MARKETING FINISHED

HOUSEHOLD LINENS IN /
CREATIVE WAYS
Record Keeping

To start a small business project, make sure to keep a

single record of costs and expenses. This is important
particularly if you want to ensure the feasibility of
your project. This means making sure that your costs
are kept to a minimum without compromising quality.
Keep a ledger or record book of daily exenses in
connection with the project. these expenses will all
be added up when the project is completed.
 EXPENSE DATE:
ITEMS AUGUST 1-
AUGUST 8
EQUIPMENT + MATERIALS PACKAGING MARKETING MISCELLANEOU
MAINTENANCE S
Oil for sewing Fabric – 1 pack plastic Printing of Transpo-
machine P100.00 P50.00 flyer –P10.00 tricycle P30.00
P 30 Thread- P20.00 1 pack photocopy
cardboard 10 pcs. X P2 =
paper P25.00 P20.00
Make sure to keep your record book
updated. List down expenses items
as they are incurred so you will not
forget. Be specific in listing down
items. Keep receipts as much as
possible.
PACKAGING

Sometimes special packaging materials are used to

keep the item being sold in good condition all the
time. It keeps out dirt and moisture while the items
are kept in the storage until they are sold.
Common packaging materials are made out of
paper, plastic, cardboard or even indigenous
materials such as local fibers or sinamay. If the
business is registered and has a business name, the
owners may use the business name for product labels.
The business name may be also
printed on the packaging material
to make it unique and distinct
from other products being sold in
the market.
Where to sell your Product

Aside from offering your products to your relatives,

neighbors, friends and schoolmates. You can also offer your
products to a wider public through the use of technology.
School activities such as fairs can also be good venue for
selling your finished products.
There might be requirements though so make sure to make
inquiries from the administrators if you want to join. You
may also check local fair sponsored by the local
government. You and some of your classmate can find
resources to get a booth.
You can also create a website for your
finished products to create awareness to the
wider public and gain prospective buyers.
Use email or social media to get in touch
with your buyers. Moreover do not forget the
telephone, mobile phone or fax machine if
these can also help you gain buyers.
REMEMBER:
 Itis better to have your own tools and
equipment if you want to venture your
business.
 Develop your skill in needlework while you
can for it can also lead you to a profitable
livelihood in a addition to a stable job.
 Follow the instructions of a design to be
able to execute workmanship.
 You can also source information and design
ideas from magazines and the internet.