| So you just started a home candle business? | | | | make a bunch if you are making your own candles. |
| Congratulations. Although it may seem like all you | | | | You cannot sell what you do not have available to |
| need to do to generate an immediate income is to | | | | sell. |
| sell your candles, there are other things you can do | | | | 6. Tell all of your family and friends about your |
| as well. Here are some ways to generate an | | | | business. Do not try to sell to them or persuade |
| immediate income. | | | | them to buy. Simply find a nice way to inform them |
| 1. Host a party-Who doesn't love to party? Parties | | | | that you are open for business. |
| are lots of fun and can also be great moneymakers. | | | | 7. Consider finding a way to create free samples that |
| You can also book repeat parties from your first | | | | you can hand out and then get busy handing them |
| party. | | | | out in large numbers. |
| 2. Get a candle under as many noses as possible. The | | | | 8. Get some business cards made and find ways of |
| more people you invite to smell your candles the | | | | giving them out. |
| more money you will make. | | | | 9. Find at least one networking group or organization |
| 3. Book some fundraisers. Groups needing to raise | | | | you can join and the make a commitment to attend |
| money are everywhere. Offer them your candles as | | | | their meetings and network with the people there. |
| a way to raise the funds they need. | | | | 10. Set goals. Write down your goals and read them |
| 4. Find a craft show or other event where you can | | | | out loud at least once a day. Stay committed to |
| sell your products and get a booth booked. | | | | achieving your goals. |
| 5. Order some candles to have on hand to sell or | | | | |