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Business Articles
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Time Management - You've made the decision to turn your hobby into a business, so how do you cope with running a house, looking after the kids and all the million and one other things you need to do as WELL as the candles!!
Pricing your product - You need to make sure you get the RIGHT price... many candlemakers under price their products in the beginning and then find it hard to raise prices later. Read this article to learn how to price your product and make a profit!
Selling at wholesale - How to price your candles for the wholesale market so you can make a profit yet remain competitive.
Your dot com - Once you have your business established, you need to promote yourself! The internet is a growing but highly competitive market and you need to make YOUR website stand out from the rest.
Craft Shows & Fairs - These are a great place to start to test out your sales techniques on the general public! They are hard work, but can also be a lot of fun.
Candle Parties - If you have confidence in your product and confidence in yourself, then candle parties are a great way to generate extra income for your business.
Designing/Printing catalogues - Here are some easy ways to design and print catalogues & brochures from home.
Labelling - Caution labels are essential to give necessary safety & burning information to customers. You will also want a general product label as well. Some ideas here!
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