Chapter 3

The gift baskets look great, but do they pay?

Giỏ quà đẹp, nhưng nó có lãi không?

The chapter's question

How much profit does each of my gift baskets make?

Big idea

Gift baskets are the grocery's own product, and they have their own margin.

In this chapter

  1. Part 3.1

    Cost of One Basket

    What goes into a basket, and what does it cost including the basket and wrapping labour?

  2. Part 3.2

    Three Price Levels

    How many price levels should gift baskets have?

  3. Part 3.3

    Pre-Order and Ready-Made

    How many baskets do I make in advance, and how many do I take orders for?

  4. Part 3.4

    Small Business Buyers

    Are there shops or offices nearby that order baskets in bulk?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of Tết at the Corner Shop is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of Tết at the Corner Shop

  1. 1.Is every Tết different, or the same every year?
  2. 2.Stock up to feel safe, or stock just enough?
  3. 3.The gift baskets look great, but do they pay?
  4. 4.Who minds the counter on the year's busiest days?
  5. 5.Is Tết over, or is the leftover stock just starting?