UR IT Magazine January 2016
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Starting A Cottage<br />
Business…<br />
Is It For You?<br />
a<br />
I ts only Dream<br />
...<br />
Starting a Cottage business is the<br />
big thing for women today, but<br />
before jumping on the bandwagon,<br />
do your homework. For those who<br />
don’t know what a cottage business<br />
is, it’s simply a home based<br />
business. A business that is run<br />
from the home. This is working<br />
well for women who want to help<br />
with the family income but also<br />
stay at home with the children.<br />
If you’re thinking, what kind of<br />
business could I do, I’ve always<br />
stayed at home. Well take a day or<br />
two and think about what you like<br />
to do and what you’re really good<br />
at doing. Maybe you’re a good<br />
baker or sewing your own clothes<br />
or home décor. Do you like painting<br />
or refinishing? If you enjoy taking<br />
care of children and would like<br />
to take a few into your home to<br />
watch, start small and see how it<br />
goes. Whatever you stand out at<br />
make this your business. Many<br />
women use their hobbies to start<br />
a business. If you’re into crafting<br />
people will buy home crafted items.<br />
Maybe you like to garden. Add a<br />
few extra plants and sell the fresh<br />
produce. Do you paint landscapes<br />
or portraits? Put your work out<br />
there and give it a try.<br />
Before starting your business<br />
make a business plan. What will<br />
it cost to get your business off the<br />
ground? What type of insurance<br />
will you need to cover not only your<br />
business but also yourself? Will<br />
you be able to do this alone or will<br />
you need to hire help? How large of<br />
a demand is there for your service<br />
or product? Are there any state or<br />
federal regulations or guidelines<br />
to follow? Are there any types<br />
of permits needed? Are there<br />
changes that will need to be made<br />
to your home?<br />
After deciding what you would like<br />
to try, get your homework done<br />
and give it a go. Whatever your<br />
strengths are go with them and that<br />
is what will help you to succeed<br />
in business.<br />
Article by: Janie Clark<br />
This month’s themed shoot is<br />
focused around the inspiration of<br />
Tim Burton. With our imaginations<br />
running wild, we ventured into the<br />
mystical woods to escape reality...<br />
34 STARTING A COTTAGE BUSINESS... IS <strong>IT</strong> FOR YOU?<br />
GODDESSES OF THE WOODS<br />
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