Thursday, March 11, 2010

Make Money Cooking.

These days we could all use a little extra income. Below are some ways to turn your love of cooking into some extra cash.

Please note that you should check with your local health department before beginning a food business because you will need a health inspector to check your kitchen. There may also be additional rules and regulations regarding food preparation in your area such as the number of sinks required, etc.

Another word of caution: There are a lot of scams out there. Please be careful when considering any opportunity. If you have friends or family members that you trust to give you their honest and unbiased opinion, it may also be wise to run the idea by them prior to investing any money in a business venture.

Fund-raising:

Perhaps you want to give some money to a church or other local charitable organization, but it just hasn't been in your budget. Why not volunteer your services to coordinate a bake sale or fund raising dinner. If you don't have the money for supplies, perhaps another volunteer will. Perhaps, however, the other volunteer does not have the cooking skills you do. Work together to make it happen.

Wholesaling:

Many retailers want candies, fresh baked goods, etc. for their businesses.  You might also find a market for your products online if they are non-perishable.  Consult your local health department for preparation and packaging advice if you plan to ship your products.

Flea Market:

Some flea markets have strict rules on which food items they will and will not allow, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Catering:

You can advertise catering services online, in your local newspaper, at local events such as bridal fairs, and through word of mouth.

Home Cooked Meals:

Many people lead busy lives these days. Perhaps you could go to their home or offer prepared meals that they can pick up.

Parties:

Pampered Chef is a work from home business that allows you to spend time with family and friends as you earn a second income.  Find more information at http://www.pamperedchef.com.


Start a blog:

Websites like www.blogger.com  allow you to start a blog for free.  You can keep a portion of the revenue generated by advertisements on your blog.  Please note, however, that this is more of a hobby at the beginning.  It takes a very long time for most bloggers to make any income from the blog posts that they write.


More Ideas:

For more ideas about how to work from home, visit www.wahm.com.