‘Gift Baskets’ Articles
Written by Tami Ross on 03 February 2010
My secret guilty pleasure is fondue! I have no issues with lighting up the fondue pot and enjoying dipping strawberries into melted chocolate all by myself… in fact it’s an art I’m teaching to my daughter!
I love the id
ea of a fondue themed gift for a Valentine Night in. Sticking with chocolate can be a fun dessert or a snack while curling up on the couch for a fun and romantic movie. But fondue is not limited to chocolate. Here is a great recipe for a cheese fondue!
Fondue chocolate can be given to a friend or a co-worker and makes the perfect gift for a teacher. A basket with a fondue pot, chocolate, candles, pretzels and cookies for dipping, along with cloth napkins could be a completely themed ready to use gift available in a variety of price points.
Tami Ross
Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville
Be Original! Give Original!
PS: “I LOVE YOU” fondue chocolate is a product of Pelican Bay
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Written by Tami Ross on 28 December 2009
With Christmas behind us (can you believe it?) we’re looking forward to watching the ball drop in New York City and usher in an era of courage…
As we looking forward to the New Year’s Eve parties coming up this week. The “What can I bring?” isn’t always answered with something specific but it’s always nice to arrive with a little something. A bottle of wine or champagne can work, as can flowers, candles or a game…
Wine is a big hit with my friends. We usually bring a bottle for the party and a bottle for the hostess. Dinner parties can be a little tricky as wine changes it’s taste based on the foods it is paired with. A fun gift is to pair a bottle of wine with a great cheese and give them both. It could work with the party or as a little snack in the days to come.
I love winter flowers… the bright colors seem to offset the dreary winter weather. It’s good to pick flowers already in a container so the hostess doesn’t have to worry about that during the party.
Candles wrapped in a little cellophane and tied with ribbon can be a nice thank you gift. I like to include a little match book or lighter… again so there is no hunting anything down to use the gift. It’s like getting an electronic gift that comes with batteries!
Games! Yes… some people have great traditions of game playing. Games are great for the night and can be used long after the event. My new favorite is all the city versions of Monopoly… anyone can play and enjoy a featured city.
If you have any favorite hostess gift ideas you’d like to share please post them in the comments section.
Happy New Year!
Tami Ross
Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville
www.obbgiftsnashville.com
Be Original! Give Original!
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Written by Tami Ross on 23 October 2009
I remember a basket delivery last year… it was really close to an afternoon appointment and I thought I could save the client a little money if I dropped the gift off myself…
I left the meeting and headed to the drop off point… made it in record time and then spend over an hour finding my way back to the office!!! I saved the client a few dollars and cost myself over an hour of time.
I mention this because as you plan for your holiday gift giving know that there are professional gift designers out here to help save you time and ultimately the headache and frustration. I outsource my deliveries so I can focus on your gift design and you can focus on what drives your bottom dollar.
5 things to know when you’re hiring a gift basket company
1. Budget – provide a range within $10 and note if the budget includes shipping and handling and tax.
2. Delivery date – most holiday corporate gifts go out the week of the Dec 10th. Planning ahead allows you to ship ground… the savings here can really add up
3. Themes or ideas – This could mean adding a special item or using a specific color. With a little of this and a little of that a custom look can be achieved without breaking the bank.
4. Messages for cards – This is a great way to further customize your gift. Messages can be added to gift tag or to the shipping box.
5. Payment – most custom projects require a deposit upfront. OBB Nashville takes a 50% deposit before physically creating the gifts, but the intial consultation and design are free.
Please let us know how we can help!
Tami Ross
Gift & Appreciation Marketing Specialist with OBB Nashville
http://www.obbgiftsnashville.com/
Be Original! Give Original!
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Written by Tami Ross on 19 October 2008
Sincerity. Never has it been more important. Gratitude never goes out of style, and simple pleasures are even more appreciated these days. Good business is making sure those who are important to you know how important they are. That’s where OBB helps you shine.
Your customers have faith in you because you’ve worked hard to keep it.
You’ve relied upon your colleagues and they’ve come through for you.
It’s time to say thanks and look forward.
We know what you want to say, and have great ideas about how to send the message. We’ll make sure a tasty selection is beautifully presented for a memorable impression. Personal touches like handwritten gift cards and imprinted ribbon differentiate your gifts. Most importantly, we’ll worry about the details, so you don’t have to.
We know how to help you say what needs to be said with a heartfelt gift. We’ll make sure no detail is overlooked and provide the highest value. We’re OBB and we’re sincere about working for you.
The Original Basket Boutique
Be Original! Give Original!
615.423.1471 / tamir@obbgifts.com
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Written by Tami Ross on 29 August 2008
“Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It’s that simple, and it’s that hard.” Danny Meyer
I love this quote! Danny Meyer has created amazing restaurant experiences for his patrons on that premise. Going above and beyond is no longer going above and beyond, it’s expected. As business owners it’s important to let our customers know that you appreciate their business, especially in this highly competitive market, as well as their referrals and leads.
Whether with a thank you note, gift or token you say you’re valued and that can have a lasting impact on your client base. Gift baskets are a great way to thank a customer because they offer a variety of price points, a custom touch and branding opportunities for your business.
A few things to keep in mind when thanking a customer is your client, your time, and your budget. You neither want to under value a gift that makes the client wonder why you bothered or over value it and make them think you took them to the cleaners. A hand written note can do wonders in a world where email is so easy. Finding time to thank a customer is also a challenge. The Original Basket Boutique makes it as easy as a quick email (at any time of day or night) with a budget, who and where its going (phone number please), and a note for the card. Let us save you time by creating and delivering your thank you gifts. A great option that gift baskets offer is the ability to customize your gift to a client you have bonded with. Whether its adding a toy for their child or a favorite chocolate bar OBB creates the gift once it’s ordered and can offer the option to make the gift about you and your client… and it doesn’t take any more time than an extra line on that email!
Tami Ross
Owner
The Original Basket Boutique
tamir@obbgifts.com
BE ORIGINAL! GIVE ORIGINAL!
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