Making Gift Baskets is More Than a Hobby

Since 1990, it's been my honor to be part of the gift basket business. I've watched designers come and go, and I've also witnessed healthy growth in an industry that some consider as a hobby.

Gift baskets are a part-time venture for some, but for many, it's much more than that. When you speak to full-time business owners who earn revenues between $15,000 and $2 million and see the sparkle in their eyes as they talk about their passion, you quickly realize that making gift baskets is a calling.

Not everyone can take a collection of items and turn them into a masterpiece. That's what designers do every day.

I'll be speaking about gift baskets at trade shows throughout the U.S. You'll find the events listed on the classes page at GiftBasketBusiness.com. I hope to see you and learn how you turn your passion into a successful, income-producing lifestyle.

Take Yourself on a Retreat

Life can be overwhelming, especially when you excel at doing your very best work personally and professionally.

I believe in giving yourself time off to refresh and re-energize. That's why I'm going south in a few weeks.

I was scheduled to speak at a business conference and had purchased my airline ticket. The conference is postponed. That caused a dilemma: should I stay in the office and keep working, losing out on the airline fee, or should I use the time as a personal retreat? I chose the latter.

This is the first time I'm going away for a dual reason: to brainstorm with myself about business, and to have fun after the morning's work. Many business owners don't take time to do this, and I can understand why. It seems as though you're cheating on yourself when, in fact, getting away is the best thing to do for you and the business's longevity.

I'll determine how to better serve gift basket designers and solo entrepreneurs working in other industries. I'll map my project schedule and get rid of plans that serve no purpose. After that, I'll have fun as I treat myself to a few days in a different atmosphere.

When I return, I'll be ready to move forward, building a better business and personal life. Consider this option for yourself. I know you won't regret it.

The Start of Something Great

So many friends and family members create wonderful spaces on the Web just like this, and now it's my turn.

I maintain other blogs, such as the Gift Basket Business blog, Solo Business Marketing blog, and Laughing Chow photography tips. Here, I plan to share ideas and inspiration to assist you in creating the successful life you envision.

I'll also tell you what's happening on my other sites and share great information that you can duplicate for fun or profit.