How to Start a Gift Basket Business

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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13Exams &
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10Hours
average time -
1.0CEUs
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
Review 2 Videos: How to Start a Gift Basket Business, The Book for Your Success; Gift Basket Busines.com YouTube channel
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Quiz 1
Lesson 2: Gift Basket Themes?Food
Review Article: Professional Gift Basket Ideas From Martha By Mail
Review 3 Videos: Homemade Gift Basket Ideas; Unique Gift Basket Theme Ideas; DIY Gift Basket Creations: 300 Amazing Simple Ideas
Complete: Quiz 2
Lesson 3: Gift Basket Types?Alcohol
Review Article: Alcohol Gift Baskets Ideas
Review 2 Videos: How to Make a Wine Basket; Wald Imports - Simple/ Easy Gift Basket Creating for Profitability
Complete: Quiz 3
Lesson 4: Gift Basket Types?Beauty
Review Article: Spa Gift Baskets Ideas
Review 2 Videos: DIY Gift Box ?? Beauty Hamper; DIY Gift Basket Tutorial ? Giftbasketappeal
Complete: Quiz 4
Lesson 5: Gift Basket Types?Custom and Novelty
Review Article: Baby Shower Basket Ideas
Review 3 Videos: Basket Selling 101 and Ideas on how to sell them.; Creative Gift Basket Ideas for Women; Mother's Day Gift Baskets You Can Make
Complete: Quiz 5
Lesson 6: Developing Your Business Plan
Review Article: Business Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide
Review 2 Videos: How to write a Business Plan; Creating a Strategic Business Development Plan
Complete: Quiz 6
Lesson 7: Setting Up Your Business Structure
Review 3 Articles: State Business License Offices; Types of Business Insurance; 4 Realistic Ways To Fund Your Small Business
Review 2 Videos: Choosing The Right Structure: Setting Up The Business - How To Start A Business; Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
Complete: Quiz 7
Lesson 8: Financial Matters
Review 4 Articles: Starting a Gift Basket Business Online With No Money ? A Complete Guide; How to Start a Gift Basket Service; Top 4 financial tips for retirees starting businesses; How to successfully start a business
Review 2 Videos: Price Setting; Introduction to Effective Record Keeping
Complete: Quiz 8
Lesson 9: Human Resources
Review 4 Articles: Hire Your First Employee; 12 tips for small-business hiring; Overcome ?negative vibes' among your staff: 10 tips; Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor
Review Video: Hiring tips and strategies. How to hire staff for events or a local small business
Complete: Quiz 9
Lesson 10: How To Deal With Suppliers
Review 6 Articles: 13 Tips for Negotiating With Suppliers; NEGOTIATE THE RIGHT DEAL WITH SUPPLIERS; How to improve your negotiation skills and get better deals off suppliers; 6 Steps to More Effective Supplier Negotiations; Types of Suppliers; 4 Tips for Researching and Finding Wholesale Suppliers
Complete: Quiz 10
Lesson 11: Equipment Needed for Business
Review Article: How to Start a Gift Basket Business from Home
Review Video: Where Do You Buy Your Gift Basket Items?
Complete: Quiz 11
Lesson 12: Marketing Plans
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Complete: Quiz 12
Complete: 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, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- 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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