More people than ever are demanding real food made with real ingredients by real people. And you have the freedom to earn, by starting a food business from home. No capital needed – just good recipes and enthusiasism, plus enough business know-how found in these pages, to be a success. Everything else is probably already in your kitchen. And best of all, you can start right now!
Be aware of medications and allergies etc, before sharing food. Some laws means you can’t allow pets in kitchens when you cook, so check with council. Don’t use pet-toxic houseplants in the workspace, nor face foliage near gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.
Homemade for Sale is a book to follow your dream, by launching and marketing a food business from your home. It covers all you need to know about cooking for your customers, providing a clear road map to go from ideas and recipes, to owning a food business. The book contents include how to develop products and understand local laws, how to market your niche and create packaging and labels, plus how to do the books and avoid burnout. Includes profiles of successful food entrepreneurs.
The Way We Live Now is a book with 250 practical solutions to turn your home into a workspace, even if you don’t have much room. Using the innovative split-format page design, mix and match ideas to make the most of small spaces, and find temporary solutions in rented space. The rising rent market, the rise of people working from home and the rise of living in small spaces, means you may need to temporarily zone an open-plan kitchen, work from a small bedroom or decorate a tiny rental. By using this book, you can avoid costly mistakes and buy furniture, storage and decor well (and buy once). Includes in-depth advice from hoteliers, designers, bloggers. Includes tips on building regulations, lighting, multi-functional furniture, getting around rent regulations, finding space for office equipment and using decor to improve your mood.
