Determine exactly what you want lollipops for

Knowing how your candy lollipops will be used helps you determine the type and quantity to buy. Is your team hosting a fundraiser? Are you selling them in a concession stand or other point-of-purchase display? Do you plan to use them as giveaways at a trade show or bank?

I recommend: If you're hosting a fundraiser, Five Star Fundraising offers gourmet lollipop programs. If you're looking to resell them, then CandyWarehouse sells wholesale lollipops. And if they're simply to be used as quick giveaways or treats thrown to parade-goers, it's best to go with inexpensive bulk lollipops from Sweet Services.

Choose a style of candy lollipops

Specialty lollipops come in a variety of shapes, sizes, flavors and themes. If you're not just buying them as token giveaways or going with a fundraising company, there are a number of specialty lollipops to choose from.

I recommend: If you're selling them from a concession stand or other point-of-purchase location, you probably want to purchase wholesale lollipops in popular varieties from Blair Candy that come in a display box or other container. Many themes and shapes are available from Oriental Trading Company to add to the fun. Lollipop types are seemingly endless, as well, and include whistle lollipops, blinking lollipops, bubble gum lollipops, chocolate lollipops and swirl lollipops.

Personalize your lollipops

Fun as they already are, you can add even more joy to the love of lollipops by customizing the wrapper, the stick or the lollipop itself.

I recommend: For corporate uses, gourmet lollipops are available with custom wrappers, bags and colors from CandyFavorites.com. Promos On-Line offers imprinting on the lollipop and stick. Party Wraps offers still further personalization, with wrappers that can include photos and longer messages for events such as birthday parties, weddings and baby showers.