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Have you ever wondered if selling your homegrown produce or homemade crafts at a farmers market could be a profitable side hustle? This ebook will help you decide if this business model is right for you!Get off to a profitable start by reading the business basics in Chapter 1, including:- Researching your local market- Determining your state regulations and liability insurance needs- Create your business plan- Choose your business type- Set up a bank account- Collect sales tax, when applicable- How to budget and set pricesIn Chapter 2 you'll find out how to pick the best location for selling your products! Assess your property as a potential location for a profitable farm stand. Determine the best farmers markets in your area for a successful side business. Don't waste your time trying to sell your valuable wares at the wrong market. This ebook has plenty of tips for assessing your property and local markets to save time and money!Chapter 3 shares valuable information about choosing the best products to sell for your lifestyle. There are pros and cons to selling perisable goods so it's a great idea to include other items in your product line. Suggestions for a variety of wares are listed, with ideas for seasonal and non-perishable items included. Read the handy tips for researching and adding new products to increase profits!One area that many budding farmers forget is how to market your goods and Chapter 4 dives into the details. Find out what tools you need to get started and what to add later. Make your stand attractive and keep customers coming back with the handy tips for displaying goods and promoting your farm business with a website, signage, and recipes for your produce!In the last section, you'll find resources to help you research your business and get off on the right foot. Worksheets are included to help you set up your business, record expenses and income, track yields and the cost to produce your goods, determine the best products to sell, and even how to set prices!This ebook is designed as a guide for anyone interested in selling their wares at a farm stand or farmers market. You'll find practical advice and the basic information needed to research the viability of your budding business. Because every state has their own regulations, you will need to research the specifics of your location. Check out the online resources for information on federal and state regulations to get you started.Don't just wing it and sign up for the first farmers market with an open space! After selling goods at the farmers market and talking to other farmers, I've learned a lot of the dos and don'ts of selling your farm fresh veggies, fruits, eggs, and crafts. There's a ton of practical, step-by-step information packed into this guide to get you started on the path to a successful and rewarding farm or homestead-based business!
