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If you are like the millions and billions of people who enjoy scrap booking than a home business in scrap booking could be for you. It can go from hobby to career in just a few steps. If this sounds interesting to you, here are some details on beginning a fun new home business. First thing is first, and that is to check for any zoning or ordinance laws in your area. Speak to a representative at your local courthouse. There you can find ordinances in your neighborhood and find if in fact you are lawfully able to run a business from your home. Once this is answered (if Yes) you can move onto getting your business license. Once again the courthouse can give you the information to your licensing office and after paying a small annual fee you will be ready for business.

After the legal areas of home business are covered it's time to create a plan. Your business plan will allow you to know how much money you will spend, how much you choose to charge, estimated profit, goals and so on. This gets you ready to hit the road running. Without a business plan it's like running a business in the dark. After you have a plan in place it's time to gather your needed supplies. Gather the basics and then it will be a matter of get as you go. Why spend tons of money on items you may not use until 6 months down the line? Be thrifty and wise with your money. As your business takes off and your bank account grows you can add more luxurious scrapbook items such as wire, beads, brass plates and polymer clay.

Once you have supplies in hand you need to advertise. Without advertising your business is left in the corner to collect dust. You need flyers, brochures or business cards. These can be created from your home office and won*t break the bank. Another advertising choice is a website. If your budget allows a website can be a wonderful advertising tool. More people surf the Internet for information and services than they do with the aid of a phone book. It's easy; it helpful and you often find what you are looking for in just a matter of clicks.

With all of the above in place you'll be well on your way to running a fun filled scrap-booking business. You become your own boss, set your own hours and you can enjoy what you do for a living. Everyone wants an enjoyable job. It's a matter of jumping on an opportunity when it arises. So if you hear opportunity knocking, open the door. You'll be glad that you did.