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 www.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.
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