Author : Shirley Frazier
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 25,23 MB
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0762766247
Everything you need to know to run a profitable gift basket business from your home.
Author : Shirley Frazier
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2008-02-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0762752475
When she published her first book about starting a home-based gift basket business, Shirley George Frazier blazed the trail for other home-based business owners coast to coast. She also tapped a growing demand for gift baskets, the all-occasion solution for personalized and memorable presents. Her business was such a phenomenon that Frazier turned her experiences into a book to instruct readers how to make these baskets themselves, combining the creative with the practical and even providing designs for those who wanted to start their own business! This all-new revised edition features: *distinctive holiday ideas *alternate containers for gift baskets *new gift baskets geared for: the techie, the college student, the pet lover, and more! Shirley George Frazier is also the author of MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR THE HOME-BASED BUSINESS (November “07) and HOW TO START A HOME-BASED GIFT BASKET BUSINESS, 4th edition. She is a business owner and marketing expert who appears at small-business workshops across the country, and is often featured on TV network shows as an expert on home-based businesses.
Author : Mardi Foster-Walker
Publisher : Self-Counsel Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 22,80 MB
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1770407286
With little more than some working space and a few basket-making items, an ambitious and creative person can cash in on the gift basket boom. The potential for unearthing new markets and finding motivated clients is unlimited in this easy-to-run small business.
Author : Entrepreneur Press
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 23,52 MB
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1613080735
Do you have an eye for complementary colors and patterns? Are you known for your creative ideas or your unique way of taking something ordinary and turning it into something extraordinary? Your artistic eye and resourcefulness may be the perfect foundation for a very lucrative career in gift baskets! A booming market, gift baskets are the most convenient yet thoughtful way for busy corporations to thank clients, for on-the-go families to send holiday wishes, or for real estate agents welcoming new homeowners —the occasions are endless. This hands-on guide takes you step by step into the trendy world of specialty gifts and shows you how to establish and launch your own full- and part-time gift basket business right from your home. Plus, Entrepreneur has scoured the field to interview experts who provide from-the-trenches examples, advice and tips to help you avoid common mistakes and get on your way to success! Learn how to: • Set up your business with minimal startup investment • Buy low-cost materials and supplies • Develop your product list • Build valuable relationships with suppliers • Effectively market yourself and capture new clients • Price your product • Manage operations A world of possibilities and big profits awaits! Get started today!
Author : Shirley George Frazier
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780762786619
Marketing Solutions for the Home-Based Business is prime for a revision with the explosion of social media marketing. Business News Daily notes that two of the top 50 home-based jobs to watch are for Social Media Consultants and Internet Marketing Consultant.
Author : The Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,18 MB
Release : 2016-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1613083440
Americans spend more than $600 billion a year eating out. Busy consumers don't have the time or inclination to cook - they want tasty, nutritious meals without dishes to wash. Singles, working parents and seniors are demanding greater convenience and are turning to restaurants to fill that need. With so much dining and taking out, there's plenty of room for more food businesses, but for a successful startup you need more than just good recipes. You also need to know about planning, capitalization, inventory control, and payroll management. Entrepreneur has compiled everything you need including how to evaluate the competition, how to research potential customers, the basics of setting up a kitchen, how to find a great location, how to leap over regulatory hurdles in the industry, and how to select the best people to staff your particular style of business.
Author : Shirley George Frazier
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,86 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Baskets
ISBN : 9780762727957
Gift baskets are an ideal small-scale business - but not all gift baskets are created equal. The Gift Basket Design Book shows you how to transform your creative ideas into polished professional-looking baskets to give as gifts or use in your own business. Shirley George Frazier, a successful gift basket entrepreneur, reveals basket-building and design techniques that yield expert results. Her easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and photos show you exactly how to craft delightful gift baskets for all occasions, from holidays to life's milestones to those everyday pick-me-ups. Inside you'll find: Guidance on selecting supplies, gifts, and foodstuff The best techniques for placing and anchoring contents The most effective ways to wrap your baskets Special design touches to complete your look Ideas for using unique containers, such as boxes, bags, teacups and more Color photos of more than thirty completed baskets Hundreds of detailed step-by-step photos that illustrate basket-building techniques A special chapter showcasing four professional gift basket designers and their most successful creations Create beautiful gift baskets for: Birthdays Thank-you Get well Good luck Congratulations New baby Spa treatment Housewarming Bereavement Wedding and much more
Author : Prentice Hall
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 22,97 MB
Release : 1996-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780136032915
Each title in the Start Your Own Business series provides a blueprint for succeeding in a different business and offers advice on how to identify your best market, secure adequate financing, and how to be your own boss. This title focuses on starting a gift basket business.
Author : Entrepreneur Press
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 161308076X
Do you have a go green or go home attitude? If so, you’ve got the right outlook for today’s business world. Discover how to establish your business as a green business—starting at the ground level, and starting now! From helping you explore environmentally-friendly opportunities to choosing eco-friendly means of production, our experts take you step by step, and show you how to protect our planet while building your business. Learn business basics with a green twist including financing, office setup, day-to-day operations and so much more! • Discover your business and your green competitive edge • Create a sustainable business model—no matter what business you choose • Get funding from green lenders • Manage your company’s carbon footprint • Incorporate practical and innovative, earth-friendly solutions at every stage • Establish an environmentally responsible business culture • Use effective marketing to capture customers and keep them coming back • And more Plus, gain innovative insights, ideas, and concepts from 22 successful green businesses! Take the high road to success—start your green business today!
Author : Entrepreneur Press
Publisher : Entrepreneur Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,82 MB
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 161308093X
The explosion of media opportunities and the rapidly changing communications landscape have served as key drivers for the public relations industry, creating huge opportunities for communications and PR specialists like you! Coaching you all the way, the experts at Entrepreneur show you how to parlay your PR experience into a successful new business. Our experts take you step by step from building the business foundation to managing day-to-day operations. Learn how to set up your firm, choose your market niche, prospect and sign clients, build media relationships, set fees, and more! Plus, gain priceless insight, tips, and techniques from practicing entrepreneurs and industry experts! Learn how to: • Set up your own PR firm • Choose your market niche • Win over, sign, and keep clients • Build strong, well-planned campaigns using the latest tools of the trade • Develop prosperous relationships and partnerships • Boost profits by expanding your business • And more Go from public relations pro to CEO! Start your own public relations firm today!
