Archive for December, 2010
The Blogging Success Summit 2011 is for you if you’re thinking about starting a blog for your gift basket business. It’s for you if you’re an experienced blogger and want better results. This on-line business conference will take place over three weeks in February, 2011. Instructors will be presenting their sessions live… in real time…on your computer screen….in your office or your home.
You will hear from 23 of the most well respected blogging experts will be featured. “They’ll reveal all the latest techniques and proven business-building tactics that you need to know to immediately benefit from blogging.” You will learn how to:
- market your blog
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- integrate social media platforms with your blog
- build loyal readers
You will also have opportunities to network with other bloggers, ask questions and get immediate answers.
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December 29th, 2010
You may have read my recent post about the NASFT Fancy Food Show being held in San Francisco, January 16 -1 8, 2011. If you’re planning to attend the show, you may want to go to the NASFT web site and take advantage of the resources that are available to help you prepare for the show.
On the NASFT homepage, you will see a green bar across the top. Click on” My Specialty Food” and register for a free account. At the left corner of that page, you’ll see a link called “My Show Planner”. Once you register for an account, you can review the Food Show Exhibitor List and create your own list of booths to visit while at the show.
In your “My Specialty Food” account, you can also bookmark your favorite articles from “New & Trends”. The Knowledge Center provides a wide array of offerings for ongoing education for both new and established businesses. You can also participate in an online community by creating your own profile and share ideas with others through blogging.
Even if you’re not planning to attend the Fancy Food Show, The NASFT web site is a tremendous resource for all year round.
December 19th, 2010
Register now for the 36th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, January 16 – 18, 2011. This annual show, sponsored by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), is the largest specialty food event in the U.S. Over “17,000+ Winter Fancy Food Show attendees will see more than 80,000 products featuring the world’s finest foods and beverages from more than 1,300 exhibitors representing 35+ countries.”
This year, over 120 exhibitors will be featuring natural and organic products. Hundreds of the hottest products, emphasizing the newest trends in the food industry will be presented in the “What’s New, What’s Hot Showcase”. An educational program will include information from experts including several sessions on topics related to e-commerce and social media marketing.
For gift basket business owners and designers, this is an experience that you don’t want to miss! I have attended this show for many years. Not only did I see new products, find new suppliers, and gather a lot of new resources, I always came away from the show with renewed energy and fresh ideas for my business.
Go to the NASFT web site for registration information and more details about the biggest gourmet food show in the country.
Bonus! If you’re an NASFT member, you can join a webinar on December 8th at 2pm EST and learn how to “work the show”. Make the most of your Fancy Food Show experience this Winter and be sure to take advantage of the services and discounts available to you as well as the mountain of quick tips”.
December 12th, 2010
