In tough times, consumers expect more value. Give them their hearts desire this fall with a gorgeous gift basket that doubles as a table centerpiece. Packed in this basket: gourmet coffee, a tin a cookies, a votive candle holder packed with candy, and “blooming buds” of candies wrapped and wired on stems, then inserted into the design. Watch for this design and more coming in the 4th quarter issue of Gift Basket Review Online magazine, posted in September. www.gbreview.com.

Anyone can sell tins of popcorn, coffee, or canisters of gourmet popcorn. And if you’re a small business, buying in small wholesale lots, the bigger guys can beat you on price. Instead of struggling to keep pace with volume packers or discounters, move into a different league -- one where your presentation knocks the ball out of the park.

In the new issue of GBR Online, this beautiful Dragon Plume is shown, with the video to be posted in the coming week, detailing how to make this stunning creation. The video is free to members of GBR Online. Be sure your subscription is up-to-date, and watch for this super “how-to” set of instructions. To see this design and more, go to: www.gbreview.com.