Online Class: How to Start a Gift Basket Business

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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14Exams &
Assignments -
8Hours
average time -
0.8CEUs
Course Description
Starting your own business is actually much easier than you may believe. Your knowledge and experience related to business does not need to be extensive, but learning about what is needed for your own business can aid you in its development. This guide will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need in order to start your own gift basket service and have it grow into a successful business. Regardless of your degree of familiarity with the gift basket industry and your experience with business, this course will provide you with information on topics such as the following:
· The Gift Basket Industry
o This course will cover the different aspects of the gift basket industry that you need to be familiar with. Topics will include the different styles of baskets, the necessary qualifications, and requirements needed to be successful in the industry.
· Developing Your Business Structure
o For your business to be successful, you will need to develop an effective business plan and structure. Poor planning can affect your business' performance and sales. Following this guide will help you take the steps needed to create your business and ensure that it begins with a stable foundation.
· Using Marketing Strategies
o All businesses need to have customers, and you can only find your audience if you know where to look. The marketing strategies included in this course will allow you to find your footing with your customer base, and ensure that you are able to successfully grow.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: The Demand and Driving Forces Behind These Services
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
Assessment: Quiz 1
Lesson 2: Gift Basket Themes—Food
Assessment: Quiz 2
Lesson 3: Gift Basket Types—Alcohol
Assessment: Quiz 3
Lesson 4: Gift Basket Types—Beauty
Assessment: Quiz 4
Lesson 5: Gift Basket Types—Custom and Novelty
Assessment: Quiz 5
Lesson 6: Developing Your Business Plan
Assessment: Quiz 6
Lesson 7: Setting Up Your Business Structure
Assessment: Quiz 7
Lesson 8: Financial Matters
Assessment: Quiz 8
Lesson 9: Human Resources
Assessment: Quiz 9
Lesson 10: How To Deal With Suppliers
Assessment: Quiz 10
Lesson 11: Equipment Needed for Business
Assessment: Quiz 11
Lesson 12: Marketing Plans
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Quiz 12
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what a Gift Basket Business is and what it entails.
- Describe and recognize gift basket themes: food, alcohol, beauty, custom and novelty.
- Develop your business plan.
- Set up your business structure.
- Human Resourcesa
- Describe how to deal with suppliers.
- Determine equipment needed for business.
- Summarize marketing plans.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "I found this course very informative for the business side of the gift basket industry. It isn't all creating beautiful baskets." -- Nancy B.
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