Here’s another question from one of the Quilting Biz community. It comes from Dyna, who is looking to get some basic information about business permits and advertising a new quilting business.
Here are her questions:
If you are actually running the business from your home are any type of permits required from the city or state? What is the best way to advertise your business when it is a new start up?
Thank you
The first question - what permits are required by your city and state - depend greatly on the city or state (or even county) that you live in. It seems like every state (and city) has different rules for what you need to do to become an “official” business. But, there are some basics that are fairly common for any new small business (and I can only speak for US-based businesses):
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Here is the first post in my “Quilting Q&A” series, where I’ll be answering questions from the members of the Quilting Biz community. I’ll be answering as many questions as I can, but please be patient.
So, here’s the first couple of questions from LeAnn F…
Welcome back! I like the new format. Now my questions:
The owner of a beautiful old home (historic register) came to our local quilt guild asking if any of us would be interesting in offering quilts for sale on consignment at the house. I would definitely be interested.
- Is there a “going rate” percentage for quilt consignors/consignees?
- I specialize in doll-sized quilts. Can I safely assume that traditional patterns (churn dash, 9-patch, bear paw, etc.) are in the public domain, so I won’t get into copyright trouble? What about use of commercial reproduction fabrics — any restrictions on use of repro fabrics in items consigned for sale?
OK, we’ll take them one at a time.
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