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FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Wrap It Right

May 1st, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

Finding the right packaging for your store is a must. Shop for all the different supplies that goes into wrapping gift items, packaging store items for your customers or floral packaging supplies. You also have to think about the various occasions, holidays and styles of your customers. One company that is offering everything you need and more is Gift Box Corp of America.

Their Two Piece Expandable Gift Boxes are great for almost all things. With over 550 boxes in seven most popular two piece gift box sizes, your customers will definitely find the right packaging for them. These boxes can even be stamped with custom artwork so it can be personalized for your store. Their wide selection of gift boxes, among other packaging supplies makes them a prime choice for your store.

Finding the Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day

April 30th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and your customers are planning on finding the perfect gift this year. Do you have your store stocked with wonderful Mother’s Day gift ideas?. Well, FGmarket has a few of our picks that your customers are sure to love.


Mother’s Day Book
Ideals Publications

Iron Art Glass

Iron Art Glass Designs

Mother’s Day Balloon
Hi-Rise Balloons & Floral Supplies

Seville Everyday Purse
Craft Wholesalers

Jelly Gift Pack
Vela Farms


Pollylops
Sensational Sweets/Creative Cookies, Etc.

Find more great Mother’s Day Gifts from FGmarket

Show Your Best Colors with Natural Botanicals

April 29th, 2013 - Posted by Juli Jackson

Are you are designing everyday with nature’s bounty? Is your passion home decor and one-of-a-kind gifts? Introduce exciting new elements into your palette with Natural Botanicals, a wholesale company offering dried and preserved natural products. They thrive on giving artists the right tools for their craft.

Get Creative

From stunning arrangements to trendy designs, your style will look its best with vivid colors, intricate textures, and the huge variety delivered by Natural Botanicals.

Mix it up with healthy washingtonia palm leaves that create an energetic green burst. Show off natural curiosities like unusual seed pods that beg for a viewer’s investigation. Add height and drama with bright plumes of grass and marsh reeds carefully dyed to mimic nature’s own paintbrush.

With a focus on exotic plant products gathered worldwide and preserving techniques that deliver top-notch quality, this company is the natural choice for dried and preserved floral products.

Captivate With Unique Looks

Sourced from all over the world, Natural Botanicals features a wealth of eco-friendly products which will help you create innovative designs that will get noticed and be remembered. From trusted classics to exotic organics, their drying and advanced preservation techniques provide impeccable quality at prices that fit your budget. Whether buying by the bunch or the case, customer satisfaction is at the forefront of every order.

Finding The Best Is Easy

A quick look through the website offers an organized look at hundreds of different options for floral and decorating needs. Browsing by category or colors puts the essentials you need at your fingertips. Continue reading “Show Your Best Colors with Natural Botanicals” »

Marketing Tip of the Week – Create a Strong Direct Mail Strategy

April 26th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

There are many forms of marketing that you may be using to promote your business. However, it’s smart to use only the strategies that are working for you. You must use the strategy that reaches your target market. So, is direct mail one of them? This week’s marketing tip will focus on helping you create a strong direct mail strategy.

  1. Marketing Tip
    Marketing Tip
    The Letter -
    Yes, the envelope has to be creative for them to open it for the first few times, but if the letter isn’t interesting it will definitely end up in the trash. Make sure the letter contains useful information in a creative context.
  2. Create a Deadline - Create a sense of urgency for your customers to respond. Whether it’s a sale or a special in your store, always create a deadline. If they think it’s always at your store, they won’t feel the need to visit and then they’ll soon forget. Creating urgency requires them to spring into action.
  3. Information - Don’t forget to include your phone number, address, email and URL in the header of the letter. They’ll be able to easily locate it.
  4. Testimonials - Including testimonials in your direct mail campaign is always a wonderful idea. Use quotes from your customers that love shopping with you and even include their photo if they don’t mind being featured. It shows that you connect with your customers and makes you more trustworthy.
  5. A Little Incentive - Give your customers a little incentive for coming into your store. They can even bring the direct mail piece they received to ensure they saw it and are reading it. An incentive, like a discount, is always a nice little way to entice your customers more.

Direct mailing may work for your business, but do you have a strong strategy? These tips will help ensure you have a strong direct mail campaign to attract more Continue reading “Marketing Tip of the Week – Create a Strong Direct Mail Strategy” »

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – A Stylish Baby

April 24th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

Are your customers looking for adorable baby products for gifts or those upcoming baby showers? Your customers want what’s on trend so they can give an amazing gift or keep their stylish kid up-to-date on the latest styles. So, FGmarket’s weekly pick features wonderful products from Redsnapper Baby & Toddler.

Redsnapper Baby & Toddler is a product of parenting. They discovered how easily it would be to mis-snap their little girl’s onesie, so they invited the a single red snap on their baby’s onesie so they would get it right the first time. Along with being easy to snap, they’re also stylish. They have newborn clothing and boys & girls clothing that will make your customer’s child the most stylish in town.

Take Stock of Your Store

April 23rd, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

Custom Packaging from Gift Box of America
Taking Stock of Your Store
Now is a great time to assess your business. Start with analyzing sales, your business role in the industry and inventory of the products in your store. It’s important to size up your business from time to time to know exactly where you stand. FGmarket has a few tips on how to take stock of your business.

Take Stock of Your Products – Take inventory of your products. What works and what doesn’t work? Understand what’s in your store and what your customers are actually purchasing will help increase your revenue.

Taking Stock of YOU – Also,understand your role in your business. Your business may have grown since last year and it may be hard to juggle all the responsibilities. Maybe it’s time to delegate responsibilities. You’ll be more successful focusing on what you love to do.

So, analyze your business and see what you need to eliminate, add or delegate. Once you thoroughly understand everything that’s going on and focus on what you love, your business will start to soar.

To view more products to feature in your store, visit FGmarket’s Vendor Directory.

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Create a Beautiful Style with India Handicrafts, Inc.
Create a unique sense of style with India Handicrafts, Inc, who offers home accents, lighting, vases and more! Read More About India Handicrafts, Inc.

Moisturizing Till The Last Drop
In need of some great personal care products to feature in your store? Read More About Moisturizing Till The Last Drop

Cultural Intrigue – Stylish & Intriguing Decor
Need great home decor, party supplies and wedding decorations for your store? Read More About Cultural Intrigue

Offer a Timeless Product with Timeless Traditions
In search of a beautiful gift for a special occasion? Timeless Traditions offers beautiful tear bottles that hold special memories for special occasions. Read More About Timeless Traditions

Feel Fresh & Clean with Country Scents Milk Soap Company
Personal care products are always huge hits with consumers. They love making purchases just for them that will help improve their health and appearance, as well as giving these items for gifts. Read More About Country Scents Milk Soap Company

Dawgs On The Go – A Must for Any Pet
Pets need loving too! Most consumers treat their furry friend as a part of their family. They hold a special place in their heart. Read More About Dawgs On The Go

Start Prepping for Back to School

April 22nd, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

More than likely, you’ve already done your ordering for summer. So, now it’s time to look past this season. What comes next? Well, now is the time to start preparing for back to school. So, FGmarket has a few of our picks that your customers are sure to love.


Weather Forecasting
Ideals Publications

Personalized Laptop Skin

Scripture Art

Acrylic Filigree Necklace
Heartstrings Enterprises

Hugg-A-Planet
Hugg-A-Planet

Taby Tray
CNC-KE Inc. Taby Tray Inc.


Cooler
4 Seasons General Merchandise

Find more great Back to School Products from FGmarket

Marketing Tip of the Week – How to Stand Out

April 19th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

It’s important to stand out among your competitors now. With so much to compete with, you have to stand out to be noticed. How do you get noticed though? This week’s marketing tip will focus on how to stand out against your competitors and gain those profits. Make your presence known.

Marketing Tip
Marketing Tip
Define Yourself - It’s important that you have a clearly defined brand.

Brand Awareness - Create a cohesive brand awareness. Make everything from flow from one thing to another. People reocgnize your brand so you want to make sure everything matches. If they see your store front sign as something and then your business card with a different logo, they may think it’s a different company. So, make sure everything goes together.

Engage Your Customers - Be engaging with your customers in all forms of marketing. Grab their attention and give them a reason to visit you. Research what catches your target market’s attention and the best way to reach them.

Integrated Marketing & Social Media Platform - Connect, engage and interact with your customers through all forms of marketing that is used to best reach your target market. This is a great way to reach all your customers and to build a relationship with them.

Continue reading “Marketing Tip of the Week – How to Stand Out” »

FGmarket’s Weekly Pick – Unique & Functional Art

April 17th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

Forked Up Art, LLC features a product line that is truly unique. Their company actually started because some college students couldn’t find work. So, they thought it would be funny to start selling little people made of forks and spoons. Since that time, those same college students have been devoted to bringing funny, functional and totally unique flatware to the market.

Their funky art will truly make a statement in your store. Your customers will love having a unique piece of art in their home. Fun fork and spoon art that serves up as home accents, while still being functional is a must to add to your store.

Stock Up Now with Your Red, White & Blue

April 15th, 2013 - Posted by Kelly Curtis

What are the major holidays for this summer? Two that come to mind are Memorial Day and 4th of July. Are you prepared for either? Well, FGmarket has a few of our picks that your customers are sure to love.


Patriotic Pitcher
burton + BURTON

Stars Curling Ribbon

Nashville Wraps

Patriotic Spinner
Keen International Group

Faith Family Freedom Print
Andrews Framed Art

American Flag Krispy
Sweet Express


Lighted Uncle Sam Hat
Doug Thorson Sales

 Find more great Patriotic Products from FGmarket