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Selling items on Ebay
OlleyKe
Posts: 2 Newbie
Hi guys.
I'm a keen baker, and just love getting my hands on some fondant! So I was thinking of starting my own little business (kinda) by making cupcake toppers such as flowers, music notes etc and selling them on Ebay at first and just seeing how things go, then maybe setting up my own facebook page!
I know there's a lot of cake makers out there, but this is more aimed at people who aren't everyday bakers, who may want to make cupcakes as a one off.
I was just wondering, is there any procedures I need to take? Like insurance, register myself etc? I wasn't sure I'd need to if I'm just simply selling that on Ebay at first.
TIA
I'm a keen baker, and just love getting my hands on some fondant! So I was thinking of starting my own little business (kinda) by making cupcake toppers such as flowers, music notes etc and selling them on Ebay at first and just seeing how things go, then maybe setting up my own facebook page!
I know there's a lot of cake makers out there, but this is more aimed at people who aren't everyday bakers, who may want to make cupcakes as a one off.
I was just wondering, is there any procedures I need to take? Like insurance, register myself etc? I wasn't sure I'd need to if I'm just simply selling that on Ebay at first.
TIA
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I think you need to be insured, registered with the local health authority and have a food hygiene certificate.-->♥<-- Sugar Coated Owl -->♥<--
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Isn't food a restricted item on eBay?Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?
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PlutoinCapricorn wrote: »Isn't food a restricted item on eBay?
Not restricted but needs to conform to legislation like showing exact ingredients, allergens and be capable of next day delivery.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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