How do I start a chocolate candy business ?
Question by catarina: How do I start a chocolate candy business ?
I make my own candy/bonbons hand-made and I was just wondering how do I do to make “a business” out of this hard and craft job that I love so much?
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Answer by richard d
Maybe you could find a cafe or grocery which would let you sell your candy at the counter. It hinges in large part on the merchant’s impression of your candies. But all you would have to do is make up a top notch batch of candies, presented in appropriate pleated paper cups, etc. that he thinks will sell. Once you have one outlet, you’re in business. Then see how they sell. The rest you will learn as you go. It would be a mistake to invest money in equipment before having any actual business.
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Would craft shows or bizarres let you rent a space in their shows? or a booth at a fair? that would help get your name out there. Maybe talking to local shops about displaying your sweets in their stores.
Make sure u stand out of the crowd. For instance, make sure u go for the best cocoa for your products. I would recommend cocoa from Ghana which is known to produce good quality cocoa beans.
If you want to sell your chocolate to the public the first thing you have to do is get a food handlers license and a commercial kitchen to produce your line in. those are the first steps for a main line business.
If you want to explore your chocolates has a hobbie, most farmers markets will let you sell baked goods and candies without a license. And there are always friends, who have weddings and birthdays and all kinds of parties. So spread the world with those you love first and set your prices good and see what happens.