Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or business.
Job Description: A herb seller grows, cuts and sells herb plants and cuttings to consumers, businesses and restaurants.
Education: None required.
Skills: The ability to grow healthy, vibrant herb plants.
Job outlook: Opportunities abound for those with a green thumb in herb growing. More people and businesses, such as restaurants, caterers and bakers, want fresh and freshly dried herbs. Demand varies depending on local need and population density.
Possible employers: Try area restaurants, which are looking more and more to locally sourced ingredients. Also, local businesses that might be interested in fresh herbs include caterers, bakers, meal-preparation facilities, and cafeterias (company, schools and government).
Preparation: Bone up on the best herbs to grow in your area’s climate. Read books like Growing & Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs by Sandie Shores for specific details on becoming a seller of herbs.
Get your foot in the door: When contacting area restaurants or other companies, bring in small samples of herbs to leave with them. Be sure to leave business cards tucked into the bunches.
Now available on Kindle and Smashwords: HomeWork, which gives details on 50 at-home jobs or businesses.
Until next time,
Sarah
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