Why Name a Gift Basket?
Anabelle asks:
When I see gift baskets in magazines and get ideas for making something similar, do I have to call my basket the same name shown in the magazine, or can I change the basket’s name?
I’m glad you said that you make something similar to the creative influence you see in magazines rather than make the exact same design, as there are plenty of unique touches that you can include to make a basket different than anything shown in magazines or on store shelves.
It’s wise to change your gift basket’s name just as you’ve changed the overall appearance. Theme names aren’t trademarked, except for a few that are owned by huge confection corporations with deep pockets to pay for certain names.
It’s not necessary to know which names are trademarked. Consider your theme and who will buy it. Then give it a name to encourage your target market to buy it often.
For example, you might create your own version of a “Tower of Treats” and call it “Treat Tower” or “Snack Steeple.”
I notice that the most-successful designers name each of their baskets to give it personality. That’s one trait explained by the gift basket professionals featured in The Gift Basket Design Book.
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Can You Work and Be Sick at the Same Time?
Making gift baskets is, for many of us, a 24-hour career even if you work for someone else.
You may be on another person’s clock, but you’re still thinking about your enterprise.
That’s also true if the flu attacks you, holding you hostage while speaking with customers by phone and make gift baskets between sneezing.
In the midst of all of it you’re very “clean.”
Hands are washed constantly, and you’ll go as far as wearing a mask to make sure that gift basket designs are delivered germ free.
What other industry’s participants go through this for their customers?
I’m achy right now and want to jump back into bed, but that’s out of the question. How do you get the baskets made when you’re sick?
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Business Structure Questions Require Professional Help
Karen asks,
“I need to know what’s the difference from LLC & Sole Proprietor. Which one will be better, (financially profitable) for me. By the way I live in Florida.”
The site, www.Nolo.com, gives a clear explanation on the differences between the limited liability corporation and sole proprietorship business structures.
As for which one is best for you, financially or otherwise, that’s a question for your accountant or attorney. Anyone outside of either industry who even attempts to answer this question is acting irresponsibly.
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