Reviews of the Top 'Start a Gift Basket Business' Guides

If you are looking for a business opportunity with low startup costs, excellent profit potential and the chance to mix some creativity into your work then why not start a gift basket business.  However, while this industry is lucrative for some, there are others who never quite 'get it' and end up giving up within a year. There are clearly factors that separate successful operators from the rest and you will find that many of these factors are detailed in the following guides and startup kits.

Our Recommendations - We rated 'Start a Gift Basket Business' by Sherry Miller as the best package for those that already know how to put together baskets and need only top notch startup and marketing advice.

For those that don't know where to begin when it comes to making baskets and need business advice as well then the 'Gift Basket Connectory' by Rita Wilhelm is more comprehensive.

And lastly, if you are already in the industry and simply would like to spice up your product range a little then check out 'How to Make Candy Bouquets for Fun and Profit' by Lara Glass. 

Our Number One Choice - 'Start your Own Gift Basket Business' by Sherry Miller

In her guide 'Start your Own Gift Basket Business’ industry insider Sherry Miller offers beginners the chance to learn from her achievements and mistakes so that they can get their businesses started off the right way.

The guide is packed full of the kind of advice, insights and trade secrets that newcomers need to fast track them to success in this industry.

Miller's guide covers everything that you need to plan and get started with your own home-based gift basket business. She offers guidance on market research and how you can identify the products that are in demand and the people who buy them.

Her strengths are in marketing and she goes on to explain strategies that you can use to win customers, both online and offline. She also offers some unique methods for building and maintaining long term relationships with customers and getting referrals through them.

While organization and logistics are covered in detail this guide doesn’t offer a lot in the way of step by step lessons on product creation and this is really the only downside with this product.

Overall though, Miller has put together a great report that really explains how to start a gift basket business that is profitable and enjoyable.

Click here to learn more about 'Start your Own Gift Basket Business'.

Second Choice - 'The Gift Basket Connectory' by Rita Wilhelm

 
Membership at the Gift Basket Connectory which is run by Rita Wilhelm gives those wanting to start a gift basket business access to a very comprehensive range of relevant resources and information.  The resources that she has put together are a compilation of her years of experience and knowledge.

The kit includes videos that teach you how to make professional products right from scratch, offers insights into which baskets sell easier than others and tells you how you should go about pricing and advertising your creations. Wilhelm also outlines some of the startup considerations that new players should be aware of and sets out an action plan to guide beginners through everything step by step.

The Connectory includes brochure templates, website templates, business forms and a list of wholesale suppliers.

Members also get access to one of the largest industry forums on the Internet with over 58,000 posts. The forum is now closed to the public though so it is no longer as active as it once was.

Unlike other products this kit is strong on both the practical side and the business side of starting a gift basket business.  However we rated it lower overall compared to our top rated product due to the annual membership fee of $129 being expensive for entrepreneurs who are on a budget with their startup funds.

Click here to learn more about the Gift Basket Connectory program. 

Third Choice - 'How to Make Candy Bouquets for Fun and Profit' by Lara Glass

Like other industries, the gift basket business is fairly competitive and you really have to do something different to stand out in a crowded marketplace. ‘How to Make Candy Bouquets for Fun and Profit’ offers you a unique alternative for your product line.  With candy bouquets, managing inventory is simple and profit margins can be even higher than with regular baskets.

This guide by Lana Glass leads you through the entire process of making beautiful candy bouquets for different tastes and occasions. A lot of color photos are included in the guide making the bouquet creation process very easy to follow.  

The business side is also covered thoroughly in sections that include understanding the market, creating business plans, legal requirements, inventory, pricing, advertising, promotions and dealing with suppliers. 

The package is currently priced at $39 and currently comes with a selection of free bonuses including a guide to shipping products, 101 ideas for regular gift baskets and a number of other products.

We rated this guide lower due to lack of relevance to the mainstream industry but it is still a great product for those wanting to do something a little different. 

Click here to learn more about 'How to Make Candy Bouquets for Fun and Profit' and find out how you can start a gift basket business with a difference.