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Gift Basket Business

Shirley George Frazier

The place to explore the triumphs, challenges, and experiences gift basket business designers face in this wildly creative industry. Hosted by Shirley George Frazier, the world's gift basket business expert, author, and chief basketologist at GiftBasketBusiness.com.
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07/12/21 • 11 min

Disclaimer: Consult your attorney for legalities regarding trademark protection.
Applying for and receiving trademark protection for your company name and/or logo is an option for many businesses, but is it an option for you?
This episode provides insights or whether or not trademarking is in your future, but what's shared is just a small piece of the entire puzzle. Visit the USPTO website or similar website in your non-U.S. country for more details.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/what-trademark
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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07/12/21 • 11 min

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Fast food chains ask, "Do you want fries with that?"
Car dealers ask, "Do you want undercarriage cleaning before delivery?"
Every industry practices upselling, and so do we.
What is upselling, and how is it done when a gift basket order arrives? This episode uncovers:

  • How to go about upselling
  • Which products are good for the upsell, and
  • What triggers to listen for when talking with customers so that upselling works

Upselling helps you to add thousands of dollars to your revenue and move lots of merchandise while putting smiles on customers' faces. Hear this episode for all of the details.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Gift Basket Forms: https://giftbasketbusiness.ecwid.com/Gift-Basket-Forms-p168819836
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook

Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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06/28/21 • 12 min

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A client just placed a huge order, and you cannot handle it alone.
Your website just went offline, and you need someone to diagnose the problem.
These are just two of a long list of dilemmas that can and will occur in your business. Where do you turn for help, and how do you determine if such a person can truly solve the problem?
That's the subject of this episode. You'll hear real-life situations and actions you can take to make things better so your business continues to thrive.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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05/24/21 • 23 min

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06/14/21 • 13 min

How do you make sure that all the bells and whistles are reviewed and ready when considering showing your gift baskets at an event?
Such research is vital, because if not done properly, it can close your business or at least cripple it financially.
This episode reveals five questions to ask show producers so you know about their background and experience to bring the right people who are interested in what you offer.
You'll also hear questions to ask yourself before you proceed.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Website: https://GiftBasketBusiness.com/
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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06/14/21 • 13 min

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06/07/21 • 15 min

Adding your gift baskets onto the Amazon platform can yield lucrative sales. What does it take to participate. What are the pros and cons?
This episode introduces you to the possibilities of adding your gift baskets onto the world's most-recognized website.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/amazon-may-be-your-gift-basket-sales-partner
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook

Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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06/07/21 • 15 min

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Why does the transition from working part time to full time or moving your business from hobby to full-time enterprise seem so long?
Whether it takes months or years, your true focus is ensuring that when you do operate full time, you have done the details to ensure that you do not go back to working for someone else. What are those details?
This episode uncovers seven universal steps, some you may already know and have set up, and others you might be glad to learn about here.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/how-to-tell-if-youre-a-gift-basket-designer-or-hobbyist/
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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05/31/21 • 15 min

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06/21/21 • 10 min

As a business owner, you not only have the right to get away, you have an obligation to enjoy time away from your business whether on your own or with family or friends.
What are the steps to wind down and close your doors for a short period of time while informing customers that you will return at a later date?
This episode gives you permission to enjoy your life by setting up procedural steps that ensure that you are happy go leave and return. You deserve down time. Here's the why and how.
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/how-to-take-a-vacation-from-gift-baskets/
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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06/21/21 • 10 min

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05/17/21 • 22 min

IMPORTANT: This episode mentions contracts. Please make sure to speak with your attorney regarding the language in your contracts.
Big orders are usually, but not always, corporate-related sales. What does it take to make sure you are ready for orders that not only need organization but lots more to do it right?
In this episode you'll learn:

  • What IS a big order?
  • What's the difference between a proposal and a contract?
  • How much payment do you request up front?
  • Where is the order assembled?
  • How do you make sure you have enough product?

There's plenty more to solve before the order arrives. Hear this episode so you're ready, because that big order is coming!
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/how-to-handle-the-big-order/
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity
IMPORTANT: This episode mentions contracts. Please make sure to speak with your attorney regarding the language in your contracts.

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05/17/21 • 22 min

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05/10/21 • 27 min

There are lots of moving parts to a gift basket business. However, some parts are easy to complete or put on auto pilot so you profit in the long run.

This episode reveals simple tasks that help you:

  • Stay aware of potential buyers
  • Be ready for a fabulous sale
  • Make better decisions
  • Find out about great items
  • Use programs to scan the net

Designing is fun, but you need insight so you design more profitably.

Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/three-ways-to-prepare-now-for-future-gift-basket-sales/

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Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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05/10/21 • 27 min

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07/05/21 • 13 min

No one starts a business with a goal to go bankrupt or close their doors. Selling gift baskets with profitability in mind is your vision. However, there are ways you can cheat yourself if you're not careful.
This episode features three methods that are commonly not often calculated as best as possible. It's not your fault, so let's review these three ways and resolve to fix it!
Thank you for subscribing to Gift Basket Business, and be sure to rate the podcast through your favorite listening device!
Article: https://giftbasketbusiness.com/heres-lose-money/
Your No. 1 gift basket book: https://pxlme.me/gbbook
Join the 6 week gift basket course! https://pxlme.me/gbbedcourse
Need help with starting, pricing, and more? https://pxlme.me/sgfclarity

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07/05/21 • 13 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Gift Basket Business have?

Gift Basket Business currently has 102 episodes available.

What topics does Gift Basket Business cover?

The podcast is about Retail, Leisure, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Business and Crafts.

What is the most popular episode on Gift Basket Business?

The episode title 'Let's Talk About Trademarks | Episode 52' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Gift Basket Business?

The average episode length on Gift Basket Business is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Gift Basket Business released?

Episodes of Gift Basket Business are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Gift Basket Business?

The first episode of Gift Basket Business was released on Jul 24, 2020.

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