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Start a Herb Garden
Home Business
It seems that the herb business is a growth business these
days. In an ever increasing effort to find the next health
food to satisfy the pallet of the American population, herbs
have been receiving a lot of attention from the media.
Numerous articles are being churned out daily touting the
health benefits of herbs. This is a real winner, aside from
the reported health benefits, herbs also add to the taste of
bland foods such as potatoes, rice and vegetables.
So what does this mean to a stay at home mother with kids? A
new item to purchase on the next grocery trip, or can there
be more? The answer is that there most definitely can and is
more to this. Moms at home can now turn this opportunity
into a small thriving business if implemented correctly.
How can moms implement this home-based herb business at
home? Here are a few steps that should be taken to ensure
success.
Who will your customers be? The most popular options are in
the local neighborhood. Contact your local grocers produce
manager and then the local restaurant manager. The key
question is not asking them if they want to buy from you, we
know they need herbs, but rather ask them which herbs they
need?
Before venturing out stop by the local library if you are
not familiar with herbs and study up on how herbs grow, what
are their scientific names, what is the growing season, how
much yield can you expect from each plant? Bottom line - do
your homework. Don't let them trip you up with a simple
question. They will not ask a complicated question.
Study up on these herbs; * Basil * French Tarragon *
Peppermint * Oregano * Sweet Marjoram * Rosemary * French
Sorrel * Dill * Chives * Parsley * Thyme * Sage
Find out what the current wholesale prices are for these
herbs. You can find this data through a subscription to
Todaymarket.com. The subscription rate is $25/month but they
do have a 7-day free service that you can test out.
Otherwise you will need to work with the local grocer to
find out what he is willing to pay. If you have a good
reliable service he will work with you.
Decide on your packaging and labeling. Packaging and custom
labels can be cost effective when purchased in bulk, but
first find out if you will have any orders before purchasing
supplies. You can design and make you own initial packaging
for presentation purposes with the help of a local arts and
crafts store.
About the author:
Peter Engelbrecht is President of Diagonal Street Business
Services, LLC which operates the website
www.BestBusinesses4u.com. Peter has worked as a consultant
to fortune 500 companies and as an independent contractor.
He has traveled to Mexico, South Africa, England, Finland,
Sweden and all over the USA.
Written By: Peter Engelbrecht
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