I didnt have a degree or own anything valuable I could sell.
And I knew how to garden.
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I decided to take advantage of this cycle.
Armed only with determination, a spade and a wheelbarrow, I began digging and potting.
I made a small profit the first year.
It helped pull me out of brokedom, but it was nothing to brag about.
That year, I made $1,200.
Carefully thin these out and repackage them, and youve got your stock.
Four of my friends did!
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I went through those first.
I broke a knife in the process, but by spring I had enough containers for the entire season.
Quite a few customers even brought me their extra containers at no cost.
Throw eggshells in and cover it with a lid.
Use this to water your plants.
The nutrients from the shells provides them with all they need to flourish.
I set up a tarp for the shade plants.
Be available and friendly to customers explain what the plants are and how to take care of them.
Large plants were $5, and nothing ever went over that price.
If people bought a lot of plants, Id give them a few for free.
For example, if their total came to $70, Id just ask for $60.
Youll be surprised how quickly the money adds up, even at these prices!
I always added nice pictures of my best-looking plants.
Be sure to provide a phone number in case customers have questions or cant find you.
Youre also at the weathers mercy.
My third year in business, it rained nonstop all spring, and I sold almost nothing.
Running your own business also can be mentally stressful.
Youll have to motivate yourself to keep things running and turning a profit.
But at the same time, theres nothing like the freedom and satisfaction of being your own boss.
Stephanie Spicer is a freelance writer, filmmaker and artist.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
