Starting to finally make some money from home

Larry_OHF · 10-23-2009, 03:48 PM

I hope I don't regret this...

First, lemme say that I am still seeking my license to repair PCs out of my home, but I also have an ability to make some nice batches of fudge. Making fudge in NC for sale does not require a particular license, I found out. I just have to meet criteria for cleanliness inside the home. For almost a year now, I've been bringing in samples of my work to my workplace full of women and having them comment. Now that I have a proven product line, I have posted my desire to start selling fudge, and am using the company's intranet forum to do so. In less than an hour, I've obtained three orders. Now I am wondering if I priced correctly, if I have time to do this, etc. With the holidays coming up, that's why I am starting now...but am I ready? I hope so!

My best seller: Chocolate-dipped peanut butter fudge.

SpiritWarrior · 10-23-2009, 05:26 PM

OMG give me some Chocolate-dipped peanut butter fudge Larry! This sounds like it will do the trick.

VulcanRider · 10-23-2009, 05:56 PM

So what's your product line?

I'd guess that things dipped/covered in chocolate would be popular and easy -- dried fruit, nuts, raisins, pretzels, potato chips, popcorn.

Do the NC laws let you sell by mail? Get some of your customers to write short testimonials. That plus some mouth-watering pics could be your advertising copy...

John D Harris · 10-23-2009, 10:15 PM

congrats Larry!!!!! when you get in a position so we can order let us know.

Memnoch · 10-23-2009, 11:08 PM

Gratz Larry...fudge empire about to be born!!

SpiritWarrior · 10-23-2009, 11:08 PM

Actually, around christmas you'll see a large jump in sales. Make sure you have a "seasonal box" or w/e lined up, so it looks all gift-wrapped and cheerful. That way, someone looking for a nice little gift will see your displays are practically ready-to-go and perfect for their loved one or friend. This will likely be your most successful time of year.

Don't underestimate the value of sugary things, many people give chocolates and sweets as gifts especially to people they may not know very personally, but still want to get them something - because it's almost always a sure bet they will like it, and basically a nice all-round gift to receive. Such as the neighbours or in-laws you don't see very often. I imagine thanksgiving may garner you some elevated sales too.

Chewbacca · 10-24-2009, 05:17 PM

Good luck Larry!

There is a little fudge stand here at Logan Airport in the Jetblue terminal. Must be a success to some degree because it's been there for years. I can see why, it makes a great and easy gift as well as a treat for "yourself"! It's always hard to resist!

wellard · 10-25-2009, 12:20 PM

And just when are we getting some free samples in Cloudy's cafe hmmm ?

Good luck with the project Larry

Cloudbringer · 10-25-2009, 05:37 PM

Heehee.. I'm with Wellard, we can test the samples out there... mmmmmm!

Best of luck on the new enterprise, Larry!

Morgeruat · 10-26-2009, 08:04 AM

Awesome Larry, let us know how it works. And when you're willing to sell to us.

10-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Starting to finally make some money from home I hope I don't regret this... First, lemme say that I am still seeking my license to repair PCs out of my home, but I also have an ability to make some nice batches of fudge. Making fudge in NC for sale does not require a particular license, I found out. I just have to meet criteria for cleanliness inside the home. For almost a year now, I've been bringing in samples of my work to my workplace full of women and having them comment. Now that I have a proven product line, I have posted my desire to start selling fudge, and am using the company's intranet forum to do so. In less than an hour, I've obtained three orders. Now I am wondering if I priced correctly, if I have time to do this, etc. With the holidays coming up, that's why I am starting now...but am I ready? I hope so! My best seller: Chocolate-dipped peanut butter fudge. __________________

10-23-2009, 05:26 PM	#2
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home OMG give me some Chocolate-dipped peanut butter fudge Larry! This sounds like it will do the trick. __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

10-23-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
VulcanRider Lord Soth Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: Melbourne FL Age: 61 Posts: 1,971	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home So what's your product line? I'd guess that things dipped/covered in chocolate would be popular and easy -- dried fruit, nuts, raisins, pretzels, potato chips, popcorn. Do the NC laws let you sell by mail? Get some of your customers to write short testimonials. That plus some mouth-watering pics could be your advertising copy... __________________ ----- Help feed animals in shelters with just a mouse click at The Animal Rescue Site !!

10-23-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,577	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home congrats Larry!!!!! when you get in a position so we can order let us know. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

10-23-2009, 11:08 PM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home Gratz Larry...fudge empire about to be born!! __________________

10-24-2009, 05:17 PM	#7
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 51 Posts: 5,373	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home Good luck Larry! There is a little fudge stand here at Logan Airport in the Jetblue terminal. Must be a success to some degree because it's been there for years. I can see why, it makes a great and easy gift as well as a treat for "yourself"! It's always hard to resist! __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

10-25-2009, 12:20 PM	#8
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home And just when are we getting some free samples in Cloudy's cafe hmmm ? Good luck with the project Larry __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

10-25-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home Heehee.. I'm with Wellard, we can test the samples out there... mmmmmm! Best of luck on the new enterprise, Larry! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

10-26-2009, 08:04 AM	#10
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 5,421	Re: Starting to finally make some money from home Awesome Larry, let us know how it works. And when you're willing to sell to us. __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

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