How To Start Your Own Xmas Business

How To Start Your Own Xmas Business FARM HOME Novelty Items You can set up a business to make and sell wreaths roping and other Christmas decorations using equipment and supplies from Santa’s Wholesale Supply They also have the expertise and are happy to share whether making decorations for the family or making products for sale “We’ve set up a ton of wreath making companies ” says Barb Jeske “We walk them through how to set up their business how to get sales and how to market We can often recommend bough suppliers or how to find them ” In helping others get in the business Jeske and her husband Dick are potentially creating competition for their other business The 4th generation family business makes thousands of wreaths and miles of roping each year “Some people won’t share information ” says Jeske “Our customers are happy with us and we aren’t going to lose any ” Making their own Christmas decorations is how the Jeskes got in the business of wreath-making equipment and supplies It quickly became a new products lab as Rick Jeske improved on existing equipment For example the Super Cam Clamper takes the stress off the knees that occurs with most volume wreath-making equipment The Elf Roping/Garland Machine offers options such as a timer and footage counter It can produce up to 1 800 ft of roping in 8 hrs “My husband saw a need for them and we used them here in our business before we put them on the market ” says Jeske “His workmanship is unbelievable and we’ve never had anybody return anything ” The Jeskes encourage buyers to visit their operation for one-on-one training in use of equipment and technique as well as coaching For those at a distance the website offers links to a number of how-to videos They also offer suggestions and advice by phone to buyers as widespread as Ireland and Puerto Rico though most sales are in the U S and Canada The Super Cam Clamper is priced at $119 The Elf Roping/Garland Machine ranges from $995 to $1 295 depending on options Smaller scale wreath makers can buy a hand-held crimper for only $9 95 or a crimper and 10 12-in rings makes a 22-in wreath for $19 95 The company also offers a wide variety of decorative items for finished wreaths Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Santa’s Wholesale Supply N9678 N Summit Lane Summit Lake Wis 54485 ph 715 275-4188; toll free 800 772-6827; www santasupplies com

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