A few months ago, I posted a simple chocolate cake recipe online for my ThriftyFun entry. Suddenly because of that post, I became an instant businesswoman. Orders are flooding in after that post and I'm going to share with you how to earn more as your business grows.
Link: Here is a link to Katrine's steamed chocolate cake recipe.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I am looking into starting a business selling simmering granules. Can anyone give me any tips on things I need to know and do? I know how to make the granules, it's all the other things I need to do, that I need help with.
Thank you in advance.
Are you in the US? If so, start with your small business development center.
Do not follow any guidance from the pitch vultures on Facebook or most social media sites. In this time of crisis, they are out in full force. Shut them off!!!!
The only legit way to learn to start a business is either the Sbdc or a community college.
They will get you all of the resources you will need. Be sure to talk to your lawyer and tax person also. Sadly, this is a really bad time to be starting a business for a luxury item so they can help you get prepared and protected.
Post back with an update! Prayers for success.
Does anyone know of a grant or organization that would help me open a fabric store? Thanks.
By Robert Coates from Columbus, OH
There are several helpful books on the market, but that are written in a technical manner and can be hard to relate to your needs. Two that are clear and relevant are Robert A. Cooke's small business formation handbook and buy your own business with other people's money, both published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Small Business Development Center has loans and grants available, and also classes and other assistance with starting a business. www.sba.gov/
Check with your states local small business administration or your local state university extension center. They have ideas, suggestions, info and often info on grants.
I am living below poverty level on SSI. I need a little more income to make ends meet better. I found a very decent site with OK prices for jewelry. I can't seem to find a flea market near me.
By sharon6345
Why don't you check out eBay, Google, Etsy and lots of other sites that you can do everything from your home.
Are you making this jewelery or are you buying it and reselling it? Ah, I see on your title, that you are reselling it. I do not know if this is such a good plan. I know that some women make a fairly good income by selling products such as Avon, various jewellery brands, cosmetics, etc., but they almost always have cars to transport these items, to go to home parties, to go to trade shows and flea markets.
If you live in a city so that you have a large variety of flea markets, garage sales, thrift shops, to look for vintage and collectable items, you might be able to find things for next to nothing, and then resell them for a profit on eBay, etc. The Thrift Hunters on TV seem to be able to do this. But, I think, you really need to do research to find what it is that sells. That is a business you might be able to do from your home.
I would try and sell online
Can someone help me come up with a snappy name for a consignment/thrift store?
By Alise
I have always wanted to name one "Second Hand Rows". Get it?
Another is "Second Time Around", "Second Times a Charm" and finally "Encore Presentations".
Can you guess I have thought of this once or twice? Good luck. Where will you be? Let us know if any of our suggestions helped won't you?
Sandi/PBP
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I would like to start my own decor business, but don't have the financial support for it. What should I do? I don't want to take out a bank loan. The interest rates are very high in South Africa. Any suggestions for getting financing for my business?
I am saving up to open a business around this time next year.My goal is to have enough money to buy the building.
