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I am currently trying the sah thing. I have been working outside the home for 8 years. Now that I have 3 children I have decided that I need to be home. My only problem is that I need something, WELL HERE IT IS.....CANDLES.


My problem is this, will they sell?? I live in a small town and I am worried about being about to have a business of this sort. Any ideas?

Candles will always sell....they are the number 1 consumable item. They can be given for any occasion ..Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, etc...They also make an EXCELLENT house warming gift. You could approach realitors, apartment complexes, welcome wagons, etc.


Are you looking to make them yourself or buying them to resell? Are you looking to do home parties or market them in shops?


I think realistically they can sell because of the popularity of the product but it just depends on how you want to market yourself and your product.
: )
DAWN GROSS


Apple Blossom Candles


COMING SOON

I am making them. I would love to have parties, but first I need to make sure they are something that will sell. Do I need a business license? What about my name, how do I check to see if it's being used?

Since you are making them, you may want to start off with an open house or try a craft fair in your area. Open houses are a great way to launch your products, and craft fairs are a great way to reach out to people you would not normally meet. Once I get my business fully launched, I am planning on getting into our major craft fest here. It may take a year or so to get in, but the number of people that comes through the fest is ALOT. If you have a decent turn out, then you can go from there. Just don't stop due to one bad showing...it takes time to build a business.


In PA, I need a business liscense because I was using a Fictitious name. If your business name includes your last name, then no, but if it does not then yes you will need a DBA. Also you need a tax id number in order to purchase supplies tax free and to report any sales from within your state.


I checked the internet for mine and the PA business website. You can do a search and see what comes up.


I wish you the best......and remember to NOT give up just because of one or two failed attempts because you will have some....it will just make you stronger : )



DAWN GROSS


Apple Blossom Candles


COMING SOON

THANK YOU!! That helps A LOT! Thankfully Ihave WAHMlike all of you to help me get started and to be there on a bad day!!

Oh you are so welcome. We are all here to help you out...so never hesitate to post : )
DAWN GROSS
APPLE BLOSSOM CANDLES
COMING SOON

My biggest problem now is a name. Where can I find help for that?

Well....what I did for my business name is I took something that meant alot to me. You may want to look through your state bird, tree, flower, insect....LOL....that is where I started. Then after I could not find anything there, I started thinking about what I love/like....and whah La...I got my name. Took me a couple days and some serious brain racking but I got it. If you want some help, feel free to PM me or email me at litebycandle@yahoo.com


I will give you some help.


: )
DAWN GROSS
APPLE BLOSSOM CANDLES
COMING SOON

OrangeSmoke 20,


Please don't take this the wrong way - I'm sorry,dear, you just made meLOL..."and whah La"...http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif


Everybody always gets creative...it's voila! (That's the trouble with having French for three years in high school - it sticks in your brain!) Thanks for the laugh!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gifAndthe best ofluck with your new business...

If your business name includes your last name, then no, but if it does not then yes you will need a DBA.






Check with your particular state for how it works though. In
Florida, a person's first and last name needs to be in the business
name. If it's just a last name here, you need a fictitious name license.
So the rules appear to vary from state to state. There should be
something online for your particular state on how to start a small
business. Good luck with it!

OrangeSmoke 20,


Please don't take this the wrong way - I'm sorry,dear, you just made meLOL..."and whah La"...http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif


Everybody always gets creative...it's voila! (That's the trouble with having French for three years in high school - it sticks in your brain!) Thanks for the laugh!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gifAndthe best ofluck with your new business...



LOL That's one thing for some reason I can never remember if it's the
correct spelling for either (I know, it seems simple enought to
remember lol) and I do the wa-la thing on occasion smileys/smiley36.gif

My problem is this, will they sell?? I live in a small town and I am worried about being about to have a business of this sort. Any ideas?


Hi- and welcome to Wahm!!! I was worried at first too, but candles have turned out to be an awesome seller! I mean- everyone likes candles!! I`m in a rural area- and it`s an inexpensive pleasure for some, an addiction for others. (Like me!! lol!!!)


Good luck to you- and welcome to the "best smelling house" club!!


Terry

Thank you to everyone. YOu have really made me feel at home here and excited about my business.


Question 4 or 5 (can't remember anymore) HA! Anyway, do most of you work in your kitchen or have a space set up?

AngelWings...That is what 1am in the morning while multi tasking gets you.....I did not even notice what I did until you pointed it out...LOL


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As for the fictitious name, I was referring to what I had to do for the state I live in which is PA. Anyone know matter where you live, you should always check your state laws because each state is completely different. I did alot of research on taxes and stuff for each state just a short while ago, and they are ALL very different from on another. I can only tell you what I had to do to meet PA laws and regulations.


KYmommy.....I got your PM and I will respond tonight after my kiddos go to bed : )
Thanks
DAWN

Oranglesmoke20.....thanks I look forward to hearing from you. I was up until 3 a.m so exciting about my home business!!

I know exactly how you feel....I am about to PM you right now : )
DAWN