SHE'S UNSTOPPABLE!
Gift Solutions by Kim.com Opens Second Location in Skaneateles as The Skaneateles Gift Basket Company


Syracuse, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2006 -- Known for her energy and her business mantra, "Treat Your Customers Like Royalty", Kim Bachstein, owner and CEO of Gift Solutions by Kim.com and Gifts123.com, announced the grand opening of her second on-site location and third business, THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY, located at 27 Fennell Street, Suite B-108, Skaneateles, New York, (315) 685-4744

"It was time for the move," said Bachstein enthusiastically. "I've talked about and planned for it for years and then, suddenly, time, place and circumstances came magically together!"

Bachstein credits her customers for helping her move the process forward.

"Really we have so many customers from Camillus and Skaneateles and the west side of the county already," stated Bachstein. "They were always encouraging us to set up shop in their neighborhood, so here we are!"

In conjunction with the location, Bachstein has launched a matching web site at www.skaneatelesgiftbaskets.com.

"Customers are going to be able to order everything that is available at our store at 5720 South Bay Road in Cicero," said Bachstein. "And they will be able to place their orders on line 24/7 with the same great local and across the world delivery!"

Bachstein specializes in gift baskets that are "chocked full" as she likes to quote her many customers saying; from birthdays to weddings to all special occasions and holidays, her baskets are well known for their whimsy, creativity and special touches she likes to add in to personalize each basket to the customer. Gifts123.com is a professional gift service that offers an extensive line of specialty gifts which can be sent to family, friends, and business associates individually; or included in custom designed gift baskets. This allows busy individuals and corporate executives the ease and convenience of shopping online from a variety of quality products."

Bachstein has won numerous awards including recognition in 2005 with a "40 Under 40" Award, 2004 - Top 25 Women in Leadership Award in Central New York, 2004 - Business Networking International Award and the 2004/05 Economic Champion Award in CNY.

"With the opening of the THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY," said Bachstein. "I feel as if I have come full circle. As big as this is, it's only going to keep getting bigger! This is only the beginning!"

STORY OPPORTUNITIES: Starting Small only a Prelude When It Comes to Starting a Business; New York State Entrepeneur Sees Growth in Slow Economy; The American Dream – Live and Well in New York; Location, Location, Location – World Wide Web Takes Local Business International.

For More Information, contact:
Kim Bachstein, President/CEO
Gift Solutions by Kim
5720 South Bay Road
Cicero, NY 13039
Phone (315) 452-0765
Toll Free 1(888) 432-GIFT

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SHE'S UNSTOPPABLE!

Gift Solutions by Kim.com Opens Second Location in Skaneateles as The Skaneateles Gift Basket Company

Syracuse, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2006 -- Known for her energy and her business mantra, "Treat Your Customers Like Royalty", Kim Bachstein, owner and CEO of Gift Solutions by Kim.com and Gifts123.com, announced the grand opening of her second on-site location and third business, THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY, located at 27 Fennell Street, Suite B-108, Skaneateles, New York, (315) 685-4744

"It was time for the move," said Bachstein enthusiastically. "I've talked about and planned for it for years and then, suddenly, time, place and circumstances came magically together!"

Bachstein credits her customers for helping her move the process forward.

"Really we have so many customers from Camillus and Skaneateles and the west side of the county already," stated Bachstein. "They were always encouraging us to set up shop in their neighborhood, so here we are!"

In conjunction with the location, Bachstein has launched a matching web site at www.skaneatelesgiftbaskets.com.

"Customers are going to be able to order everything that is available at our store at 5720 South Bay Road in Cicero," said Bachstein. "And they will be able to place their orders on line 24/7 with the same great local and across the world delivery!"

Bachstein specializes in gift baskets that are "chocked full" as she likes to quote her many customers saying; from birthdays to weddings to all special occasions and holidays, her baskets are well known for their whimsy, creativity and special touches she likes to add in to personalize each basket to the customer. Gifts123.com is a professional gift service that offers an extensive line of specialty gifts which can be sent to family, friends, and business associates individually; or included in custom designed gift baskets. This allows busy individuals and corporate executives the ease and convenience of shopping online from a variety of quality products."

Bachstein has won numerous awards including recognition in 2005 with a "40 Under 40" Award, 2004 - Top 25 Women in Leadership Award in Central New York, 2004 - Business Networking International Award and the 2004/05 Economic Champion Award in CNY.

"With the opening of the THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY," said Bachstein. "I feel as if I have come full circle. As big as this is, it's only going to keep getting bigger! This is only the beginning!"

STORY OPPORTUNITIES: Starting Small only a Prelude When It Comes to Starting a Business; New York State Entrepeneur Sees Growth in Slow Economy; The American Dream – Live and Well in New York; Location, Location, Location – World Wide Web Takes Local Business International.

For More Information, contact:

Kim Bachstein, President/CEO

Gift Solutions by Kim

5720 South Bay Road

Cicero, NY 13039

Phone (315) 452-0765

Toll Free 1(888) 432-GIFT

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

SHE'S UNSTOPPABLE!

Gift Solutions by Kim.com Opens Second Location in Skaneateles as The Skaneateles Gift Basket Company

Syracuse, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2006 -- Known for her energy and her business mantra, "Treat Your Customers Like Royalty", Kim Bachstein, owner and CEO of Gift Solutions by Kim.com and Gifts123.com, announced the grand opening of her second on-site location and third business, THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY, located at 27 Fennell Street, Suite B-108, Skaneateles, New York, (315) 685-4744

"It was time for the move," said Bachstein enthusiastically. "I've talked about and planned for it for years and then, suddenly, time, place and circumstances came magically together!"

Bachstein credits her customers for helping her move the process forward.

"Really we have so many customers from Camillus and Skaneateles and the west side of the county already," stated Bachstein. "They were always encouraging us to set up shop in their neighborhood, so here we are!"

In conjunction with the location, Bachstein has launched a matching web site at www.skaneatelesgiftbaskets.com.

"Customers are going to be able to order everything that is available at our store at 5720 South Bay Road in Cicero," said Bachstein. "And they will be able to place their orders on line 24/7 with the same great local and across the world delivery!"

Bachstein specializes in gift baskets that are "chocked full" as she likes to quote her many customers saying; from birthdays to weddings to all special occasions and holidays, her baskets are well known for their whimsy, creativity and special touches she likes to add in to personalize each basket to the customer. Gifts123.com is a professional gift service that offers an extensive line of specialty gifts which can be sent to family, friends, and business associates individually; or included in custom designed gift baskets. This allows busy individuals and corporate executives the ease and convenience of shopping online from a variety of quality products."

Bachstein has won numerous awards including recognition in 2005 with a "40 Under 40" Award, 2004 - Top 25 Women in Leadership Award in Central New York, 2004 - Business Networking International Award and the 2004/05 Economic Champion Award in CNY.

"With the opening of the THE SKANEATELES GIFT BASKET COMPANY," said Bachstein. "I feel as if I have come full circle. As big as this is, it's only going to keep getting bigger! This is only the beginning!"

STORY OPPORTUNITIES: Starting Small only a Prelude When It Comes to Starting a Business; New York State Entrepeneur Sees Growth in Slow Economy; The American Dream – Live and Well in New York; Location, Location, Location – World Wide Web Takes Local Business International.

For More Information, contact:

Kim Bachstein, President/CEO

Gift Solutions by Kim

5720 South Bay Road

Cicero, NY 13039

Phone (315) 452-0765

Toll Free 1(888) 432-GIFT

Conte, author of "Bits of Joy – 50 Ideas That Will Make You Jump for Joy"- has emerged as a leader in the practical application of humor as a tool in the business world. She sees this speaking engagement in New Orleans as necessary to the company in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

"Really Global Industries is acting as a visionary here," said Conte. "They are acknowledging the spouses' contribution in holding down the 'home front' as a valuable contribution to the company. At a time when thousands still are displaced in the region, they will, through me, realize humor can be an effective tool for helping them cope."

Conte, founder and Director of Fun at the company, Humor Advantage, Inc., has appeared on many TV shows and has hosted two radio programs. She is much sought after for her Positive Power of Humor Keynote Address.

"Many are concerned about the long term psychological effects of from the hurricane on business and personal lives," said Conte. "I feel my engagement is coming at the right time to answer the question – Is it OK to laugh again?"

Conte added, "Not only is it OK, it's vital for the recovery effort."

STORY OPPORTUNITY: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMOR – AFTER THE HURRICANE; THE NECESSITY OF HUMOR IN BUSINESS; FACING LIFE AGAIN AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER – BUSINESS HELPS EMPLOYEES COPE.

INTERVIEWS WITH MS. CONTE ARE BEING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 10, 2006 AT THE HILTON NEW ORLEANS RIVERSIDE, FROM 3:00 PM T0 7:00 PM. PLEASE CALL FOR AN INTERVIEW.

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Syracuse, New York 13031

315.468.4494/315.247.6383

Barbara@babsartistbrokerservice.Citymaker.com

http://www.yvonneconte.com

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