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Michigan SB 200

Syntactic changes that would not change the cottage food law.

Michigan HB 4122

Would allow online sales and in-state shipping, if certain requirements are met. Would increase the sales limit from $25,000 to $50,000 per year. Would increase the annual sales limit to $75,000 for producers of high-priced items ($250+/item). Would increase the sales limit each year to account for inflation. Would allow a producer to use a… [read more]

Michigan HB 6131

Would have allowed online sales and in-state shipping, if certain requirements were met. Would have increased the sales limit from $25,000 to $45,000 per year. Would have increased the annual sales limit to $75,000 for producers of high-priced items ($250+/item). Would have increased the sales limit each year to account for inflation. Would have allowed… [read more]

Michigan HB 5024

Would have allowed online sales and in-state shipping if the customer can interact with the producer face-to-face (in-person or virtually). Would have allowed a producer to use a registration number instead of their home address on labels. Would have increased the annual sales limit from $25,000 to $43,000. Would have increased the sales limit each… [read more]

Episode 100: Where Are They Now?

In this very special 100th episode, previous guests come back on to share an update of what’s changed since they were last on the show, what’s surprised them, and what they’ve learned along the way

Michigan HB 4461

Would have increased the sales limit from $25,000 to $55,000 per year. 

Men Bake Cookies with Mike Skyring

Mike Skyring of South Lyon, MI shares how he started a gourmet cookie bakery totally by accident, and how he quickly grew it into a very successful business by leveraging many marketing techniques

Michigan HB 4333

Would have increased the annual sales limit from $25,000 to $40,000

Michigan HB 5704

Would allow products to be sold online and be shipped. Would also allow products to be sold in food service establishments. Would also remove the $25k sales limit. Allows a producer to use a registration number on labels instead of their name and home address.

Michigan HB 5671

Would have allowed products to be sold online and be shipped. Would have increased sales limit from $25k to $100k.

Michigan

Michigan enacted a cottage food law in 2010 (HB 5280), and then amended it once in 2012 (HB 5130) to increase the sales limit. Many types of non-perishable foods are allowed, and producers can sell directly to consumers at most sales venues. It is very easy to start a cottage food business, since no license… [read more]

Dads Can Cake Too with Jeremy Davis

Jeremy Davis from Charlotte, MI runs a lucrative custom-decorated cake business from home while working a full-time job, taking care of his kids, and occasionally appearing on national television.

The Cookie Cutter Queen with Tina Karnath

Tina Karnath from Saginaw, MI owns a plethora of cookie cutters and decorates hundreds of custom-designed cookies each week. She talks about pricing, resources, and what she’s learned over the years.

MICoffee Co.

We have been home roasting coffee for nearly four years. After many requests from friends and family to buy our beans, we have decided to take the leap with MICoffee Co. We enjoy a good cup of coffee and want to make that possible for others too. Our suppliers are Direct Trade and Utz certified…. [read more]

My Chai Supply LLC

My Chai Supply specializes in the production of instant chai powder. We focus on assisting active individuals who want the taste and benefits of chai yet do not have time to create their own recipe or order at the coffeeshop.

Windy Ridge Bakery

I’m a Michigan cottage bakery, operating out of my home in the southern part of Michigan. I work part time for a chiropractor, and in my spare time, bake.  I started my home-based business as a way to get my vegan cupcakes out into the public. It’s taking off slowly.

Michigan HB 5130

Increase sales limit from $15k to $20k until 2017, then $25k thereafter