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  1. GorgeousQueen's Avatar
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    Starting an online business - Candy
    Hi everybody,

    I'm looking to start an online business selling Sweets/candy, it will all be pre-packaged items and will not be opened by me or anybody else.

    I am planning to buy wholesale from companies and re-selling to online customers, has anybody got any advice or tips?

    Are there any special legal requirements? I am not going to be making anything myself as i said.

    I am 17 and looking to make small amounts of money because of the low wage i currently get.
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    Re: Starting an online business - Candy
    Since its food there might be some restrictions or licenses etc. you have to get but im notsure ... good luck with your business though!
  3. westarmy's Avatar
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    Re: Starting an online business - Candy
    I am 17 too,
    I used to work alongside my dad and made over 700 pounds... Sadly I kind of stopped due to products I were selling were then unavailable and became really high in prices,
    I'm thinking of going back to online buisness if you need any wholesale websites I'd be happy to help.

    Selling candy is a no no because it is a food item and is under certain restrictions... Good Luck!
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    Re: Starting an online business - Candy
    If you could help me with some suppliers that would be great!

    And maybe some tips, as i wont have much help and it will just be me, what is the best way to go about it etc...

    thanks

    (Original post by westarmy)
    I am 17 too,
    I used to work alongside my dad and made over 700 pounds... Sadly I kind of stopped due to products I were selling were then unavailable and became really high in prices,
    I'm thinking of going back to online buisness if you need any wholesale websites I'd be happy to help.

    Selling candy is a no no because it is a food item and is under certain restrictions... Good Luck!
  5. Afradeetee's Avatar
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    Re: Starting an online business - Candy
    (Original post by GorgeousQueen)
    If you could help me with some suppliers that would be great!

    And maybe some tips, as i wont have much help and it will just be me, what is the best way to go about it etc...

    thanks
    Are you going to be using ebay or an ecommerce website of your own?
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