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Andrea Moore posted an update in the group Cookies, Brownies, & Bars 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi! I have been decorating cookies for a while now. It started as an idea for Christmas presents. It has been out of control since. I have made and decorated cookies for my family and friend’s events. I am being contacted by others who want me to make cookies for their events. I wanted to know about the cottage food laws of West Virginia. I love…[Read more]
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David Crabill replied to the topic cakes in the forum Illinois 8 years, 9 months ago
Yes, you need to use a commercial kitchen, and you need to get the proper licensing and training from the health dept. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Courtney Burden posted an update in the group Business 8 years, 9 months ago
How do I get a legal business name?
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David Crabill replied to the topic Offering free baked goods at an event in the forum Illinois 8 years, 11 months ago
First of all, I just want to clarify that the Home Kitchen Operation law is only in a select few counties. If your county is one of the ones that allows homemade baked goods to be sold under that law, then I’d assume that you would still have to package and label the product. The reasons for packaging and labeling are based on health and safety…[Read more]
David Crabill replied to the topic Perishable Items from a Commercial Kitchen? in the forum Illinois 8 years, 11 months ago
Yes, you can start any kind of food business if you use a commercial kitchen, but you’ll also need to get the necessary licenses to run your business, which can be complicated.
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Most people apply for a business license as a sole proprietor and get a Fictitious Business Name, also known as a Doing Business As (DBA). You will need to contact your county offices to learn what’s required in your area.