Saturday, December 19, 2009

Asking For the Sale

In my experience as a media consultant and marketing representative, I find that in many cases people are afraid to ask for the sale. Sometimes its a matter of insecurity or fear, or it may be that a salesperson simply forgets to ask for the sale.

As a gift basket company owner, I feel that it is most effective to close a conversation by asking for the sale. Many times, potential gift basket buyers are seeking ideas and advice. They want to feel important and want to know that they and their needs are important. I spend the first few minutes of a conversation deciding if the potential gift basket buyer is in a hurry, if they want to talk or if they just want to place a gift order and be done with me. That is important in determining how I handle the rest of the call or conversation. Once, I determine what type of person they are, I can shorten my descriptions or add even more details to my descriptions- but I always want to tell them how important they are to me and my company. I want to be a person they can confide in or that they know they can count on for a quick, professional transaction. Once, the conversation has taken place and ideas have been exchanged, I don't ask what do you think? or are you interested? I ask, where can I send this? or how many can I design for you? or even how soon does this need to be delivered?- always assuming that they are going to buy...or, asking for the sale? Once in a while I even use what can I do to earn you business? Asking for the sale may not always get the sale, but how do you know if don't ask. The worst they can do is say no.

Ask for the sale and don't take it personally if they say no this time, they might just say yest next time, but you could lose out on a sale if you don't ask. One other note, when asking for the sale, don't be too pushy or make them feel bad about not wanting to purchase from you. If you do, they will remember how you made them feel and will never be a customer. As, I have mentioned in a previous blog, people want to feel good and want to feel good about their purchasing decisions, so be sure to make them feel good about whatever they decide.

I invite to you my website at www.basketdesignsplus.com or the sister site a www.basketsonline.com

What can I do to earn your business?


Lorrie Boyer
Designer, Owner- Basket Designs, LLC
1-877-842-3843

Monday, November 23, 2009

Wedding Gifts during the Holidays

Whether its an anniversary or weddding that you are invited to right around Christmas or Thanksgiving, time and budgets are tight.

Basket Designs can handle your time crunches! It is our job to do the work for you. If you have a special request, no problem, we can handle it and create that special gift from you. If you need some ideas- no problem there either. We have a great variety of wedding and annivesary gift selections for any taste and style. We can even add in monogramed towels and/or notecards. Our services include shipping anywhere in the United States. So, you could have it shipped to you, or to the Bride and Groom's residence. If you question, where to ship, www.giftsguru.info says that the proper thing to do is to ship to the Bride's parents' home. We take the worry off you and we love what we do, and you will love our services too...and so will the Bride and Groom.

As for budge, www.giftsguru.info cites the national gift spending averages as this:
U.S. National Average

In the U.S., the national averages spent on wedding gifts fall into 3 categories. Each category is determined by the relationship of the guests to the bridal couple.
1. If buying for a co-worker or a distant family member, guests tend to spend $50-$75 each on a wedding gift.

2. Those attending the wedding of a relative or friend are likely to spend $75-$100 each on a wedding gift.

3. When a close relative or close friend gets married, the wedding gift will probably cost $100-$150 or more per each guest.

This may not be appropriate in your town or city. It is good to check with peers and learn what wedding gifts customarily cost where you live.

Bottom line, is that gift spenditures is a personal decisison that only you can decide. Basket Designs can create elegant, professional looking gift baskets based on any budget; $15-$500. With Christmas time here, it is hard to find extra money to purchase wedding gifts on top of the Christmas gift list, thats why we are to work with your budget and keep you from taking more time to shop for wedding gifts. We also accept Visa and Mastercards and paypal.

Call us for ideas. We can customize for you and work under your budget. Volume discounts also available. For Colorado Gift baskets, we have special products and themes.

We look forward to working for you and sending your special sentiments.
970-370-3381
1-877-842-3843

www.basketdesignsplus.com
www.basketsonline.com for Colorado Gift Baskets



Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Gifting on a Limited Budget


This Holiday season, it seems that businesses and companies are remembering the importance of their clients. I read a twitter link that said that many are opting to purchase gift baskets versus giving employees a bonus or a raise. It would seem to me that this is because of the fact that without customers and loyal return customers, employees won't have jobs. Therefore, as a professional gift basket designer it is important that I cater to the needs of companies, in terms of value and quality. I want them to come back to me over and over for their gift basket needs. I am an expert in designing tasteful, elegant gifts that truly represent the sentiments of the company and their style.
If large deluxe baskets are not in the budget for this, how about smaller gift baskets that still hold eye appeal and give joy. Or, how about gift bags filled like a gift basket. For large numbers of people or for crowds, we have nice quality cellophane bags that can be filled with gourmet gift items and look festive and nice. Another idea- how about family or office gift baskets. These are larger baskets, but have more items to accodmate several people rather than individual gift baskets- all still get the job done in sending your thoughts of Holiday cheer and appreciation and still make you look good and makes you memorable!


Basket Designs staffers are very attentive to the gifts that are created and take pride in every step of the way. Our goal is to create a gift that represents you and saves you time and money. We are honest, dependable and are very much relationship building experts. Our sister company, at basketsonline.com has been helping companies to build relationships since 1991 and is an award winning company. We love what we do. We want to serve you and our best form of self promotion is by promoting your company.


Marketing and retaining customers is about making them fee good and making them feel valualble. Without customers you don't have a business, so make them feel special and make them want to tell the world about you in excitement when they receive a Holiday Gift basket from Basket Designs.


Volume discounts available. Customizing available. Ship anywhere in the United States.



Saturday, October 31, 2009

Visual Precision Marketing

November is here and that means it is time to start thinking about Holiday gifting. For companies and businesses that means showing your customers how much you appreciate them. Not only do Basket Designs gift baskets make for a memorable gift, they also help to build business because they will make people feel good. As, I have said before, when people feel good they will continue to do business with your company and will spread the word when they are touched that you thought enough of them to send the a gift.

Basket Designs gift baskets are a multi-media form of advertising. They can help build your companies brand with logo merchandise that can be incorporated into the basket, imprinted ribbon, stickers and by attaching business cards. Being a 13-year veteran in media (print and broadcast), I can tell you that people respond to media that touches them and has a call-to-action. Customers will feel good when they get a basket and therefore will be more apt to continue their relations with you and to tell others about your company. Furthermore, this precision marketing approach is intamite, meaningful and will be far more reaching among a customer's circle of friends and family than a mass radio or newspaper ad. Not only is a good marekting tool, it is just a nice thing to do and being nice to others will get you everywhere!

Also, employees are what makes your company. They are the company. Don't forget to show your appreciation to them too. Rather than flowers or a plant, rather than money or gift cards, make their gifts thoughtful and from the heart. Basket Designs gift baskets can create custom gift baskets that represent your feelings of appreciation, while making them feel good about the work they do for you. The visual value of these gift baskets overrides a card or money and will touch their hearts. Our gift baskets are great for company morale and will create a sense of company community, not to mention the quality and taste of our products are top-notch.

Whether for clients or employees, everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. Our gift baskets provide for a visual show of how much you value them. All of our products are hand selected for taste and quality.We take pride in our work and will work to serve your in whatever your sentiments may be. We will work hard to earn and keep your buisness and want you to feel good about your decisons. Let us take care of you.

Gourmet foods and gifts in all gift basket designs.
Call today for suggestions or to discuss your ideas on gift baskets for the Holidays. Volume discounts are available.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Emotion Empathy and Gift Baskets


When people want to send sentiments, somtimes it is hard to choose the right way to so. At Basket Designs, we have experience in handling people at emotional times. From happiness to fear, to sadness to concern, we know how to relate and empathize with you and difficult situations. No- we have not been in every challenging situation that people go through. But, by listening and feeling what the customer is telling us, we are able to take those emotions and put them into words.


Our experience guides us in coming up with ideas and suggestions that are tasteful, appropriate and many times fun and unique. Our gift baskets not only tell a story, they also are a way to communicate what you are feeling. From gratitude to love and being proud of somebody's accomplishment to Congtatulations on a new home, baby or job promotion- our gift baskets are not only full of gourmet gift and food items, they are full of emotion and sentiment from you to your valued friend, loved one or business associate.


As a seasoned broadcast media professional and public speaking and marketing consulstant, the owner, Lorrie Boyer, can also help to work gift baskets into your overall marketing strategy. They are a form of precision marketing and direct marketing, with impact! She is a repuation expert and is an expert at helping you to build business and relationships using the power of emotions and being able to target certain people and businesses. Call today for free ideas and suggestions.


Basket Designs now has a full line of Colorado made gourmet foods, candles and Colorado Aspen leaves dipped in real gold- very memorable and a great Christmas Keepsake.


970-370-3381 or 303-656-3860

1-877-842-3843




Friday, October 16, 2009

Gift Baskets As An Effective Marketing Tool


Now is the time to start thinking about the Holidays and gifting. When it comes to business gifting, Basket Designs is the perfect vendor. I'll tell you why our features will benefit your company.


Those who have been marketing for a while know that marketing takes time, patience and talent. It is about reading people and knowing to be aggressive or to back-off. Gift Baskets from Basket Designs are the perfect, professional marketing tool. They are the ideal form of "precision marketing." This means that they are directly marketing your company to a client softly asking for thier business. Whether it is a new or potential client, everyone wants to feel good and feel important. Our gift baskets will make them feel good and feel very special. Effective marketing, is bottom line, about feelings and making people want to come to your company to do business with you. By sending a thoughtful gift basket, you will not only convey a professional image, but also a giving and caring image, and that is the type of company that people want to do business with. I, as the owner of Basket Designs, have 13-plus years in media adverstising- both print and broadcast. And even though branding, mission statements and catch phrases are important to get people thinking about your company and bringing awareness to them, nothing will make them want to do business with you more than knowing they are valued enough that you send them a gorgeous gift basket. As a matter fact, I have noticed people will pay more for your product or service than they would if there was a cheaper option, because they feel valued and appreciated. A bonus- they will spread the word, which will add to your growth rate too!


We have corporate plans and volume discounts and can customize to your business. I look foward to partnering with you to help your business grow!


Sincerely,


Lorrie Boyer

970-370-3381

1-877-842-23843


Friday, September 25, 2009

Gift Baskets to Build Business Relationships

Building business relationships is now more important than ever. Finding ways to get your clients and allies to remember you and to come back to you is easy with an elegant, professionally designed gift basket from Basket Designs. Customers will remember you when they receive a gift showing your appreciation of them and their buisness. Courtesy will get you everywhere. In this time of penny pinching, try some new ways to gain and retain business. Try Gift Baskets from Basket Designs. Baskets as low as $15.99. We want your business too, so we will go the extra mile to serve you and your company. We want to earn and retain you as well, so we follow our own advice, we provide top knotch customer service as well as high quality gourmet gift and food baskets. Order today at 1-877-842-3843. http://www.basketdesignsplus.com


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