leslee42 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 After 4 years of testing and testing I think I may be ready to start selling my candles to the public. I am nervous though (like some of you were) about the first step in this direction. I will have all licenses and Insurance in place but I guess my question is this. I have container soy candles, Palm Pillars and Paraffin Voitives. Is this enough or should I add more - candle accessories, etc. I am thinking about starting with small craft fairs and going from there. If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyByTheBay Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Good luck!!I started out with two different size containers and did really well at shows . You can always add later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslee42 Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Good luck!!I started out with two different size containers and did really well at shows . You can always add later on I was thinking that too - try to keep it simple so to speak. Thanks for your opinion! It helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brudil18 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Congrats Leslee. I have to agree with Wendy. Don't overwhelm yourself with trying to have every type of product to please everyone out there.Be an expert at a few, rather than just good at many. Hope that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Leslee, I still only have two sizes of soy container candles and have done really well at craft shows this fall. I find people have enough trouble trying to decide what fragrance they want, much less trying to choose from several different products! Everyone's different, but I like the more streamlined approach. Good luck!Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslee42 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Leslee, I still only have two sizes of soy container candles and have done really well at craft shows this fall. I find people have enough trouble trying to decide what fragrance they want, much less trying to choose from several different products! Everyone's different, but I like the more streamlined approach. Good luck!TerriThank you for your input. It really helps to hear from people who are selling and going to shows. I think keeping it simple is the best way to approach the business. I was at a show where a candle maker was selling soy candles, lotion, bath crystals and candle accessories. I was overwhelmed by all of the product I ended up not buying anything because I cound't make up my mind. Learned from experience I guess! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslee42 Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 Congrats Leslee. I have to agree with Wendy. Don't overwhelm yourself with trying to have every type of product to please everyone out there.Be an expert at a few, rather than just good at many. Hope that makes sense. I agree with you and Catlover. Thanks so much for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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