Gold Coast Gift Boxes and Hampers

When a new baby is born there is always great celebration but this is often tempered by the need to find the right gift to give to the new mother and baby.  Many people shop around looking for that special gift, sometimes buying one thing, sometimes buying more.   Read More

Chocolate Bouquets are an alternative to the traditional flower bouquet. They have gained in popularity over the past few years due to the fact that they last longer than flowers and apart from the obvious added benefit of being able to eat the chocolates, they also look as good as a bouquet of fresh flowers. Read More

It is only 19 "sleeps" until Christmas, a fact that I am constantly reminded of both in my business and personal lives.  At work, we are busy creating gifts for other people to give to their family, friends, colleagues and clients, but occasionally we do find some time to create gifts to give to our family, friends, clients and colleagues.   Read More

I love Christmas and I don't apologise for it.  I love the Christmas carols, the lights, the presents - especially the giving, the shopping and everything else.  Over the past month I have been busy making new Christmas gifts to add to my online store at www.gcgiftboxesandhampers.com.au and I am getting more and more excited as the days go on.  It is now only 42 days till Christmas and though that may strike fear into many, it doesn't to me.  I can't wait until I can put up my Christmas tree, wrap my presents and put them under the tree, start singing Christmas carols and generally sharing good will to others.  Rock on Christmas! Read More

Many people fear competition, whether it is in their personal life or their business life.  However, I believe that competition keeps us honest and ensures that we are all striving to produce the best that we can.  We might not always feel as though we are achieving or winning, but at least we are out there having a go.  These days, the business world is teeming with entrepreneurs, some with the same idea that you might have and some with very different ideas.  The area of gift boxes and hampers is extremely competitive and rather than deter us, it just keeps us aiming higher.  There are plenty of companies out there that may be bigger than us, but do they offer the same personalised service and the assurance that all products are created by the business owner and produced on site, locally?  We do, and that's why no matter how much competition comes our way, we'll still be here, doing what we love, creating gift boxes, baskets and hampers for you, our customers.  Read More

<p>I can't believe that it is only 2 1/2 months until Christmas.  In fact, the idea is a bit scary due to the fact that the year has just flown.</p>  At GC Gift Boxes and Hampers we have been extremely busy creating new products, promoting our business and generally trying to stay on top of all the work that is required.  We went to the St.Hilda's fete at Southport on the Gold Coast, and it was great to meet so many new people.  Many of the people that we met were just starting to think about Christmas and getting ideas for presents.  That is one thing that we have an abundance of and will be coming up with more each week.  At the moment, we are in the planning stages for our new Christmas range but it should be available to you at the start of November.  Remember, it's never too early to start preparing for Christmas. Read More

We are all told that blogging is a great way to communicate with people online, to bring them to your website and to attract their attention.  But what exactly should you blog about?  This is the question that you need to ask yourself and it is one that I am continually asking myself.  So far, I have attempted to blog about relevant subjects to my business, GC Gift Boxes and Hampers.  However, that has probably not been the most stimulating reading to date.  So where am I going to go from here?  I have decided that I will try to enlighten you all with the trials and tribulations that I face as I go about my daily business.  Today, that was completing a customised chocolate bouquet for a specified dollar amount.  Not only did I have to ensure that my client was getting value for money, I had to follow the guidelines that they had given me.  This gives me the license to be creative but I also have to be mindful of my boundaries.  Anyway, with the bouquet successfully completed and delivered, it was on to more routine orders, paperwork, tidying the office (this seems never ending, especially when I am creating!!), website administration and emails.  That was my day.  How was yours? Read More

Daffodil Day is Friday 26th August 2011 and is the largest national fundraising event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Daffodil Day is run by the Cancer Council and raises funds that are essential for cancer research, prevention and support services.  This year, Daffodil Day celebrates a major milestone in Australia, its 25th Anniversary. Read More

The time is quickly approaching when students completing primary school, Year 12 and many other courses at tertiary institutions, will be graduating and moving on to new beginnings.  This is a time fondly remembered by many and is also a time for celebration. Read More

Father's Day is fast approaching and it is a time when children, young and old, like to remind their father of just how much they are appreciated.  This appreciation can be shown in many forms.  Whether it is a chore that is done so that Dad doesn't have to do it, or a gift for Dad, it is the thought that counts.  With this in mind, I have a lot of friends who often ask me what they can get for their dad.  They want that perfect gift that shows him how much they love him and they want a gift that he hasn't been given before.  I believe that the best ideas are often the simplest so I suggest taking him out for breakfast or lunch - I know it's done over and over, but who doesn't appreciate a meal that they don't have to pay for.  Mowing the lawns, edging the lawns, washing the car and even something as simple as watching the footy with Dad, are all simple ideas that show Dad you care.  Buying a gift could include Gold Class cinema tickets, a sporting item that he may use, a piece of art work that he has admired or you could put together a gift basket based on a hobby or interest that he has.  This involves buying a variety of small gifts that can be placed together to create an overall theme.  At least if you do this you know that he will enjoy some, if not all of the gifts in the basket.  The most important thing is to tell your dad how you feel about him.  Don't make the mistake later in life of wishing that you had done this.  Do it now and know forever that your dad knew that you loved him. Read More