Our Blog Goes MOBILE!

Our blog has grown up!  It's now available on mobile phones in an easy to follow format and we've gotten over 200 people that have checked it out already!  So excited that we're the first to bring this technology to the gift basket industry and even more excited that everyone is looking at it so far advance to the convention next year.

This blog is going to start to get busier as time goes on.  After the NGBC in Ohio in August, we'll be kicking off our main marketing program and its going to fun and exciting to see it grow from now until next year.  I hope you're going to join us and be a part of something amazing.

Oh, the mobile blog is at http://ngbc.wirenode.mobi/
Check it out!

New or Old, Expert or Beginner - the 2012 NGBC is for YOU

I recently talked to someone who has been in the industry for a very long time.  She basically told me she doesn't need to learn anything else, she's been doing this so long that she knows what she needs to know.  But, by the end of the conversation, I heard the woes and "falling short of their goals" story and how the economy has really hurt her business.  Sometimes it takes talking to someone else for the lightbulb to go on.  It was that discussion that we had that made her realize that she didn't know it all; hadn't kept up with the new marketing and sales concepts and even more important - knows she needs to be at the 2012 NGBC. 

Moral of the story - never think you know it all because you don't know what you don't know.

Site Tour at The Marriott was GREAT!

Last week, we met with our event planner at The Marriott for two hours to go through a variety of details for next years convention. We took samples of our booth cloths, the Cabaret fabrics and some "extras" we're doing and they all looked great.  We set the stage size for the Morning Huddle, Lunch & Learn, Rockin' Design Challenge and Cabaret events and were even able to taste some new food they're offering.

We're excited and hope you are too....watch for new announcements over the next week!

One More Instructor Position Open!

Believe it or not, we have all but one instructor position filled for the convention next year!  I'm a huge planner and obviously love having everything done as far in advance as possible.

We have one spot open...ideas?  Who would you like to see teach? 

Let us know at ngbc@comcast.net.

A New Faculty Member is Announced - Ann Powell

Today, I'm pleased to announce that Ann Powell has joined our faculty.  She'll be teaching one of the most important business classes which is the true cost of your business.  We're thrilled to have her and invite you to visit the website and learn more about Ann.  Her photo and biography are being posted now!