Jess
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David B.- Just wondering which hourly commercial kitchens you are looking into in LA? I’ve found one downtown and one in Santa Monica, but we’re way out in the west Valley, almost to Ventura County, so neither is very convenient. Maybe you know of something I haven’t found yet?
Well, several things actually. I’ve gotten many inquiries about shipping. Some interest in wholesale, including a large chain that would require me to be in a commercial kitchen, not a Class B CFO. And finally, I’d love to be able to sell pumpkin pie this holiday season! I just feel like I’ve hit my limits with the CFO. I’m looking for an hourly commercial kitchen so that I can keep my operation mostly to my home kitchen, but spend a few hours a week in a commercial kitchen for orders for shipment and wholesale. I would just love to pick someone’s brain about it that’s done it before.
I’m trying to piece together info from different threads and wanted to ask for some further explanation?
Seller’s Permit – They are free from the state, and I find myself running into events and farmer’s markets that require them. How does applying for one make a CFO responsible for taxes, though? Since food is non taxable, will we have to report earnings?
DBA – Why is this recommended to get as a CFO? Is it necessary for insurance? Does it cost money to get one?
LLC – From what I understand, it is not recommended to get for a CFO due to the financial strain it can put on the company. Is it necessary to obtain insurance, though?
I went from doing various direct sales over the last 6 months to now being overwhelmed with pop ups and event inquiries and I’m just trying to get all my ducks in a row and make sure I can continue to operate as a CFO or if it’s time to think about upgrading. Thank you!
I’m located in Agoura Hills and delivering to all of LA and Ventura Counties. Nice to meet you Bridget!
My product is homemade desserts- pies and cookies for now, but I sell some custom orders of scones and muffins as well. I’m not sure that Etsy is the right place for me, as no matter how much you stress on each listing and the home page that the product is for delivery and pick up only, it still does not allow for you to remove the “shipping” option at check out. I have, unfortunately, had to cancel some orders from people who were confused and thought I could ship. At the time, I just don’t have the means to build a web site from scratch with the ordering option, so I will stick with Etsy for the time being.
Go ahead and check out my store, it’s Hello Sweetie Pies (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloSweetiePies). I also have a hashtag that I use on Instagram (#hellosweetiepies) and I’m on Facebook as well (https://www.facebook.com/hellosweetiepies).
I hope that helps! And I hope we get some answers about all of these businesses operating outside of the law. It’s so frustrating!!