One of the most unique features of Le Gourmet Gift Basket, Inc. is that we do not charge ANY additional royalty or referral fees, which results in a higher profit margin for you and your company. Our Silver, Gold, Platinum, and PlatinumElite Memberships are designed to provide you with full confidence in the start-up process as well as sound reassurance in the limitless possibilities available within the Le Gourmet family. Four different levels of membership are available (all with a one-time-only fee) each with progressive benefits that will ensure that you are starting your business off at a level and pace suited for you and your goals.
Silver Membership $3500
Gold Membership $5500
Platinum Membership $8500
PlatinumElite Membership $22,000
SILVER MEMBERSHIP
$3500
1. Consultation and selection of company name and business designation.
2. Training in all aspects of running your business either in-person or by DVD. Your training whether in person or by DVD will include marketing, business setup, business operation, bookkeeping, purchasing, basket design, product storage, shipping and delivery and a great deal more. You will even have training segments completely dedicated to shrink wrapping and another session on bowmaking so that the appearance of your baskets will be of the highest caliber!
3. Complimentary logo design.
4. Complete vendor list of over 1100 vendors through which below wholesale prices have been negotiated ONLY for Le Gourmet Distributors.
5. Business plans, partnerships agreements, marketing letters and corporate business proposals.
6. Beginning inventory (baskets, gift boxes, gourmet foods, ribbons, shreds, bows, cellophane, shrinkwrap, gourmet coffees, teas, cookies, aromatherapy, baby products, silk flowers, enhancements, packing products, and more!)
7. All equipment needed to design and produce the finest baskets available (including bowmaker, wire cutters, scissors for cellophane and ribbon, ribbon shredder, label remover, turntable, tape dispenser, tapes, heat gun, glue gun, and product stabilizers).
8. Client referrals from Le Gourmet Gift Basket, Inc. at no extra charge.
9. Critique service to analyze your baskets so they sell easily and make a stunning appearance for the recipient.
10. Specially negotiated rate and waived application fee for credit card acceptance. Charge your clients right from your home!
11. Toll-free number for personal support.
12. Black and white brochures personalized with your company name and other relevant information.
13. Formats for stationery, gift cards, letterhead, invoices and labels. Flyers and discs for all occasions are also provided for your unlimited use.
14. Shipping and promotional labels.
15. Negotiated rates on inventory, shipping and other services.
16. Research service provided for you by Le Gourmet to locate unique and hard-to-find items for your designs.
17. Complimentary enrollment into your local merchandise mart for wholesale shopping.
14. Mail updates on new techniques, trade shows and marketing trends.
18. A one-year subscription to a leading industry trade magazine.
19. The Best Selling Book by Cynthia McKay, "The Business of Gift Baskets: A Guide for Survival."
20. Videos and DVD's: You'll keep these training videos to refer to at any time for a training refresher course.
21. Newsletters.
22. 7-day a week support.
23. Easy to follow legal and tax tips.
24.Graphic arts support. We'll design your discount and marketing materials at no additional charge.
25. Research service to target the best ways to market your business in your specific area and identify the demographics, which will be your best client base.
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GOLD MEMBERSHIP
$5500.00
The Gold Membership will provide you with all of the items listed in the Silver Membership in addition to the following:
1. Complete CD Library: This includes a set of 6 CDs containing over 150 photographs of baskets that can be used for marketing, web sites or any form of duplication. Professionally display your baskets to clients or email photos to potential buyers. You’ll never pay for a professional photo shoot!
2. Perfect Presentation CD: a CD that explains and assists you in making the perfect presentation to potential clients that require a one on one meeting!
3. Additional Advanced Training. Advanced training encompasses all of the elements that will define your business as a high end, corporate minded business--even if you are working from home!
Training will include basic gift basket assembly and will move you into advanced bowmaking, advanced design and shrinkwrap. Alternate containers will be used so that you will define yourself as a company with many options for its clients. We also give you an assortment of advanced tips for marketing that you will find invaluable and inexpensive. Once out of training, you will enter the retail world with a savvy product and exceptional pricing that any client would love. Advanced training will provide you with that extra polished look and image for your company so that you and your creations will be unforgettable to your clients.
4. 1000 personalized full color brochures AND a beginning inventory of black and white brochures.
5. Artist's Portfolio: A stunning presentation of 25 color photos in 8x10 size to display a variety of designs that are available and organized in an artist's portfolio for easy viewing and a professional look.
The portfolio allows your client to get an idea of your talents. Once they see the photos, they will buy, buy and buy! You are free to make your own designs, but the portfolio will showcase a wonderful insight into your talent and all in stunning color and impeccable quality! We will also make available brand new photos with each quarterly professional photo shoot we complete so you can change the look of your portfolio at any time for any reason!
6. Personalized, embossed ribbon with your company name.
**Remember your investment with Le Gourmet is 100% tax deductible!
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PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
$8500
The Le Gourmet Platinum membership includes all of the items listed in the Silver Membership AND The Gold Membership in addition to the following:
1. 5000 personalized full color brochures.
2. Complete two-day training program. This session is a one-on-one training with our Head Trainer. Here you will be able to customize with our trainer your needs concerning design, marketing, inventory, ordering, customer service and any other topic that you would like to emphasize in your business. Two days of one-on-one training will allow you to reach the level of success that you seek with your new business very quickly and easily. Following your exciting two-day training, you will emerge as a gift basket professional able to produce the most polished and affordable designs available to your clients.
3. Complete balloon kit. This kit will add another dimension to your business. We provide a tank and a large assortment of balloons so that you can add balloons to your baskets for special occasions or even provide balloons for conventions and weddings for added income.
4. Stationery for your business. Starting your business out right is important and we will provide your letterhead, envelopes, gift envelopes, gift cards, and labels.
We also include color discount specials and other offerings such as frequent buyer and holiday cards to introduce your clients to a variety of exceptional deals you offer. We want to make sure that your clients return over and over to sample your finest creations!
5. You will receive your beginning inventory, advanced inventory, PLUS we will provide an additional $500.00 in gourmet and bath product inventory.
6. Ribbon assortment embossed with your company name. We will provide you with different colors of ribbon featuring your company name embossed boldly on ribbon to use in bows and on your baskets. This striking look will advertise your company in a sophisticated way showing your sense of impeccable style.
7. Personalized marketing and shipping labels.
8. Web Site Design. Our web designer will personally consult with you to provide you with a site showcasing vivid photos and descriptions of your baskets. The site design will allow your business to be seen and recognized worldwide on the Internet. You'll be proud of your Internet presence and prouder to send your clients to your site. They will be able to choose a basket, pay for the basket and you just fill the order.
9. Specialized marketing consultation with CEO Cynthia McKay on business, marketing and purchasing.
10. An additional consultation with the Head Trainer on specialized and advanced designs.
**Remember your investment with Le Gourmet is 100% tax deductible!
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PLATINUM ELITE MEMBERSHIP
$22,000.00
Platinum Elite is the highest level of all Le Gourmet Gift Basket Programs. This business set up encompasses elaborate and extensive training, consultations, a variety of software, equipment, inventory, office machinery, inventory storage, all office supplies, stationery, labels, personalized corporate ribbon. We also include a full library of cd's with proposals, contracts, order forms, and brochures. We design t- shirts with your company name, tote bags for presentations with your company name, portfolios for presentations. You'll receive personalized items on cd for corporate promotions: gift cards, promotional cards, greeting cards, post cards, press releases and letterhead as well as labels for shipping and mailing. We will design personalized cd's with your corporate name to present to corporate accounts showcasing the finest in gift basket designs. Additionally, our public relations specialist will also conference with you to gather information to promote your business in all aspects of the media. You will be polished and ready to go with our very sophisticated Platinum Elite program.
Please call our corporate office for full details regarding The Platinum Elite Program.
1-800-93-GIFT-6
Denver: 303-623-0500
Cynthia@legift.com
