| Do you have a passion for everything candles, such | | | | you will be able to charge for the classes and charge |
| as the beautiful scented candles that make any | | | | for the actual supplies that the people will need in |
| space feel warm and inviting or perhaps the beautiful | | | | order to make their own candles at home. |
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| business. You can have your piece of the 'American | | | | which to choose. |
| Dream' and still have fun doing it at the same time. | | | | You will want to keep a wide selection of candle |
| So you have decided to open up your own candle | | | | sizes and scents. Some people prefer a votive |
| shop and now you need to figure out what you are | | | | candle, as opposed to a pillar candle. Yankee also |
| going to be selling. Will it be home decor candles or | | | | makes car fresheners and tealight candles. |
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| making supplies to those hobbyists who want to | | | | have your own business and be doing something that |
| make their own candles. | | | | you love. You can sell your favorite scents and still |
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| your candle making supplies in bulk if you want to | | | | to sell to the public. Just make sure that you offer a |
| make any money. Getting up the right amount of | | | | wide enough assortment and scents to appeal to a |
| inventory is paramount to success in any business | | | | wide customer base. |
| field. | | | | You should also make sure and advertise well so that |
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| are an experienced maker. This is a hobby that many | | | | enjoy yourself. |
| people are picking up. If you sell the supplies on hand | | | | |