[Jewelry making - Article 01315] - [Orchid] Starting Business from Home

[Nan Lewis]

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Hello Everyone,

    I want to start my jewelry business this year - - but can't afford
    to rent studio and shop space yet.  So my studio is in my garage and
    I'm thinking of launching a web site to sell my works, and also try
    to sell through local shops or galleries, word of mouth, etc.  The
    thing is, I live in suburban NJ and I'm pretty sure the zoning laws
    in my town would not allow running a business from my home,
    technically.  I've been trying to research what to do (without going
    to town hall and giving myself away) and it seems like most of the
    advice I get is along the lines of "do it but keep a low profile." 
    The thing is, I worry that once I register my business name, have
    business cards, do taxes, start to get mail in the business' name,
    etc, that I will somehow get caught and "in trouble".  I'm not sure
    what could actually happen.  Also, I'm concerned about insurance.  I
    haven't told our agent about this yet, nor about the torch/tank set
    up in the garage for fear of losing coverage. 

    Has anyone out there in Orchidland started their business in their
    home in a highly populated suburban/urban area?  If so, how did you
    deal with these kinds of start-up issues? 

    Thanks for all your wisdom! 
    (I wish I could go to Tucson - - maybe next year!) 

Nan


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