Gift Basket Business- Help?

I need help with ideas for an old business that I want to start up again only as a side job and hobby. I use to work with my aunt at her own shop making gift baskets for just about any occasion you can mention ( I even got privledged to make a divorce basket once ). Well I am feeling the crafty part of myself again after visiting a hobby store the other day and realized the great need for the baskets in our town, I would like for someone to help come up with some creative name for a gift basket business. My name is Danielle, thats pretty much the only detail I think you would need for creative names. Anyway, does anyone have suggestins for the business? Should I buy in bulk or start slowly? ETC.. Thanks for the help

Gift Basket Business- Help?
I also have a business. I buy tons of stuff after every holiday and put it away for next year. That way I don't have to wait for the holiday things to come out and then have to rush to put things together. Real estate agents were good about ordering a few at a time until the market fell. Baby showers are another big seller for me. I actually have a machine embroidery business so I personalize most gift baskets. Check online for the wrappings and fillers. You can make your own bows too. I don't always use baskets, sometimes I use plates or anything that will hold a few things.



Good luck!
Reply:well i dont no but do wat yor heart says
Reply:Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.



http://www.nsgaonline.com/ -- National Specialty Gift Association

http://www.gbpn.citymax.com – Gift Basket Professional Network

http://www.giftassn.com/ -- Gift Association of America



Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:



* How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, Third Edition by Shirley George Frazier

* Start Your Own Gift Basket Service by Entrepreneur Press

* Start and Run a Gift Basket Business by Mardi Foster-Walker



There are plenty of free informational resources out there.



Articles:

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,46... – Entrepreneur's How to Start a Gift Basket Service

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-I-Start... – How do I Start a Home Based Gift Basket Business? by Charles Fuchs

http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Gift-Basket-... – A Gift Basket Business is an Easy Way to Wrap up Profits by Randy Wilson

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Start-A... – How to Start a Home Based Gift Basket Business by LaTunya Sifford



Hope that helps! I wish you much success %26amp; happiness in all your ventures!
Reply:You are the only person who can determine that based on your own time and space and funds available.



I am interested in gift baskets though, please contact me with a way to reach you.