How
To Start A Candy Wrapping Business
What woman doesn't love
chocolate? Combine that with all the emails I get from moms
who want to find a business where they are able to make money
with their home computer and boy, have I got an idea for you!
Chocolate + your computer = your new home business!
If you haven't heard
about the business of candy wrapping then let me give you a
quick explanation. This is where you take a candy bar and you
design and print your own wrapper to put over the candy bar's
original wrapper. Now you might be wondering why would someone
want to do this? Well these favors make wonderful birthday and
wedding favors. They are great for special events and
get-togethers like family reunions and retirement parties, and
can be used in fundraising events.
And it isn't just
chocolate bars that candy wrappers are finding to wrap. They
are also wrapping lifesavers, gum, tic tacs, mint, and even
popcorn bags. Some wrappers are even wrapping non-food items
like bubbles and matchbooks.
More Ideas Of People and
Groups Who Might Want Your Service:
· Bridal shops
·
Wedding planners
· Event planners
· Baby shops
·
Obstetrician offices
· Florists
· Gift shops
·
Specialty toy stores
· Trade shows
· Professional
fundraising groups (try the school your kids go
to)
Skills
Needed:
The skills you will need
for this business might be something you already posses. But
it helps to be creative and have some knowledge of graphics
software. However, there are lots of programs and free
ready-made wrappers available on the Internet. Customer
service skills are important too. You'll need to market your
business and there are so many great ways to get your business
name out there. A chocolate bar with your business card
wrapped around it would be a great way to get people's
attention.
Supplies:
Equipment that you might
already have is a computer, color printer, some type of
graphics software, paper for your wrappers, and in some cases
you might need candy bars (sometimes clients will provide the
candy bars and you just need to sell them the wrappers). When
just starting out, scissors work great for cutting your
wrappers, but as your business grows you'll want to look into
a nice paper cutter. You'll also need something to stick your
wrappers together. Glue sticks or tape works great. Make sure
whatever you choose is acid free and photo safe.
Once you're business
gets rolling a little more, you might want to invest in a
scanner and/or Digital camera if you don't already have one.
These are useful if you want to add personal photos to your
wrapper designs.
When looking for paper,
candy bars, ink etc. Try to buy in bulk. You'll usually get a
better deal and be able to keep more of your profits if you
shop wisely.
For more
information on how to get started visit: Bizymoms.com!