 2:27 pm

    Patti,

    I know I speak for many aspiring designers in thanking you for your words of wisdom.

    It’s disheartening to read about the lost business you suffered during the past holiday. My hope is that the tide will turn very, very soon.

  5. Shirley George Frazier on March 3rd, 2009 2:27 pm

    Marcia,

    I knew which word you meant and thank you for the clarification!

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