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Licensing, inspections, training, insurance, taxes, and zoning — these are all things you need to be aware of when building your business. What challenges are you facing, and how do you manage costs while growing? Ask questions and help others with their business in this group.
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Jennifer started the topic EIN type of Business?? in the forum Business 4 years, 4 months ago
When filing for an EIN, how did you categorize the business? Food service, manufacturing, other?? Thanks!
Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum Business 4 years, 4 months ago
This explanation is very helpful- thank you! Agreed that it’s best to check with the state/county as California always seems to be an outlier haha.
Again, I appreciate the detail you’ve provided. I’m making a bar, which I guess one could consider a “biscuit” (hopefully) and therefore not taxable. Thanks again!Cottage Oven replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum Business 4 years, 4 months ago
Don’t know about California – I’m in Florida, but the following may be helpful as some general guidelines to help you find the answers that would be specific to California.
Here, in Florida, most items sold under cottage-food law would NOT be taxable, but CANDY is ALWAYS taxable. Thus, bread, cookies, cakes, muffins, etc. would not be taxed but…[Read more]
Jennifer started the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum Business 4 years, 4 months ago
Hi all,
Coming to you from California… Does anyone understand the necessity/ circumstances for when a sales permit is needed, and when we charge sales tax? I’m seeking to understand whether we are selling direct to consumer (fulfilling online orders, doing delivery and pickup) and events like farmer’s markets, if we have to include sales tax in…[Read more]Jennifer joined the group Business 4 years, 4 months ago
Cottage Oven replied to the topic HOME INSPECTION QUESTION in the forum Business 4 years, 6 months ago
Sandy, in which state are you starting your cottage-food business. Some require inspections and some don’t. It’s also possible that some municipalities may require inspections, even if the state does not.
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Sari Kimbell started the topic Turn a Crisis Into an Opportunity! in the forum Business 4 years, 7 months ago
The Pig and Plow had their best month ever. Erica took advantage of being a small and nimble bakery business. She turned a crisis into an opportunity that is win-win-win for her local community, other producers and her business.
Want to increase your local, direct to consumer sales channels? Yes, you can! In fact, your community is hungrier…[Read more]
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Sari Kimbell started the topic Ask Me Anything…about your business in the forum Business 5 years, 3 months ago
I am hosting five weeks of free group consulting for you to ask me anything about starting your food or drink business from laws to labels and pricing to profit and everything in between.
Register here and get one, two or all five on your calendar! https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/askmeanythingSari Kimbell started the topic Farmers Market Masterclass in the forum Business 5 years, 4 months ago
Ready to start your packaged food business and start selling at a farmers market? Wondering how to start? Join food industry expert, Sari Kimbell, for a FREE masterclass on turning your passion into profit!
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Set up your business to start selling at the Farmer’s Market…[Read more]Sari Kimbell joined the group Business 5 years, 4 months ago
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