Making Soap Your Business
- Date: 2008-01-03 - Word Count: 457
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Are you an avid soap maker? Are you making more soap than you, your family or friends can possibly use in this lifetime?
Well, it might be time for you to consider selling some of your handiwork.
Getting started might be a lot easier than you might think.
Here is what I did when I took that first step to sell my creations.
The first thing I did was to give samples away to workmates. People do realize the difference between handmade soap and commercially manufactured soaps just by using them.
For me, because the quality of the soaps was so high, it was an instant market. Those workmates became some of my biggest customers and remain that way today.
Obtain a business name and the relevant licenses that you might need in your area to operate legally.
Never rush out to find retail space when you are now starting out. Test the waters first. Operate from at home taking orders and self-delivering if able, or arrange with the customer to collect their soaps.
Try creating a website that will give you even more exposure. A simple search engine search on creating websites can find you numerous links to places that can help you create a web identity. If you have time, you might even be able to set up your own website as I did.
Craft fairs, flea and farmers markets can play an integral part in gaining invaluable exposure to your products. Check your local listings to find the ones in your area that are suitable for your product in order to maximize sales. In other words, please do not attempt to set up a stall at a show geared for vegetable produce - you probably would not be accepted in any case.
Listen to your customers. Some may have allergies; some may suffer from dry skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Try creating soaps rich in goat's milk and other specialty oils to assist in their problems.
If done correctly, you might have a customer for life.
Pay attention to labeling and packaging, again, making sure that all the details conform to what is required by law in the area you will be operating from.
Try approaching stores in your area that might have an interest in natural products i.e. health food stores or bath and body stores. Give the storeowner a sample. Make sure it is esthetically pleasing to the eye and that the color and scent are perfect. Remember first impressions count, and you might only be given one chance to capture their attention and possibly gain an account.
These are just a sample of ideas for when you are ready to take the next step in your soap making ventures.
Remember you are limited only by your imagination whenever you decide to make soap your business.
Well, it might be time for you to consider selling some of your handiwork.
Getting started might be a lot easier than you might think.
Here is what I did when I took that first step to sell my creations.
The first thing I did was to give samples away to workmates. People do realize the difference between handmade soap and commercially manufactured soaps just by using them.
For me, because the quality of the soaps was so high, it was an instant market. Those workmates became some of my biggest customers and remain that way today.
Obtain a business name and the relevant licenses that you might need in your area to operate legally.
Never rush out to find retail space when you are now starting out. Test the waters first. Operate from at home taking orders and self-delivering if able, or arrange with the customer to collect their soaps.
Try creating a website that will give you even more exposure. A simple search engine search on creating websites can find you numerous links to places that can help you create a web identity. If you have time, you might even be able to set up your own website as I did.
Craft fairs, flea and farmers markets can play an integral part in gaining invaluable exposure to your products. Check your local listings to find the ones in your area that are suitable for your product in order to maximize sales. In other words, please do not attempt to set up a stall at a show geared for vegetable produce - you probably would not be accepted in any case.
Listen to your customers. Some may have allergies; some may suffer from dry skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Try creating soaps rich in goat's milk and other specialty oils to assist in their problems.
If done correctly, you might have a customer for life.
Pay attention to labeling and packaging, again, making sure that all the details conform to what is required by law in the area you will be operating from.
Try approaching stores in your area that might have an interest in natural products i.e. health food stores or bath and body stores. Give the storeowner a sample. Make sure it is esthetically pleasing to the eye and that the color and scent are perfect. Remember first impressions count, and you might only be given one chance to capture their attention and possibly gain an account.
These are just a sample of ideas for when you are ready to take the next step in your soap making ventures.
Remember you are limited only by your imagination whenever you decide to make soap your business.
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Tricia Millar is an Aesthetician, Massage Therapist, Soap & Candle maker and the owner of Brenda Bay's Bath and body Located in the Caribbean Island of Barbados. You may take part in the discussion boards or the Pure Beauty blog at www.brendabays.com. Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles
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