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Which type of sweets sell the best?

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I would think prepackaged candy would sell the best. Some people can be hesitant about eating homemade sweets, but many people love candy!

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What if there is a snitch at my school and rats me out?

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Keep your business secret and hide sweets to cover your tracks. If he snitches make sure your sweets cannot be found.

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I have a measly 38 cents in my piggy bank. What can I buy with that?

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Go to the shop and look for something cheap (10 cents or so) and sell it for more. Repeat.

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How do I make money selling sweets at festivals and to companies?

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If you know anyone at these places, ask them to sponsor and help sell your contents so that they know the food is trusting. Other than that, build a reputation and name for yourself and always deliver quality products.

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At what price do I sell my sweets?

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Sell it for the double the price so when buying contents for the next day. For example, if you bought a sweet for .50 cents, sell it for $1 dollar. Once you build a reputation for yourself, you can then increase your prices.

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Can I sell pancakes or other homemade breakfast foods in my neighborhood?

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If you don’t have a microwave at/in your stand, the food may get cold. Also, people are often hesitant to eat homemade foods from someone without a food truck/restaurant license, so selling pancakes isn't a great idea.

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Should I sell my sweets next to a store or a school?

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I would sell your sweets next to a school. You'll have a bigger pool of potential customers, and you'll avoid the risk of angering a store owner.

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What is the best thing to sell on a cold day?

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You could sell hot chocolate along with your sweets. Cookies and brownies are also always good on cold days.

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My teacher didn't allow me to sell candies at school. What should I do?

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You can sell outside of the school before and after class.

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How do I attract customers?

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Word of mouth is the best, by far. Sell to your friends and ask them to tell their other friends about your business, or just go for it and ask people if they want to buy sweets from you. Even if they say no, at least they know about your business! People are also more prone to buy from their friends, so you could try and employ some people with brothers or friends in younger age groups and sell to them.

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How do I sell sweets well if the economy is bad?

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Try getting the best and cheapest deals, and sell them only for a little bit more than your cost.

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Where do I find inexpensive sweets to sell?

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Go to dollar stores or other discount stores to find inexpensive sweets. When you see a good sale, stock up.

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How can I find out which kinds of candy people will like?

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Try different varieties and see which sell best. Try going with a type of candy bar (something basic for general appeal), something chewy like Sour Jacks or gummy bears, gum, and Mentos or other mints. If there are vending machines around, go with something not offered there. Also, just ask around; take an informal survey by slipping "What's your favorite candy bar/type of candy?" into conversations with friends.

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What if my mom or dad sees me?

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You should ask permission first. If you didn't ask and you get caught, come clean and be honest. Maybe they'll admire your initiative for starting your own business and they won't be too mad.

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How do I start if I have no money?

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Ask a parent if you can do some chores around the house in exchange for an allowance. If that's not possible, wait until you have some money from a birthday, Christmas, etc.

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How do I know if I'm allowed to make money selling sweets?

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The only way to know for sure is to ask a teacher or the principal, but most schools don't allow this, so your best bet is to just be discreet when selling so you don't get caught.

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How do I sell sweets when I'm in middle school?

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Follow the same steps, but lower the prices a bit. You might only make a 50% profit instead of 100%, but kids in middle school typically have less money.

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Can I sell the candy I collect on Halloween?

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I don't see why not, although after Halloween, most kids will have their own candy, so you might want to hold onto it for a while until the other kids have eaten all of theirs.

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Is it a good idea to sell during week long trips and to sell to family members?

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Yes, if you're going on a trip, people will likely buy candy from you in between pit stops if you're stuck on a bus, in a car, etc. You can try selling to your siblings, but your parents probably won't buy any since they're adults and they can just go to the store and buy their own candy whenever they want.

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Does it have to be a fundraiser, or can I just sell for myself as an individual?

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You can sell as an individual, unless there are restrictions in your school's code that prohibit selling items for anything other than fundraisers.

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