Posted this in employment issues, think it was in wrong place, and mods haven't moved it, so I've reposted here, hoping it's the right place!
Here's what I put:
Hello all, I'm fairly new at this, so please be kind to me!
Basically, I am forever trying to dream up ways to make money (who doesn't) as a sahm. I would like my own business. I have thought of (in order of preference):
Pre-filled party bags (people choose content)
Wedding "favours" - the more unusual the better
Staging events as fundraisers (shopping nights, coffee/chocolate mornings/fashion shows etc)
Making unusual and/or personalised wooden plaques or clocks
Gemstone/silver/unusual jewellery
What I want to know is:
Has anybody else done these successfully?
What restrictions/legislation applies to any of these e.g making jewellery, providing edible favours/sweets in party bags etc
Would anyone actually buy these products/services?
Has anyone used a wedding planner - do they have set suppliers e.g. I could sell direct to them. I don't know how a wedding planner with their own business differs from a planner who works say, in a hotel that offers a package.
I have done loads of searching, but have got swamped with useless info, and can't actually find facts, as nobody will "give anything away" iyswim.
Thought this might be the best place, as there's bound to be loads of people who've got ideas/knowledge etc.
I need to know what people think is good and bad for each idea - e.g is a party bag filled with plastic toys and sweets for 30p each good, as you have to spend loads on parties anyway, or would you rather have quality to "impress competitive mums"?
Please reply!!