How to Start a Business Scrapbooking

If you're interested in making money from scrapbooking, this article can tell you how!

Instructions

1. First you'll need a business name, which you typically get through the county in which you live. You'll also need a website and a URL (website name) and these should be similar, so take some time to check what's available for both business names and website names as well; don't apply for either until you're sure of what's available for you.

2. Second, you'll need a reseller's or sales tax license, which is also typically done through your county when you have your business name. That reseller's or sales tax license allows you to work with wholesale companies.

3. Third, most people who run an online business use drop shippers, that is, companies that manufacture, store, and ship materials from their site. You get an order from a customer and receive payment, then send that information to your drop shipper; they ship the product and charge you for the materials and shipping. Your profit is the difference between what you've charged your customer and what the drop shipper charges you.

4. When you have established relationships with drop shippers, you can build your website using their photos and descriptions, and you're ready to receive orders!

Tips & Warnings

• To run a successful online company, you need to understand how the internet works and how you get customers to your site. You can't just put up a website and assume people will find you. It will make a difference in sales if you take your time and do some research on Search Engine Optimization, or SEO.

• Remember that you need to collect and pay sales tax for sales in your own state. Be sure you're clear on this; talk to an accountant if necessary.