How to monetize my hobby - making gift baskets???

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creativecookie

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 9:55 pm

I'm hoping some ladies might have some great ideas or good advice. Last night, I made some tu Bshvat gift baskets to express hakaras hatov to certain individuals. I realized that it brought me such joy and calm to make these gift baskets that I would love to find a way to make a business out of it. I am creative so this is such a great outlet for me. I was wondering if there is a way to monetize my hobby and start a business that I would really enjoy?
There are already 1-2 kosher candy/nut shops in the city where I live and they make all kinds of platters and baskets. I'm thinking that since the market is somewhat saturated, I need a niche but not sure what. Does anyone have any creative ideas about what I could specialize in or how to start? I'm thinking maybe starting out with some mishloach manos?? Any suggestions would be so helpful!!

Thank you!

peekaboo

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 9:57 pm

How about trying to do corporate gifts and hostess packages?

creativecookie

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 10:26 pm

peekaboo wrote:

How about trying to do corporate gifts and hostess packages?

Thank you. I thought about hostess packages but not corporate gifts

mommy2x

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 10:51 pm

What about wrapping vort gifts or chosson kallah gifts? Or gifts people buy for bar/bas mitzvah or a baby and want it wrapped in cellophane or on a nice display?

mushkamothers

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 11:36 pm

Definitely start with shalach manos now and see where it takes you. Open an Instagram account so you have a visual portfolio. It doesn't all have to be candy and nuts, it can be a cheese/wine package. A salad package with croutons etc. Not sure exactly what you mean by baskets but they can be useful not just pretty packaging

amother

Jade

Thu, Jan 13 2022, 11:58 pm

packaged brunch meals (that ppl can order for a kimpeturin or chosson kallah)

shanie5

Fri, Jan 14 2022, 1:00 pm

New baby gift baskets. Baby bottles, cloth diapers, onesies, etc. And a chocolate bar for mom!

amother

Snow

Fri, Jan 14 2022, 1:10 pm

Maybe Packages for ppl to give their guests about are making shabbos simchas.

Elfrida

Sat, Jan 15 2022, 1:33 pm

Mishloach manot would be a good way to start and get your name on the market.

Bear in mind, that the pressures that go along with a business will take away from the calm and joy that this gives you as a hobby. It may or may not be worth it.

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