Question: Hi, I am 54 yrs now with 20 yrs experience in admin and background from 1993 till now, I can make homemade chocolates, candles, flowers (handmade from wax), porcelain paintings, oil, water, acrylic paintings etc.

I do not know how and whom to approach for getting orders and establish myself.

Also where to obtain the cheapest raw materials for all these manufacturing. These I would like to start with minimal investment and minimal website opening.

Can I get some help, guidance and support? The problem is there is a stiff competition and I have no clue to procure the orders in this stiff competition. Also how to upgrade myself. tks and rgds.

By Bhuvana on Fri 09-Oct-2009 10:43 AM
Your Country: India

Answer: Dear Bhuvana,

See competition will always be there, you have stand and show your best, I am really glad to know your skills, you indeed have good skills and you can easily start home based business with your skills and experties.

• If you want to get cheapest raw material, try searching for raw material proviers in your area with the help of Yellow Pages, you will surely get.
• You need to have confidence in yourself,
• Try marketing your products to your friends and family circles.
• If you are attending kitty parties, try marketing there, as word of mouth advertising works best

These are the basic things you need to learn, once you become popular, your business itself will drive more prospects to you.

I hope this helps, feel free to reply me anytime :)