Jodi in Ohio Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I am looking at starting a candle business and would like to know some of the Have To's to get going. I know I still need insurance and to register my name. Where do I go to do this? If I have a name for a candle that is not being used, like my own made up name, should I or could I register it? Any other helpful information would be greatly appreciated! Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Just call your local state tax commission and get set up with a tax id number first of all. Also check with your city and see if you need a business license. In my case, my city is small and they don't require one, but some areas require one and it is only $50.00 to get licensed, in my area anyway. I highly recommend talking with the small business association to see what other requirements you need. I also had to have the fire marshall visit to make sure I was operating safely and had the necessary equipment to put out a wax fire, because water won't put out a wax fire. Having the proper fire extinguishers is extremely important. I know I have had one good friend burn her arms, face, and legs because she didn't know how to put out a wax fire. On top of it her homeowners insurance didn't cover her home and dropped her. She still can't get homeowners insurance because she was operating a candle business in her home and the insurance company wasn't aware of it. It has cost her dearly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi in Ohio Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Wow!*faint* That is terrible! Your poor friend. Thank you very much for the info. I will be sure to check these things out. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Which type of fire extinguisher works best for wax fires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 The fire marshall recommends the ABC extinguisher for Dry chemicals. I have 3 of them. I can't remember how much they cost but the letters stand for something. A- trash-wood-paper B- liquids C- electrical equipment. The small extinguishers won't work. If you have a fire and the fire dept. has your card on file they know that it could possibly be a wax fire which needs the foam stuff to put it out. If they don't know about the wax than it could cause more damage because they won't be able to put it out. So that is something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyCandleQueen Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Can I get a fire extinguiser from my local fire department? Where do I go to get one if not? TIADawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I purchased mine from Fred Meyer, but Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, and places like them carry them, just look for the ABC letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoyCandleQueen Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 OK. Thanks. I guess If I ever need anything else for my candle business, I should just go to Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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