The Jelly Jar, llc Joanne Littau, Chief
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active 2 years, 10 months agoThe Jelly Jar, llc Joanne Littau, Chief joined the group Massachusetts 8 years ago
Rhonda DeLoatch posted an update in the group Business 8 years ago
I was wondering if I could set up a tent in front of a school in Hillsborough county, and who would I contact about the legalities?
Rhonda DeLoatch joined the group Business 8 years ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Payment options in the forum Business 8 years, 1 month ago
Grace, you can accept credit cards with your mobile device and I would recommend Square or PayPal Here.
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Abel replied to the topic Payment options in the forum Business 8 years, 1 month ago
Hi,
You can opt for mobile payment services. Certain Merchant services provide mobile payment processing app that can accept payments online. The customer also receives an e-receipt. I am using the Virtual terminal for online payments. I think the process is pretty much the same.Abel joined the group Business 8 years, 1 month ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Meal sharing websites in the forum Business 8 years, 2 months ago
Correct, it’s almost always illegal for someone to operate a restaurant in their neighborhood, even a small one. When these services get large enough, they have to answer to regulators. One Bay Area service like this (Josephine) recently got shut down by the health dept because they were growing very quickly.
David Crabill replied to the topic Social security tax in the forum Business 8 years, 2 months ago
Self-employment tax includes social security tax. That’s the tax you pay in your quarterly estimated tax payments as a business. If you earn under a certain amount, you don’t need to pay quarterly.
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David Crabill replied to the topic License to sell food in VA in the forum Business 8 years, 3 months ago
Yes, you need a license and you need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David Crabill replied to the topic retail in the forum Massachusetts 8 years, 4 months ago
As long as you get a residential kitchen license, you should be able to sell to stores, though I’m not sure if there’s extra licensing required, like a wholesale license.
David replied to the topic Jam ingredients and labelling in the forum Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 8 years, 5 months ago
I just checked out CFR 21 again, and although that is usually pretty confusing to me, it does look pretty clear that a blackberry jam needs a 47/55 ratio. Also, this seems correct to me… jams and jellies typically need more sugar than fruit.
In the case of the CFO jams you’ve seen in the market, that’s likely a mistake by the producer. In the…[Read more]
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David replied to the topic Selling minerals such as gypsum, epsom salt. Permits required? in the forum Business 8 years, 5 months ago
I’m sure it will depend on your state laws and what the health or ag dept in your area decides. I doubt that you can do this with a cottage food law, but perhaps some states would allow it.
Michelle Freese joined the group Canned Goods 8 years, 5 months ago
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Hi Everyone, I guess I’m still a member in Mass but we decided to stay in Colorado so I am an active member of the Colorado Cottage Food Group