You want to start a summer business selling a single type of item you make to earn money. Consider how much money you can afford to invest in this business, how much it will cost you to make each item, and how much you’re going to charge for each item. Research something that would be reasonable to make and sell with the startup investment you have determined.

Question

Ideas: Baked Goods, Handmade Jewelry, Crochet/Knit Items, Paintings

Question 1
What are you going to create for your business? What supplies will you need in order to create each item?(2 points)

Answer 1

I am going to create handmade jewelry for my business. The supplies I will need to create each item include:
1. Beads: Various types and sizes of beads
2. Wire: Jewelry wire for stringing beads and creating wire-wrapped designs
3. Findings: Clasps, jump rings, earring hooks, and other jewelry findings
4. Tools: Wire cutters, pliers, and jewelry-making tools
5. Stringing Materials: Beading threads or jewelry wire for stringing beads
6. Charms: Decorative charms for added design elements
7. Packaging Materials: Jewelry boxes or bags to package and display the finished jewelry pieces.