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Candle Business Opportunities
NOW is a Great Time to Be in the Candle Business!
Candle business opportunities abound, whether you make your own candles or buy them at wholesale and resell them. This is a very flexible home business, allowing you to choose any of the multiple ways to get your candles out there. You're bound to find one or more ways that work for you, which is what makes this such an exciting and fun home-based business to start.
One thing that I've always loved about a home candle business is that you never have to explain to people what you're selling! Everyone knows what a candle is - and most people love them, especially if they're strongly scented. If you're selling soy candles, that's even easier nowadays, with the growing concern over the environment.
The candle industry as a whole is set for explosive growth, and this makes for even more candle business opportunities. Candle industry sources tell us that "candles are purchased at about the same rate across all income levels, among all ethnicity, and at all educational levels." I can't help but think that there is unlimited potential and growth in the candle industry. If your head isn't swimming yet with all of the candle opportunities out there, check out these incredible facts:
- Last year, the candle industry did $2.3 billion (yes, Billion with a "B"!) and is growing at an estimated 10%
- Candles are burned in 8 out of 10 homes in the U.S.
- Candle use has increased by 17% since 9/11
- 67.6% use candles to put themselves into a good mood
- 71% use candles to create a romantic environment
- 54.4% use candles to relieve stress
- 67% use candles at least once a week for a minimum of 3 hours
- 8 out of 10 use candles when entertaining or during holidays
Articles on Selling Your Candles
Below you'll find a collection of ideas for all sorts of candle business opportunities and ways to sell your candles.
~Sell your candles to local flower shops, gift stores, hair salons, etc. You can place your candles on consignment or sell wholesale.
~Run fund-raisers for various organizations.
~Sell your candles at home parties.
~Set up a website to sell your candles.
~Make up a catalog and sell candles by mail order.
~Rent and set up a booth at a craft mall or local flea market.
~Craft fairs and craft shows are great places to sell candles.
~"Lifestyle" your candles everywhere you go.
These are just a few of the opportunities available as you start and grow your candle business.
Are you excited yet? Is your head whirling with all sorts of ideas for where to find your next candle business opportunity? If you've got some great ideas you're itching to try, or you've got a great tip that you'd like to share with my visitors, contact me and share.
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