Sure fire sellers?

[Queens59]

Somerford - love it - but as this market is run by the Church - the 'food of the Gods' may push their boundaries a bit I like the idea of samples though...better than spoon and a jar...

 

[sandysman]

Honey cake?

 

[Queens59]

Can't do cakes, as there is a cake stall already there...

 

[pargyle]

Can't do cakes, as there is a cake stall already there...

Candle rolling from wax candle sheets you can buy from Thornes ... £1 a go make at least 40p profit from each one. Lots of different colours of sheets, kids love it and even 4 year olds can manage to produce a good looking candle in a couple of minutes. Need someone on hand to demonstrate the technique initially but after that away they go ...

 

[Rosti]

Have you thought about leaving your product range as is but increasing your interest to attract people?
Someone on here put a set of photo's up for a 'virtual hive' easy to stick them to some frames so people can do a 'virtual inspection'
Simplify that to a 'spot the queen competition'.
Have some drawn comb in a frame to look at
request a 'borrow' of some of the great pics in the photo section, laminate and spread about
Lap top / big screen or similar running various videos related to beekeeping

With that lot guilt should get them to buy something before they go

good luck. R

 

[Queens59]

I like the idea of the virtual hive - but despite searching can't find the pictures? Anyone know where they are please?

 

[itma]

WOW..OK. I have checked...

Are you allowed to sell ...



I am actually doing a bee product-based cosmetics course at Buckfast next month, so may get ideas for the next one from there...

The legalities involved in selling cosmetic products are absurdly daunting. And expensive. Don't expect much there. Sorry.

 

[Queens59]

The lady running the course had a stall in Totnes for some years and produced a leaflet outlining every product made and its content. As no chemicals were used, this satisfied the powers that be...and these are the items she is teaching us to make.

 

[pargyle]

The lady running the course had a stall in Totnes for some years and produced a leaflet outlining every product made and its content. As no chemicals were used, this satisfied the powers that be...and these are the items she is teaching us to make.

It's not just the testing that's an issue with cosmetics and toiletry products ... iy the total package of regulations and labelling you will need to contend with.

Have a look at this lot ...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...ment_data/file/39334/10-761-guide-to-cpsr.pdf

 

[charlievictorbravo]

The guy who ran the Introductory Beekeeping course I was on last year says his wife makes and sells Lip Balm made from beeswax, olive oil and natural scents/flavours.
A quick search on the internet turned up http://www.grit.com/tools/beeswax-lip-balm-recipe.aspx which you might like to try - virtually no outlay and lots of income - the most expensive thing is the container!

 

[itma]

The guy who ran the Introductory Beekeeping course I was on last year says his wife makes and sells Lip Balm made from beeswax, olive oil and natural scents/flavours.
A quick search on the internet turned up http://www.grit.com/tools/beeswax-lip-balm-recipe.aspx which you might like to try - virtually no outlay and lots of income - the most expensive thing is the container!

The problem with such things is that it is illegal to sell them without jumping through LOTS of legal hoops.
This area of regulation is massively more important, more complex and more expensive to comply with than the size of the print on a honey jar label.

Please take a look at the link Pargyle posted in #29 above

What is a cosmetic product?
Any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance, correcting body odours, protecting them, or keeping them in good condition


Safety Assessment and Product Information Pack
Every cosmetic product placed on the market requires a safety assessment carried out by a suitably European qualified professional. ...
The assessment will form part of the product information pack which should also include details of the qualitative and quantitative composition of the product, specifications of raw materials and finished products and the purity and microbiological controls, details of methods of manufacture in accordance with good manufacturing practice, data on undesirable effects on human health, and where appropriate, proof of any claimed effect.

And there's even another new European Regulation on 'cosmetics' that came into effect last month (July 2013) ...

The expense is not in the ingredients - it is in getting the things properly signed off.

 

[mbc]

The expense is not in the ingredients - it is in getting the things properly signed off.

Anyone got the paper trail to show their beeswax is tested and up to pharmaceutical standards ?

In practice many a blind eye isturned towards such intricacies, the danger lies with invalidating the product liability insurance with any non compliance.

 

[psafloyd]

Hi,

Does anyone have (and willing to share) any ideas as to what to sell on a honey stall that is sure to sell? We have been lucky enough to gain a table at our local Community Market - and want to sell related but different stuff. We can't though afford to pay out on ingredients that do not pay back.

We will have honey (obv.), beeswax bars, hopefully candles and polish - what easy stuff am I missing?

Thanks all - oh, and not sure if this should have been 'off-topic' - if so please move to new home...

Sometimes polish goes quite well, apparently.

 

[psafloyd]

Hi,

Does anyone have (and willing to share) any ideas as to what to sell on a honey stall that is sure to sell? We have been lucky enough to gain a table at our local Community Market - and want to sell related but different stuff. We can't though afford to pay out on ingredients that do not pay back.

We will have honey (obv.), beeswax bars, hopefully candles and polish - what easy stuff am I missing?

Thanks all - oh, and not sure if this should have been 'off-topic' - if so please move to new home...

Also, do some small fliers for people to take your details and get a QR code on that and also just on the stand because even if people haven't time to stop, but want your information, they can snap it on your phone and have it there.

Could be your address or just a phone number or email address, or even a digital business card with everything on it.

Loads of places generate QR codes online for free, like : http://www.qrstuff.com/

 

[pargyle]

The problem with such things is that it is illegal to sell them without jumping through LOTS of legal hoops.
This area of regulation is massively more important, more complex and more expensive to comply with than the size of the print on a honey jar label.

Please take a look at the link Pargyle posted in #29 above


And there's even another new European Regulation on 'cosmetics' that came into effect last month (July 2013) ...

The expense is not in the ingredients - it is in getting the things properly signed off.

Total nightmare ... if you try and avoid it you can bet that someone will complain - and not to you, they will toddle of to the 'authorities' who will then crawl all over you. There may not be many prosecutions but the inspectorate comes under the Weights & Measures section and they are always prowling around markets, car boots, craft fairs etc.

Worse still ... if you inadvertently do harm someone with your products and you face a claim under your insurance - your claim will be invalid and at that stage you really are in the smelly.

Stick to things that don't have the 'Cosmetic' tag .... much safer

 

[Stiffy]

We sell hand cream etc but had them all tested before putting on sale. It is a nightmare getting this done but better safe than sorry. As for best sellers, honey wins hands down, the rest, candles, cosmetics all have their day but we have tried but cannot see a pattern. On saying that we send candles to a couple shops in London around religious festivals, its also not just Christmas either
Best advice take what you have and have fun
S

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[psafloyd]

We sell hand cream etc but had them all tested before putting on sale. It is a nightmare getting this done but better safe than sorry. As for best sellers, honey wins hands down, the rest, candles, cosmetics all have their day but we have tried but cannot see a pattern. On saying that we send candles to a couple shops in London around religious festivals, its also not just Christmas either
Best advice take what you have and have fun
S

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

What was the process for getting them tested?

 

[REDWOOD]

Honey fudge also sells very well.

Now your talking veg, a recipe would be nice

 

[enrico]

https://picasaweb.google.com/mikesbeekeeping/VirtualHive#
This is the link to the virtual hive pictures. If that doesn't work just put virtual hive in the top search bar. They aren't too bad and kids love looking for the queen! Also take a suit on a manikin ( spelling! ) and an extractor to show how its done!
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[davnig]

https://picasaweb.google.com/mikesbeekeeping/VirtualHive#
This is the link to the virtual hive pictures. If that doesn't work just put virtual hive in the top search bar. They aren't too bad and kids love looking for the queen! Also take a suit on a manikin ( spelling! ) and an extractor to show how its done!
E

just make sure you don't take a mankini by mistake

mannequin