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How to Start a Profitable Candle Business

Description

Curious about starting your own candle making business? Get confidently equipped on this course with Paula Mateo, award winning founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. Starting your candle making business is an exciting journey but sometimes there is too much information online and it’s very time consuming to reach a sufficient and water-tight understanding. Paula will walk you through all the UK/EU legal and compliance requirements, helping you to thoroughly understand what you need to do to be able to sell candles and home fragrance products in the UK. You’ll get the right information, step by step, in a way that it is easy to assimilate and put into action. We’ll cover everything from marketing, to labelling, trademarks, accounts so you feel confident and ready to go. You’ll save time, money and gain incredible value, learning from an experienced business woman who’s proof lies in the outstanding success of her own brand as well, as the candle businesses who have launched under her expert guidance. COURSE CONTENT Introduction (10-10:30) Module 1: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (10:30-11:30) Current legislation Technical File: Safety testing plan and record keeping Traceability Labelling requirements: Safety data sheet, CLP and warning labels Selling in EU and UK, effects of Brexit The food Imitations (safety) regulations Fire risk assessment Module 2: MARKETING (11:30-12:30) The 4 P´s in business: product, price, place, and promotion Marketing strategies How to write a business plan Determine startup costs Creating your brand Find your niche Define your market Module 3: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (13:00-14:00) Your product line Good manufacturing processes Logistics, posting items & stock management Suppliers, packaging, labels, website and logo design Insurance Module 4: FINANCE (14:00-15:00) Intellectual property, copyrights and trademarking Legal status, registering your business VAT Accounting systems, record keeping HMRC Q & A (15:00-15:30)

What's included in the price?

THINGS TO REMEMBER Handouts will be emailed on the day of the course Extra documents and links will be shared free of charge Paula will always be available if you have any questions after the course providing outstanding support

What you will need

good internet connection

Duration

5 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co.

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Paula is the founder of Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. Paula is an accountant 3 days a week, and spends her remaining days running and teaching award winning candle and soap-making classes, in the Outer London borough of Bexley. Paula has recently won an award from tycoon Theo Paphitis.

Suitable for

Adults

What does this mean?

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This course is taught online

Price:

£225.00

Duration:

5 hours

Time:

10:00 - 15:00

The course doesn't currently have live dates

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Nov 23'

Emma S reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I have just had a one-on-one day course with Paula learning candlemaking and a guide to setting up your own business. I felt the course was very informative. Paula answered all the questions I had and was very thorough. The booklet she gave is very good to refer back to. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Thank you so much for a wonderful day!"

25 Aug 22'

Almina Zadvydaite reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"Was amazing experience! I highly recommend who wants to try to make or even start they own soap business! Thank you very much for the experience"

24 May 22'

Jaz K reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I had so much fun, Paula is so friendly, she made me fell incredibly comfortable, and delivered the lesson so well, very detailed explanations, and that is what I needed. I felt like I could ask anything and didn´t need to feel shy in case it was a silly question! It is not always the way the course is written, the person who delivers and the methods are important, so thank you so much Paula!"

14 Apr 22'

Stephanie Jarosova reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"Small, friendly, fun, and informative (plus there were delicious scones made vegan just for me which was much appreciated). The atmosphere was really relaxed and it was great fun experimenting with smells. Lots of information provided for those who wanted to add reed diffusers to their business proposition on how to do that, and lots of time for playing and smelling too. I really enjoyed my course and feel confident to go make loads of reed diffusers and home smells on my own."

10 Jan 22'

Franklyn Martin reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"We loved the private candle making class, Paula was extremely knowledgeable and a highly skilled candlemaker. The class went beyond candle making into aspects of starting a business and selling candles also, super helpful and lots of fun! Really recommend this class and Paula highly."

23 Nov 21'

Oana Mihai reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"The workshop was really fun and helpful. Paula is a great person and teacher. We recommend her courses to whoever is interested in furthering her knowledge in candle making. I took the course from Romania."

23 Nov 21'

Emma Pearson reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"My Mum and I thoroughly enjoyed the reed diffuser workshop, Paula is so welcoming and friendly, she explains everything very clearly and we are both delighted with the diffuser we each made, and feel confident to make more at home! The drinks and nibbles were also lovely!"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thanks Emma, I'm glad you and your mum enjoyed the workshop and to hear you are now confident to make some more at home!. Paula"

9 Nov 21'

Isabel Ayres reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"Thank you Paula for a very enjoyable and informative session. Lots of practical tips, and the satisfaction of creating a lasting reminder. I am so proud of my reed diffuser!"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Isabel, so pleased you enjoyed the workshop!"

3 Nov 21'

Mandy Smeed reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I had a fabulous day with Paula on her candles for business course. It was tailored to my needs and what type of candles I wanted to make as a business. Paula made the course fun and with plenty of information especially on the legal side of candle making. I made two essential oil candles which smell divine. Paula has made it clear she will be there for any advice I need when making my candles. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to take the plunge into making and selling candles."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Mandy, It was great meeting you. All the best of luck in your future candle making! Paula"

18 Oct 21'

Ashley Moore reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I had an amazing day with Paula doing the 1-2-1 candle course. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is thinking of starting a candle business. Paula is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer every question I had in detail. It was the perfect amount of practical work and theory. The day was very full on but also very relaxed and nothing was rushed. Not only did I leave the course with new skills to start my business but I also left feeling comfortable and confident enough to do so!"

12 Oct 21'

Alice reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I had a fabulous day with Paula as she guided me through all the steps of making candles and starting a candle business. Paula provides you with lots of practical information on all aspects of starting a candle business which is all summarised in her teaching booklets which you get to keep. I think undertaking this course is a valuable investment as the knowledge Paula gives you is what would otherwise probably take months or years to accumulate yourself. Paula gives you a lot of direction and I feel confident about starting my own candle business now. I would highly recommend this course. Paula is very professional and it was inspiring to learn about Paula’s business too and I am very grateful that she shared so much of her knowledge and experience with me. I felt really inspired after the course."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course and that you are inspired and confident to start your candle business. All the best of luck and welcome to our candle makers community. Paula"

21 Sep 21'

Lauren V reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"Thoroughly enjoyed the 1:1 business candle making course. Paula is exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about her craft; I’m so glad I chose to do such a dedicated course before starting out. I feel well equipped to get started, from which waxes and wicks, which websites to use and all the labelling/legislation needed. A well structured course and a great way to learn everything at once."

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Hi Lauren, I look forward to seeing your new brand. All the best of luck. Paulaxx"

3 Jun 21'

Patrice reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed yesterday's candle making course at your house. It was clear, informative and I appreciated your candor and openness about the Candle industry. I remember Kemi saying that you literally answered all her questions and throughout the day you showed structure and professionalism when it came to demonstrating how to make the candles, your handouts will be very useful for future reference. I thoroughly enjoyed making my candles and I now feel that we are both better informed about the candle making business. Patrice & Kemi"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you so much Patrice, so pleased to hear you enjoyed the course. All the best of luck in your new candle business. Paula"

2 Jun 21'

Jan Floyd reviewed: One to One Candle Making Business One Day Course (Bexley -London)

"I did the 1 to 1 course with a friend and we had a fantastic teacher in Paula. We were lucky enough to be able to attend in person rather than over zoom and it is an amazing setting. The day was professional, informative, entertaining and gave us everything knowledge-wise we needed to start our own candle making business. Paula really knows her products and imparts so much useful information to help like minded people begin their set up in business. She also provides ongoing help as consultations and other workshops which complement the candle making. I feel we have made a friend and mentor Thank you Paula! xx"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Thank you Jan, such a pleasure teaching you. I look forward to following your progress!. Paula"

23 May 21'

trupti reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"Thank you paula, it was lovely to meet you, paula has through knowledge about the products, answerable for all queries,nicely explained with practical, one to one session. I would love to join other courses that paula has to offer to enhance my kmowledge and capabilities. Thank you once again paula and see you again. Trupti"

Old Bexley Soap & Candle Co. responded:

"Hi Trupti, lovely having you in my course and I hope to see you again too."

16 May 21'

Jayne Pyne reviewed: Reed diffuser making workshop

"I really enjoyed the afternoon. It was detailed, informative and fun. I particularly liked the opportunity to experiment with combining different fragances. Paula is passionate and extremely knowledgable about the industry- would definately recommend as a great starting point for anyone considering making reed diffusers."