Are you looking to sell directly to businesses or the general public from your home? Do you produce goods (particularly food-based) at home to supply your market stall or are you planning to set up a home-based business, mobile, retail outlet, or supply other retailers but not sure how to go about it? This workshop will provide you with the essential steps to get started.

THIS 2 HOUR PANEL-STYLE INTERVIEW WORKSHOP WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS!

What topics will be covered?

What do I need to know about producing food and other products for sale from my home?
Where do I find out about the requirements for food safety, labelling, product safety or any other pitfalls when selling products or services to the public?
Insurances and risk factors
How do I know if I’m a business or a hobby, and do I need an ABN?
Gain basic financial management knowledge to understand business viability

Attendees will also get the chance to ask the Panel experts their own specific questions!

Key takeaways:

An understanding of general business rules and regulations, business structures, taxation and product safety as they apply to their home- based business.
New skills relating to market research, product to market fit and marketing of home- produced products and services.
The knowledge of how to go about setting up and running a home-based business.

Guest Panelist- Andrew Davies - Manager Local Government Unit, Biosecurity and Food Safety | NSW Food Authority - Dept of primary Industries and Regional Development

This is an in-person workshop.

This event will be delivered by The Business Centre, an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.