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Friday, November 1, 2013
Making Money From Your Hobby: Your Home Based Food Production Company
The dream is creating your own business. From the standard point of view of the modern business, owing a company and starting it from scratch is the highest of achievements. Your time is your own and you can make money at the pace you desire rather than having an employer breathe down your neck. And if you have a marketable product and the right business plan, the dream can become a reality. However, before jumping into the deep end, there are a few things to consider.
1. Do you have the necessities to produce your product on a large scale? Truth is, most home kitchens do not have the space and proper equipment to produce large quantities of food on a daily basis. Consider alternatives to the standard home kitchen utensils and a larger space.
2. Find ways of financing your business other than your own pocket. Most folks don’t realize it but small business loans are available for home based companies with reasonable interests rates and the like. The truth is, you will need spending capitol for many of the items described in paragraph 1.
3. Completely know and understand the legal rules and regulations concerning safe food handling and storage. A business can be set back quite a bit due to a bad inspection. And while some of the regulations may seem trivial, it is important to note that these have been put in place for both safety of the consumer and yourself. Follow them to the rule.
These are just a few things to consider when starting your own food based business. However, we do recommend additional research to help you create the business that you've always wanted. You know your food is good. If you play your cards right, so will the rest of the country.
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