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| ruenietwoshoes |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 9:46:28 PM
I'm interested in starting an at home kind of job. I'm 22 and I have done a few jobs in my life but I'm really wanting my own business and I'm trying to figure out how to go about it and what to do. Something that people will buy and invest in. I have thought about a bakery but out of my home how do I advertise since I'm in the country... ? Please some thoughts and insight will be appreciated! 
<3 Patricia
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I'm only 21! :)
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| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Aug 14 2010 : 1:16:40 PM
Ditto on what Catherine & Brandy have said already-it's gotta be something you really love. I still make hand knit items to sell,but I'd have to clone myself to have enough & sell enough to make a living-but I do offer items as a sideline. Sewing goes faster than knitting & holiday decor is always hot. Think hard,search your heart,and get a copy of "The Handmade Marketplace" by Kari Ann Chapin. A wonderful guide that goes into all aspects of havin your own biz with an easy going writing style. And let us know what you decide!
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| Brandy Patricia |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 1:18:24 PM
Hi Patricia,
My advice to you is find a niche. You know the organic and whole food market is exploding, that's a popular niche. Maybe you have a particular style of baking that would appeal to a certain market. For example, if you bake healthy animal crackers you can market them to day cares. Since you would be operating out of your home, baking an item that would ship easily is a good idea. That way, the sky is the limit when it comes to who is able to purchase your product and you don't have to worry if the locals are enough to support your business.
As far as advertising goes, advertising online is a great place to start. I'm looking into online advertising myself for a few things. At start-up, take advantage of what's free. Craig's List, Myspace, Facebook... the list goes on. Then you can get into starting an independent website for your business and begin purchasing search credits from places like Google and Yahoo.
Pick something you are passionate about, and run with it. Kudos for your ambitions of starting your own business. I'm in the same boat and I know how insane it can be.
Lots of Luck!
--Brandy from Florida |
| ruenietwoshoes |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 2:34:42 PM
I love stitching and knitting and writing the only thing is I am unsure of how to do a website...I have a blog and have signed up for etsy. but all in all I have no idea.
<3 Patricia (soon-to-be-EMT)
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| Catherine |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 10:57:25 AM
Patricia,
Do something that you love :) . Whether that be crafting, cooking, gardening, writing, stitching ... find the thing that you enjoy and do that. You can always set up an etsy shop or sell online even from the country.
Blessings,
Catherine
Farmgirl #1801
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Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant. ~Robert Louis Stevenson
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| MrsRooster |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 09:51:13 AM
I am getting ready to start house cleaning. Good luck to you in your business.
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 09:29:18 AM
I don't know about the laws there, but Indiana left a nice loophole for the farmers market and roadside stands. If you do your business(the actual money takin and product handin over) within 10 feet of the road and more that 5 feet outside your front door, you are a home-based vendor and not subject to business laws like others are. I know of people who are doin cakes for parties this way and have a picnic table with a canopy over it for an 'office'. It means you can name and advertise your stand as a roadside business without the board of health sittin in your kitchen. The only major thing is the labeling, which sounds confusing when you read the requirements, but are very easy to follow. I had to call my local board of health for them to walk me through all of it, but then I was off. I sell jams, jellies, cookies, breads, muffins, and fudge at my roadside stand with my veges. I also do local farmers markets with the same items, our market master is very good about homemade items being welcome! Just some thoughts!
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 9:57:31 PM
YAY! Can't wait to get it.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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| ruenietwoshoes |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 9:54:59 PM
aww thanks and I have a lil' card for you that I need to mail out to you... :)
<3 Patricia
sister.daughter.lover.knitter.best friend.quilter.hand stitcher.a cook.a soon-to-be-nurse.animal lover.mountaineer.facebook junkie.and a new blogger.and a lover of God!
I'm only 21! :)
http://sweetsugarstitches.blogspot.com |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 12 2010 : 9:50:35 PM
Hi Patricia! I can't help much but I will be praying that you find something that you like. :)(
Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
