One day I was visiting my parents when my Dad tells me how he just learned that my cousin was selling candles from home and making a good living. Candles? Now, I was thinking, how many candles does one need to sell in order to be making what is considered a “good” living? You see candles everywhere you go, from specialty shops to your local variety store and even in the grocery store. What would make someone want to purchase my cousin’s candles over the cheapies found elsewhere?
Then I saw one! Well, make that three. Three bright yellow duck-shaped candles cutely wrapped in a cellophane bag and tied with ribbons. What a cute idea. I got in touch with her to find that not only was she selling many customized candles online but also chocolates! From candle roses in your favorite color to chocolate roses, she was expanding her business and doing quite well. She started by making a few candles for herself and eventually taking some to her place of employment. When someone said one of her candle roses looked good enough to eat, she bought chocolate.
Her internet site is doing well has grown so quickly that she has now expanded even further. Customers have requested cards be sent out with the chocolate flowers and animal shaped goodies. Balloons are often requested too. Less expensive lollipop chocolates are custom made and very popular with birthday parties and sports teams.
If you want to give this a try, purchase molds and chocolate at your local craft shop such a Michael’s. Molds are available in dozens of themes, from teddy bears to soccer balls. Chocolate is also available in bright colors, making it possible to really customize your orders. Start out by simply wrapping your items in cellophane and later move on to baskets of items and selling in quantity. Have labels made with your business name and phone number, making it easier to receive re-orders. Starting a home business doing something you love will help make your business a successful one.