Online Class: How to Start a Gift Basket Business

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

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12

Lessons
14

Exams &
Assignments
8

Hours
average time
0.8

CEUs

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.

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Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
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Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: The Demand and Driving Forces Behind These Services

After a brief decline, the demand for professionally produced gift baskets has continued to increase in the last decade due to a massive loyal customer base. Additional lesson topics: How to Start a Gift Basket Business, The Book for Your Success; Gift Basket Busines.com YouTube channel; How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business Home-Based Business Series 11 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
Assessment: Quiz 1

Lesson 2: Gift Basket Themes—Food

While your business can specialize in a specific type of gift basket or cover all possible themes, it is best to have an understanding of what is involved with each theme. Additional lesson topics: Homemade Gift Basket Ideas; Unique Gift Basket Theme Ideas 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 2

Lesson 3: Gift Basket Types—Alcohol

While they can be paired with food items, alcohol themed gift baskets are often a separate type that gift basket services can market. Additional lesson topics: Wald Imports; Alcohol Gift Baskets Ideas; How to Make a Wine Basket 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 3

Lesson 4: Gift Basket Types—Beauty

The size and profitability of the beauty industry, which was estimated to have a revenue of over $64 Billion as of 2016 by most analysts, presents itself as a viable market for businesses to enter into. Additional lesson topics: DIY Gift Basket Tutorial – Giftbasketappeal; Spa Gift Baskets Ideas; DIY Gift Box ?? Beauty Hamper 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 4

Lesson 5: Gift Basket Types—Custom and Novelty

In this lesson, you will learn about some of the customized gift basket options that you could possible choose to include in your business. Additional lesson topics: Gift Basket ideas; Basket Selling 101 and Ideas on how to sell them.; Creative Gift Basket Ideas for Women; Baby Shower Basket Ideas; Mother's Day Gift Baskets You Can Make 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 5

Lesson 6: Developing Your Business Plan

A business plan is a written document that outlines all aspects of your business like its development, needs, marketing, and future. Additional lesson topics: Creating a Strategic Business Development Plan; Business Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide; How to write a Business Plan 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 6

Lesson 7: Setting Up Your Business Structure

Your business structure is the main framework for your business plan. It includes aspects relevant to the functionality of your business like its name, licensing, legal issues, insurance, and start-up funds. Additional lesson topics: Types of Business Insurance; Choosing The Right Structure: Setting Up The Business; State Business License Offices; Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business; Several Realistic Ways to Fund Your Small Business 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 7

Lesson 8: Financial Matters

As the owner of the business, familiarizing yourself with the different aspects of your gift basket business’ finances is vital to ensuring your business’ success. Additional lesson topics: Several financial tips for retirees starting businesses; How to successfully start a business; Introduction to Effective Record Keeping; Starting a Gift Basket Business Online With No Money – A Complete Guide; Price Setting; How to Start a Gift Basket Service 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 8

Lesson 9: Human Resources

While you may not initially consider having employees when you first begin your gift basket service, you may need to as your business grows. Additional lesson topics: Hiring tips and strategies. How to hire staff for events or a local small business; Hire Your First Employee; Several tips for small-business hiring; Overcome ‘negative vibes' among your staff: Several tips; Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 9

Lesson 10: How To Deal With Suppliers

In order to stock products for your baskets and equipment for your business, you will need to work with a supplier. Additional lesson topics: How to improve your negotiation skills and get better deals off suppliers; Several Steps to More Effective Supplier Negotiations; Several Tips for Researching and Finding Wholesale Suppliers; Several Tips for Negotiating With Suppliers; Types of Suppliers; NEGOTIATE THE RIGHT DEAL WITH SUPPLIERS 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 10

Lesson 11: Equipment Needed for Business

This lesson will expand on that information and discuss aspects such as overall costs of your equipment and the requirements for packaging, storage, marketing, and location related equipment. Additional lesson topics: How to Start a Gift Basket Business from Home; How to Start a Gift Basket Business 10 Total Points

Assessment: Quiz 11

Lesson 12: Marketing Plans

Having an effective marketing plan can allow your business to have a customer base and a presence within the gift basket industry. 70 Total Points

Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Quiz 12
Assessment: The Final Exam

181

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

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.

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