| Are you an avid soap maker? Are you making more | | | | integral part in gaining invaluable exposure to your |
| soap than you, your family or friends can possibly | | | | products. Check your local listings to find the ones in |
| use in this lifetime? | | | | your area that are suitable for your product in order |
| Well, it might be time for you to consider selling | | | | to maximize sales. In other words, please do not |
| some of your handiwork. | | | | attempt to set up a stall at a show geared for |
| Getting started might be a lot easier than you might | | | | vegetable produce - you probably would not be |
| think. | | | | accepted in any case. |
| Here is what to do when thinking of selling your | | | | Listen to your customers. Some may have allergies; |
| creations. | | | | some may suffer from dry skin conditions such as |
| The first thing you can do is to to give samples | | | | eczema or psoriasis. Try creating soaps rich in goat's |
| away to workmates. People do realize the difference | | | | milk and other specialty oils to assist in their problems. |
| between handmade soap and commercially | | | | If done correctly, you might have a customer for life. |
| manufactured soaps just by using them. The quality | | | | Pay attention to labeling and packaging, again, making |
| of your soaps can make it an instant market, and | | | | sure that all the details conform to what is required |
| your workmates can become some of your most | | | | by law in the area you will be operating from. |
| valuable customers. | | | | Try approaching stores in your area that might have |
| Obtain a business name and the relevant licenses that | | | | an interest in natural products i.e. health food stores |
| you might need in your area to operate legally. | | | | or bath and body stores. Give the store-owner a |
| Never rush out to find retail space when you are | | | | sample. Make sure it is esthetically pleasing to the |
| now starting out. Test the waters first. Operate | | | | eye and that the color and scent are perfect. |
| from at home taking orders and self-delivering if able, | | | | Remember first impressions count, and you might |
| or arrange with the customer to collect their soaps. | | | | only be given one chance to capture their attention |
| Try creating a website that will give you even more | | | | and possibly gain an account. |
| exposure. A simple search engine search on creating | | | | These are just a sample of ideas for when you are |
| websites can find you numerous links to places that | | | | ready to take the next step in your soap making |
| can help you create a web identity. If you have time, | | | | ventures. |
| you might even be able to set up your own website. | | | | Remember you are limited only by your imagination |
| Craft fairs, flea and farmers markets can play an | | | | when you set out to make soap your business. |