Tag: Small Business

Gratitude, Community and Pie

I have had two market days since my last post, and now that these are done, I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude for my surrounding community. It all started with my first major hick-up as a cottage food vendor, and it was out of my control like so much of life is. Right now, …

My First Market Day Sells Out

Lakebilly Pies at the Mundelein Farmers Market What a whirlwind! I had my first market on June 12 and brought 30 pies with me. In about an hour and a half I was sold out. If you have followed me up to this point, you know my plan this summer is to sell at the …

Starting Your Own Cottage Food Business

Starting your own cottage food business, getting started is the hardest part. Thank you cottage food law! I have always wanted to start my own business. As much as baking has been my passion, being an entrepreneur has also been a dream of mine. I currently have a great day job as a fundraiser for Northeastern …