Debbie Utley-Gates
@debbie-utley-gates
active 6 months, 1 week agoMember's groups
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 […]
Sometimes packaging is just as important as the product itself. What do you need to include on your labels? When does functional also mean stylish? Talk to others about creative packaging ideas, where to buy […]
This group covers other items that do not fall under baked goods, confections, and canned goods. This includes popcorn, coffee beans, tea, herbs, spices, seasonings, baking mixes, flours, dried pasta, etc.
How do you get products to customers? Should you sell from home, at local markets, or online? Should you offer pickup or delivery? Share ideas with others about where and how you sell your products.
Share ideas about custom decorated cookies, chocolate chip cookies, macarons, etc.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, this group is for you. Whether it’s chocolate, toffee, fudge, caramels, brittles, or cotton candy, you can discuss it here.
This group is for questions and ideas about the website, like registration, your account, technical issues, and feature requests. We will also use the group to announce new features and product updates for […]
This group covers breads, muffins, biscuits, scones, doughnuts, bagels, tortillas, etc.
Most questions about cottage food laws should be directed to an individual state’s group, not this one. This group is for general questions and comments about the cottage food laws, resources, and industry information.
This group covers trail mix, popcorn, granola, pretzels, dried fruit, rice krispie treats, graham crackers, nuts, seeds, and other types of snack items.
This group covers baked goods that do not fall under cakes, cookies, and bread. This includes pies, pastries, cones, pretzels, dried fruit, rice krispie treats, graham crackers, granola, nuts, seeds, trail mix, […]
What equipment do you use in your kitchen? Do you have any tips that make food prep easier? Learn about how to make your working environment a professional one.
A great-tasting product doesn’t mean much if it isn’t safe. Is your fridge cold enough, or should you wear gloves? Ask others about best-practices in handling food so that your customers are both healthy and happy.
Once you hit the limits of your cottage food law, it’s time to consider going commercial. When should you make the leap, how do you find a commercial kitchen, and what else do you need to know? Learn from others […]
Talk with others about the cottage food industry in Indiana
Almost all states have exemptions for selling certain types of homemade, if all proceeds go to a nonprofit or similar cause. This group is for those who want to provide homemade food for their community without […]
This group covers jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, pickles, sauces, syrups, honey, ketchup, mustard, vinegars, oils, nut butters, sauerkraut, and other types of canned goods