Dawn Belisle
David replied to the topic Internet sales in the forum Georgia 10 years, 7 months ago
Yes, that’s correct. Generally, starting a cottage food operation is the cheapest way possible for you to start a food business legally. In terms of the last question, you might want to check out the book “Cooking Up A Business”, by Rachel Hofstetter: http://bestmomproducts.com/top-3-foodie-entrepreneur-tips/
http://forrager.com/faq/#startingTrey started the topic Internet sales in the forum Georgia 10 years, 7 months ago
Am I understanding GA rules correctly? we can sell via internet but not to buyers outside of GA?
Anyone have any suggestions to get help with starting up in business in the cheapest ways possible? I am good with the product. I’m not so sure about pricing my product and marketing.
Thanks!
Trey joined the group Georgia 10 years, 7 months ago
David replied to the topic Loose leaf tea in the forum Georgia 10 years, 7 months ago
In Georgia, it’s fine if you produce your own tea from dried herbs (you can dry them yourself), and it’s also okay if you start with commercial bulk tea as a base. If you’re just reselling commercial tea in smaller amounts (reselling individual unopened packets), you may not need to register as a cottage food operation. You can ask your ag dept if…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Brownies in the forum Georgia 10 years, 8 months ago
Brownies are a non-potentially hazardous baked good and are allowed.
David replied to the topic Info not completely accurate for Georgia in the forum Georgia 11 years, 3 months ago
Diane, thanks for the heads up! I always like hearing from locals that have more accurate information. Could you be more specific about what is wrong with the Georgia page?
David replied to the topic Reselling food from Cottage Food Licensed Vendors in the forum Georgia 11 years, 4 months ago
Erin, as you deduced, this would be classified as an indirect sale. I understand your desire to support the business, but the intention of the law is that the end-consumer would meet the producer. I’d imagine that this wouldn’t be the case with your gift boxes. Best of luck!
David Crabill created the group Georgia 11 years, 5 months ago