Comments for SELLING WHOLESALE TO GIFT SHOPS

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? by Gift Rep Sandy

Gift Rep Sandy — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:19:31 +0000

Wonderful Sharon! I am happy to see that the post was helpful to you!

Sandy

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? by Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:28 +0000

Thanks Hilary and Sandy,

This gives me even more drive to get enough inventory made to really get going.

Sharon

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? Part Two by Gift Rep Sandy

Gift Rep Sandy — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:40:06 +0000

Hi Dan,

Every city/county/state has different regulations for permits etc. I would suggest that you talk to you to the City Clerks office first. They will be able to tell you about the local regulations. Also the Small Business Development Center, which are often on college campuses, would be a good resource for you. You might want to look up the Secretary of State (in the state you live) for future information.

Unfortunately, there is not one place to go to for all the info you will need.

I hope this helps!

Sandy

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? Part Two by Dan

Dan — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:55:48 +0000

My wife and I recently started making candles as a way to spend the free time we have away from our jobs and also possibly make a little extra money on the side. We are wondering if there is a threshold of profit that you need to cross before you have to start filing for permits or tax type stuff?

Currently we have made $100 from our “hobby”/”business” but have spent $350 to create the inventory that we use.

We were thinking about attending some craft fairs/farmers markets as a means of selling some of the candles that we have created, but do not know if we should be applying for permits or what paperwork we may need in order to legally sell our candles.

Also, does donating a portion of profit to charity have any affect on permits?

Thanks
Dan

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? by Gift Rep Sandy

Gift Rep Sandy — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:58:39 +0000

Well Hilary, you honored all of us with your good advice! I just spread in around!!

Sandy

Comment on When Does a Hobby Become a Business? by Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:11:59 +0000

*blush* You just made my day! You’ve honored me and I thank you Sandy!

Comment on Defining Selling Seasons by Gift Rep Sandy

Gift Rep Sandy — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:48:26 +0000

Hi Ken,

There are many different opinions surrounding the option of cold calling or selling appointments. Personally, I found cold calling to be effective, but then it depends on the store.

You might want to check out my post on the subject: http://sellingtogiftshops.com/2009/06/18/making-appointments-vs-cold-calling/

Good luck,
Sandy

Comment on Defining Selling Seasons by Ken Carpenter

Ken Carpenter — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:46:23 +0000

Hi Sandy:

Do you recommend trying to set an appointment with gift shops or just simply dropping by. If an appointment needs to be set, how do you suggest doing that? Thanks! Ken

Comment on Marketing on Pinterest: The Other Side of the Story by Gift Rep Sandy

Gift Rep Sandy — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:46:13 +0000

Yes, Kimberly, it is a dilemma ….

Comment on Marketing on Pinterest: The Other Side of the Story by Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:40:30 +0000

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I love my boards though, http://pinterest.com/BeazersGarden/