5 Gifts And Handicrafts Distributor Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Become A Gifts And Handicrafts Distributor

Handicrafts are handmade products representing a nation's or tribe’s culture, values, and traditions. Gifts and handicrafts play a vital role in allowing people to show love and appreciation.

Therefore, if you are looking to start a business that promotes culture and beliefs, you can become a gifts and handicrafts wholesaler. The target market can be businesses specializing in corporate or social gifting such as birthday gifting, anniversary gifts, or other special occasions.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a gifts and handicrafts distributor:

1. Giftsenda ($468K/year)

Dmitriy Peregudov came up with the idea for his business, Giftsenda, after running his previous company, GiftBasketsOverseas.com. He noticed that many of his customers would benefit from a bulk gifting solution to automate their sending experience, which led him to create Giftsenda, a SaaS platform that offers personalized gift options with CRM integration and ROI measurement. Within 6 months of launching, Giftsenda has experienced solid growth.

How much they make: $468K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
Current team size: 10

How We Built A $468K/Year Corporate Gift Platform That Services 200+ Countries

About

Dmitriy started Giftsenda about 3 years ago

Revenue

Dmitriy grew the business to $39K/month

Costs

It cost Dmitriy $50000 to start the business

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2. Tohfabd ($60K/year)

After successfully launching Tohfabd, Iqbal Anwar and his team focused on attracting and retaining customers. They utilized Facebook Ads campaigns and email marketing to generate leads and spread awareness about their online gift delivery service. Additionally, they offered regular discounts on gift items to incentivize customers and ensure top-notch service.

How much they make: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 10

I Started A 5K/Month Side Hustle Sending Gifts for Expats [Bangladesh]

Tohfabd is an online gift delivery business serving Bangladeshi expats, with over 500 logistics agents covering all of Bangladesh's districts and more than 8000 orders successfully delivered within six months, with a focus on cakes, flowers, and gifts to celebrate special occasions.

About

Iqbal started Tohfabd almost 3 years ago

Revenue

Iqbal grew the business to $5K/month

Costs

It cost Iqbal $10000 to start the business

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3. Baltimore in a Box ($420K/year)

Ross Nochumowitz founded Baltimore in a Box after realizing there was a demand for Baltimore-inspired care packages. He started by curating boxes with iconic Baltimore items and offering customization options for customers. Despite initial challenges and a plain-looking box, the business gained traction and received attention from local media, leading to its success.

How much they make: $420K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
Current team size: 1

How I Created A $35K/Month Baltimore Themed Gift Box

Baltimore in a Box founder Ross Nochumowitz created a customized gifting company that allows customers to easily send iconic products from Baltimore to loved ones anywhere in the world, resulting in steady business growth with minimal digital marketing efforts and expanding into corporate gifting with orders increasing year after year.

About

Ross started Baltimore in a Box over 9 years ago

Revenue

Ross grew the business to $35K/month

Costs

It cost Ross $500 to start the business

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