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LET'S TALK BUSINESS
How to Start a Candle Business
More and more people are interested
in starting a business from home. For many, starting a candle
business from home sounds like a great option. Candles are a little
luxury that creates a pleasing environment in our homes and offices.
Candle are one of the number one gifts given by and to women. With
the simple appeal of candles, a candle business can also be a great
way to add income to one’s family budget.
Making Candles on your Own
Some people love to create. With that creativity they thrive in
making their own candles. They may take a candle making class or
learn candle making through books or other resources. While making
candles can be fun, the down side is perhaps lack of time to market
candles. You will also want a special location in your home to make
candles and confine the mess. Be sure to take your time to research
where to find and purchase quality candle making materials. The
tools you use will make your work much easier. Investing in your
candle making business properly will make your candle business more
enjoyable.
Marketing Candles
Other people choose to leave the candle making to others and focus
on marketing candles. Time is freed up from the making to pursue
marketing candles. This may be a great option for someone who wants
to maximize their time and focus on making money. For those who love
to marketing candles, they may find the creativity in marketing an
excellent trade off for the hands on aspect of making candles.
Direct Sales Candle Companies
There are several direct sales companies that will allow you to
purchase candles at wholesale or at a discount. If one chooses to go
this option, be sure to find out what kind of profit you can make.
Purchase a candle so that you can try the candles and see if you
like how they perform. Does the company allow advertising and
fundraising? Residual income is another aspect of many direct sales
companies. So in addition to marketing your candles, you may also
have the option to leverage your earnings by building a team of
candle business associates.
Whichever option you choose, be sure to find or make a candle that
is unique. All candles are not created the same. Do your research.
Some candles burn clean and leave little soot. Other candles are
rather sooty. Consider, which type you’d prefer marketing. Some
candles lose their fragrance, others are highly scented. Which would
your customers prefer?
If you work in an office or other business setting, take your
candles to work. Share them with your co-workers and get their
opinion. If you have a great candle, your co-workers will want to
know where you got the candle and very possibly order candles from
you.
Most importantly in starting a candle business is to get your
candles under people's noses. Sure you can tell people about your
candles and how great they are but unless you get the candles under
someone's nose, it's just another candle. Letting people experience
your candles is the best way to start marketing your candle
business.
Sarah Eiden enjoys sharing gourmet candles in her community and
teaching others how to start their own candle business from home.
Request a free candle business eBook at:
http://www.start-a-candle-business.com
RECIPES
Parmesan Biscuits
Ingredients:
75g parmesan freshly grated
50g butter cut into small pieces
40g plain flour
generous pinch of English mustard powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
a little extra parmesan to sprinkle
Put all the measured ingredients into the processor with some salt
and pepper and blend until everything comes together.
Chill if necessary but usually you can roll out the pastry
immediately.
Roll out very thinly stamp into very small rounds about 25mm in
diameter.
Sprinkle the top of the biscuits with the extra parmesan and arrange
on lift off paper on a baking sheet.
Slide onto the grid shelf on the door of the roasting oven with the
cold plain shelf on the second set of runners.
Watch like a hawk as they take an amazingly short time to bake.
Check after 3 to 4 minutes.
Cool and enjoy!
Wonderful to go with drinks or soup as a starter. They are a bit
fiddly to make so give yourself time and you need to be in a patient
mood.
Makes 50 to 60 tiny biscuits
LIFESTYLES
Enjoy the Winter Wonderland!
Winter weather doesn't have to freeze
your romance. Take advantage of the beauty of a cold, frosty
landscape with these ideas from Liya Lev Oertel's book "52 Romantic
Evenings."
-When there's a few inches of snow on the ground, pick a crisp night
that's not so cold as to be uncomfortable, but not so warm as to
start turning the snow to slush.
-Dress in as many layers as it takes to be warm, and bring along a
Thermos of hot cocoa.
-String twinkle lights on trees and bushes for a magical atmosphere.
-Go sledding, make snow people, build a snow fort, or write romantic
messages to each other in the snow with food coloring.
-Make snow angels and lie back, gazing at the stars.
-Take photos for mementos of the evening's activities.
-Back inside, warm up with hot cocoa, hot tea, or hot buttered rum.
Put your favorite pajamas or sweats in the dryer for a few minutes
to warm them up. Play soft, romantic music as you cuddle up by a
fireplace, or light lots of candles. If you're still cold, take
turns massaging the warmth back into each other's hands and feet.
PARTY PLANNING
Valentine’s Day Party
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to go over the top and have
fun. From the invitations to party favors, games and activities,
the possibilities are endless. Try some of these ideas for
hosting your own Valentine’s Day party:
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Make lacy heart invitations. Cut out heart shapes, glue the
hearts onto white tagboard cut a little larger than the hearts.
Glue lace trim on the excess tagboard to form a lacy outline.
Write your details, and mail to your guests!
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Ask your guests to dress romantically in a red and white theme,
or as a romantic hero or heroine.
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Decorate your party room with pink, white, and red crepe paper
streamers or balloons.
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Put photos of famous romantic couples at each place setting, or
make large heart place mats from paper or felt, and create
simple napkins from red fabric or fabric with a heart pattern.
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Make love coupons for your guests that are good for one activity
or special treat that would appeal to couples. For instance,
include, “Good for one long kiss on demand.” “Good for time off
from a least-favorite chore.” Make at least three duds: “Good
for taking out the garbage.” “Good for one mandatory call to
your mother-in-law.” Fold the coupons in half, mix them up, and
place them in a box. Have each person pick a coupon and read
them aloud.
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Serve strawberry daiquiris or mimosas with a strawberry at the
bottom of each glass.
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Serve cookie bouquets or make a giant chocolate chip cookie, and
use it first as a centerpiece and then as a dessert.
For more tasty, fun and romantic ideas, check out The Best Party
Book, by Penny Warner.
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