Comments for Gift Basket Business Blog http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com News and Notes for Gift Basket Professionals Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:13:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 Comment on Does Your Gift Basket Business Include a Web Site? by Shirley George Frazier http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/03/09/does-your-gift-basket-business-include-a-web-site/#comment-22493 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:13 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/03/09/does-your-gift-basket-business-include-a-web-site/#comment-22493 Lorie, You're so right about the need to establish an online presence. Even if a gift basket business owner is not prepared to build a site, it's important at a minimum to register the business's domain name so that when it's time to move forward, the foundation is set. I appreciate you mentioning my book and know that this post will encourage designers to think about establishing a site if they've not created one yet. Lorie,

You’re so right about the need to establish an online presence.

Even if a gift basket business owner is not prepared to build a site, it’s important at a minimum to register the business’s domain name so that when it’s time to move forward, the foundation is set.

I appreciate you mentioning my book and know that this post will encourage designers to think about establishing a site if they’ve not created one yet.

]]> Comment on Teach Your Customers How To Order Gift Baskets by Gifts http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-22363 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:55:33 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-22363 Great Ideas for customer services. Great Ideas for customer services.

]]> Comment on The Best Convention for Gift Basket Professionals by Gifts To Vijayawada http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/23/the-best-convention-for-gift-basket-professionals/#comment-22362 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:53:19 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/23/the-best-convention-for-gift-basket-professionals/#comment-22362 Nice workshop. I will try to attend. Nice workshop. I will try to attend.

]]> Comment on Direct Mail: Does It Work for Gift Basket Businesses? by Shirley George Frazier http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/02/07/direct-mail-does-it-work-for-gift-basket-businesses/#comment-22282 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:24:35 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/02/07/direct-mail-does-it-work-for-gift-basket-businesses/#comment-22282 The U.S. Postal Service's postcard service is exceptional, and I've considered this program but still opt to design and send postcards from my office. I've found direct mail to be the most-effective way to get customers' attention. Everyone may not read their Email each day, but they're certainly retrieving mail from mail boxes. This is the main reason why direct mail will always be part of my marketing program. The U.S. Postal Service’s postcard service is exceptional, and I’ve considered this program but still opt to design and send postcards from my office.

I’ve found direct mail to be the most-effective way to get customers’ attention. Everyone may not read their Email each day, but they’re certainly retrieving mail from mail boxes.

This is the main reason why direct mail will always be part of my marketing program.

]]> Comment on Use Coupons To Promote Gift Baskets by Gordon http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2007/05/30/use-coupons-to-promote-gift-baskets/#comment-22278 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:19:09 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2007/05/30/use-coupons-to-promote-gift-baskets/#comment-22278 This is such a great post, thanks for the great info. and I am so excited to read more This is such a great post, thanks for the great info. and I am so excited to read more

]]> Comment on Get Feedback About Your Business Blog by Lorie Obernauer http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/27/get-feedback-about-your-business-blog/#comment-22091 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:09:40 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/27/get-feedback-about-your-business-blog/#comment-22091 Thank you Shirley. There's always a lot to learn! Thank you Shirley. There’s always a lot to learn!

]]> Comment on Get Feedback About Your Business Blog by Shirley George Frazier http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/27/get-feedback-about-your-business-blog/#comment-22089 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:50:13 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/27/get-feedback-about-your-business-blog/#comment-22089 Denise's expertise is long known in the blogging world, and like you, Lorie, I also encourage retailers to consider this free review. I'm hoping that you're chosen, Lorie, so that all of us learn from what's uncovered. Your blog is terrific, and anyone who's expert enough to uncover new opportunities for you will benefit everyone. Denise’s expertise is long known in the blogging world, and like you, Lorie, I also encourage retailers to consider this free review.

I’m hoping that you’re chosen, Lorie, so that all of us learn from what’s uncovered. Your blog is terrific, and anyone who’s expert enough to uncover new opportunities for you will benefit everyone.

]]> Comment on Packing Your Gift Baskets Perfectly by Loyceann http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2008/10/28/packing-your-gift-baskets-perfectly/#comment-22066 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:50 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2008/10/28/packing-your-gift-baskets-perfectly/#comment-22066 I have always had trouble with baskets with handles. I have not figured out a way to keep the soap and other items inplace using these baskets. I think they are beautiful and really add to the overall appearance. How would I keep the items in place when using a basket with a handle? I have had to go to regular baskets when sending in the mail because I can pack them tight enough not to jumble all of the items. Any help would be appreciated. www.grandmaandmesoaps.com <a href="www.grandmaandmesoaps.com/Products.htnlSoap-Gift-Baskets/a" rel="nofollow"> I have always had trouble with baskets with handles. I have not figured out a way to keep the soap and other items inplace using these baskets.

I think they are beautiful and really add to the overall appearance.

How would I keep the items in place when using a basket with a handle?

I have had to go to regular baskets when sending in the mail because I can pack them tight enough not to jumble all of the items.

Any help would be appreciated.

www.grandmaandmesoaps.com

]]> Comment on Teach Your Customers How To Order Gift Baskets by Kris http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-22000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:18:08 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-22000 Yes, I agreee with you. We always try and go the extra mile for our customers by providing as much information for them as well can. Yes, I agreee with you. We always try and go the extra mile for our customers by providing as much information for them as well can.

]]> Comment on Teach Your Customers How To Order Gift Baskets by susan http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-21960 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:04:30 +0000 http://www.apexgiftbasketpros.com/2010/01/07/teach-your-customers-how-to-order-gift-baskets/#comment-21960 Hi , Thanks for sharing me with your great idea. Now, I am setting up a gift basket company here in Shanghai, China. Do you think it is possible to find a experienced gift basket professionals in US that is willing come here to partner with me to co-found the business? I think it will be much easier to partner with a basket veteran than doing all by myself. I used to own a consulting business so I have good knowlege in doing business. Can you help to find any contacts for me? Thank you. Best Hi ,

Thanks for sharing me with your great idea.

Now, I am setting up a gift basket company here in Shanghai, China. Do you think it is possible to find a experienced gift basket professionals in US that is willing come here to partner with me to co-found the business? I think it will be much easier to partner with a basket veteran than doing all by myself. I used to own a consulting business so I have good knowlege in doing business. Can you help to find any contacts for me?

Thank you.
Best

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