How do I begin to sell homemade baked goods ? What licenses do I need?

Answer 1

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* How to Open a Financially Successful Bakery by Sharon Fullen, Douglas R. Brown
* The Baker's Trade: A Recipe for Creating the Successful Small Bakery by Zachary Y. Schat
* Baking for Profit: Starting a Small Bakery by George Bathie
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

Lots of info needed here. Are you going to do this alone or have someone work for you? Alone - you don't need workman's comp. With someone - unless they are an officer in the company- you need comp. Then you need health certificates - not only for the location of the baking, but for yourself. Got to go to the dr and have checks (blood, lungs, etc.) Then health inspection for the facility. Then you go get a business license. Then IRS for an EIN number - or - use your SSN.
Better yet - all states have different rules and laws governing this. Got to your state gov web site. Then go to the city web site for more info. Do not try to "get around" anything. Play it smart - if in doubt about anything - call someone in the gov.

Answer 3

Also, one of the main things is WHERE you will be preparing these "homemade" goods. If you are thinking of doing this out of your home, you would be better off to find another building to do it in, or you could be looking at a major remodeling to bring your kitchen up to state health codes. My first call would be to your local health department and find out the regulations for the cooking area.

Answer 4

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