Groups – Activity – Brenda Byrne

Victor posted an update in the group Business 9 years, 11 months ago

Allofeed – Mobile application for Cottage Food Producers….

Hi guys, I just built an app that’s specifically designed for home-based cottage food producers. If you’re interested, download it from iTunes, Google Play, or the Windows App store now.

It is completely free for the seller’s to use… Payments are directly/electronically…[Read more]

Victor joined the group Business 9 years, 11 months ago

Bridget Holmes posted an update in the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years ago

I would like to label my sauces for resale. What licenses and insurance would I need?

Bridget Holmes joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years ago

Searcy Lewis joined the group Cookies 10 years ago

Searcy Lewis joined the group Marketing 10 years ago

Searcy Lewis joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years ago

David replied to the topic Making no bake candies and fudge in the forum Candy 10 years ago

I think that using a convection oven (but not a microwave) to bake would be fine. Items that are not baked, like fudge, no bake cookies, and no bake candy, would not be allowed.

Tomiwa Osunkoya joined the group Packaging & Labeling 10 years, 1 month ago

Tomiwa Osunkoya joined the group Marketing 10 years, 1 month ago

Anne Zander joined the group Marketing 10 years, 3 months ago

Andrea posted an update in the group Marketing 10 years, 3 months ago

Hi everyone! Is anyone struggling to get the buzz out to find more customers? What do you find most challenging in marketing your goods?

David Crabill replied 10 years, 3 months ago
I think getting noticed is hard for any new business. Something that I struggle with is talking up my product at every spare moment, with whomever I meet, and doing so in a way that comes off as authentic and not awkward. Have you found some of your marketing efforts to be successful?

Andrea joined the group Marketing 10 years, 3 months ago

Brooklin posted an update in the group Candy 10 years, 3 months ago

Any ideas on caramel (candied) apples? I’m going to try them this week–they’re so perfect for fall! I just don’t want them to flop. :)

David Crabill replied 10 years, 3 months ago
From a business perspective, they’re awesome. I think many people find that they sell well.
But technically, you are not supposed to sell unbaked, uncanned, cut fresh fruit without the proper licensing, so sometimes, health depts take issue with someone puncturing the apple with a stick. Non-punctured caramel apples are definitely approved, and I…[Read more]
Brooklin replied 10 years, 3 months ago
Okie dokie, thanks. As far as I was aware, there weren’t any stipulations on them, whether they were punctured or not. But I’ll double check on that.

Brooklin joined the group Confections 10 years, 3 months ago

David replied to the topic name of business in the forum Candy 10 years, 3 months ago

Every county is a little different. You probably do need to register a business to get a Class B permit in LA, but it shouldn’t be hard to do. At the very least, you can just become a sole proprietorship under your name. When you submit your permit application to the health dept, they will tell you whether you need to get registered with the county first.

The Jelly Jar, llc Joanne Littau, Chief joined the group Business 10 years, 3 months ago

David replied to the topic name of business in the forum Candy 10 years, 4 months ago

The best way to protect a name is through trademarking, but first, I would highly recommend that you don’t worry about that until you are making substantial revenue from your business. Unless you are making waves in your industry, you don’t give people much reason to steal your name. You should be so lucky for people to care about your business…[Read more]

Chris Northuis Kuck posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago

Hi all, I’m new to this site so bear with me if I may be asking a redundant question. I am a pet sitter, and recently started making dog treats. My treats are human grade: gluten free flour, ground flaxseed, eggs, pumpkin puree, and peanut butter. I understand that I cannot sell “dog food” under the cottage law, but I am thinking of labeling…[Read more]

David Crabill replied 10 years, 4 months ago
Yes, I would say so. If your primary intention is to sell dog treats, I’d recommend you use the systems established for that type of business. Just for the record, every type of pet food should also be edible by humans. You might try selling them under-the-table for a couple months to verify that there is demand for your dog treats.
- Chris Northuis Kuck replied 10 years, 3 months ago
  My first batch flew out the door! I definitely think there is a market for them. I agree that every dog food should be edible by humans, but I can guarantee that the majority of store brand dog foods are horrible for dogs! My Jack Russell is highly allergic to any dog food containing grains, corn, chicken, beef. He scratches like a maniac.…[Read more]

Chris Northuis Kuck joined the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago

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