Curated corporate gift box business

Companies of all sizes, HR and office managers, sales teams and event planners who want a thoughtful gift without organizing it themselves.

A set price per box, including products, packing and delivery. Larger orders and repeat programs like quarterly client gifts lift revenue.

• Choosing and presenting products well
• Building relationships with local makers
• Packing and shipping logistics
• Selling to HR and office managers

• If boxes include food or drink, check with your local public health unit and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency about permits and labelling
• Alcohol in gift boxes is regulated differently in each province, so check your provincial rules before including it
• Demand is heavily seasonal around the holidays, so plan cash flow and storage space for the busy months
• Check the cost and reliability of shipping, including winter delays, and consider commercial general liability insurance
• Check whether your municipality requires a licence to store stock or pack products at home

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on products, packaging and storage. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $800 to $5,000, though demand is heavily seasonal around the holidays.

If boxes include food or drink, check with your local public health unit and the CFIA about permits and labelling. Check your provincial rules on alcohol, and whether your municipality requires a licence to store or pack stock at home.

Useful skills include choosing and presenting products well, building relationships with local makers, packing and shipping logistics, and selling to HR and office managers. Estimates suggest at least about 10 hours a week.