Lesson series
How to Launch a Local Cottage Food Business
The goal of this two -part webinar course is to jump start entrepreneurs on launching a Cottage Foods business. From creative decisions to legal requirements, this course covers topics you need to know to successfully initiate your home-based business.
-What are Cottage Foods? A subset of artisan
foods, local and regional by nature
-The legal requirements from permitting and
licensing
-Define your product, goal setting and branding
-What to consider with packaging, sales and
delivery
-Food trends and finding your market
-Create an online presence
-Promote and connect with buyers and customers
-Maximize your online and social media visibility with tips and insights from our team
Get your Cottage Food business going
Mani Niall
Hosted by Mani Niall. Mani is a chef, baker and entrepreneur, founder of two successful bakery-cafes, former Executive Chef for national wholesaler Just Desserts and author of four cookbooks.
As a hands-on food R&D chef, he has worked with everyone from start-ups entering the food field to creating bench samples for nationally known brands. Check out his website (https://www.manistestkitchen.com/) and follow him @manistestkitchen on Instagram.
Visit www.norcalsbdc.org
To sign up for one-on-one advising and no cost training with the NorCal SBDC.
To sign up for one-on-one advising and no cost training with the NorCal SBDC.