How to Sell Soy Candles

There are a variety of ways to sell soy candles. Soy candles are made from soy wax. They were created in 1992 by Michael Richards, who was looking for a less expensive way to make candles than using beeswax. Soy candles are sold at department stores, craft shows and holiday events, as well as online. This article will teach you how to sell soy candles in a variety of ways.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Unscented/Scented soy candles

Instructions

Sell Online

1. Soy candles can be sold online several ways. A number of websites, such as ecrater.com and etsy.com, allow individuals to sell homemade items for free or for a small fee. Ecrater is a site where you can create a free online store, webhosting, sub-domain and tools to maintain your web store. To promote and sell your soy candles, you also can use social-networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Myspace, Onetrue Media and countless others. Simply join the site, set up a page, then upload digital photos of your candles and create conversation pieces around the newly shared pictures. You also can upload your pictures onto YouTube after creating an account, then link the new activity to Facebook by using the share option that many of these sites offer. In addition, you can create your own website. Low-cost and free providers include Google, Yahoo, Vistaprint and Godaddy, depending on your specific needs. However, if you are selling your candles through a direct sales company, the company may already provide a website for you to sell your candles for a small fee.

2. Another option is vending, which you can learn more about through local newspapers or social media networking on a site such as LinkedIn, which allows you to join similar interest groups. Find flea markets and other events in your local area where you can put your soy candles on display, especially during holiday seasons. You usually pay a fee starting from $20 to confirm a place at the event, and you often can either bring your own table, use the vendors tables or rent a table from the vendor.

3. Contact your friends, family and colleagues to host a candle party. Utilize Evite.com or create your own invitations online to invite people you know. You can establish a theme for the party, such as spa night, and make sure to have your candles lit and on display to get the aroma circulating. Have a few finger foods, some soft music and the necessary tools to give a quick spa treatment. Make a profit and enjoy good company at the same time.

4. You also can reach out to local businesses, starting with small business within your area. Focus on businesses that have a similar target market as you, which may include local spas, hair salons and barbershops. Set up a meeting with the owner to discuss the opportunity to sell your candles in their shop. Have a contract in place including the percentage of sales you would make, costs for the candles and a timeframe. You also can try to obtain permission from the business owner to sell your candles directly to their customers during holidays in exchange for a discount to them for your candles.

Tips & Warnings

• Do your homework. Research online social media network sites and network with those in similar groups, such as "Crafts."

• Ask questions. Do not be afraid to ask others who have this experience where they have sold their candles and the best times to sell.

• Trial and error. Sometimes the best way to find out if something works is to try it out.

• Adjust your prices. If you will sell at flea markets, you may have to adjust your prices to benefit from sales. Offer discounts or special gifts as well to entice your buyer.

References

• Infomation about soy and soya products
• Leveraging Social Networking Sites to Generate Business