2006-07-05 13:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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:
* Start Your Own Crafts Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start-Up ; Guide #1304) by Entrepreneur Press
* How to Start a Home-Based Craft Business, 4th by Kenn Oberrecht
* The Basic Guide to Selling Crafts on the Internet by James Dillehay
* The Crafts Business Answer Book & Resource Guide: Answers to Hundreds of Troublesome Questions About Starting, Marketing, and Managing a Homebased Business Efficiently, Legally, and Profitably by Barbara Brabec
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!
2006-07-06 05:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selling fleece blankets is one of the easiest and fastest ways of starting a home based business. The best way to do it is by soliciting directly in your area, word of mouth and offering your product to your co-workers; of course if your employer's P&Ps allow for it. If you are starting out, try to have at least 4 or 6 blankets already made by the beginning of the cold season - I don't know where you are located at - or the holiday season. I started out by participating of a charity campaign at work - donating a percentage of the sale - and I immediately started receiving orders; I could hardly keep up with the demand! I don't know anything about the bath salts market but I know how to make them; that's pretty easy; check Joann crafts, they have all types of crafts ideas and you'll find out how to make them. Hope this helps
2006-07-05 15:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by 70'ssavvy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of towns have stores that are sort of a co-op, where a bunch of different artists and craftspeople get together and split the rent and the manpower to run one shop. Everybody gets their own little nook to sell their own stuff in. The share all costs, and take turns working there. It would be a good way to get going without as much start up cash. See if your town has something like this that you can join into, and if not, try to get people together to start one. Good Luck!
2006-07-05 23:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 06:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by Allen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a wholesaler. Buy low, sell high (but reasonable). There is good money to be made in craft things - good luck!
2006-07-05 13:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy low....sell high.
2006-07-05 13:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋