In a previous post, I mentioned I’d be running a series here about operating a home sewing business, based on my experience and that of others.  At first I did dressmaking and alterations and evolved into quiltmaking and patchwork products. 
There are some considerations before you start a business in your home, especially if it’s one where you have customers/clients coming to the house.  Make sure you’re operating within the zoning regulations for your area or aren’t violating any restrictions in your housing complex.  Be sure you acquire any permits for operating your home business.  Do you need a state license?
Then there are insurances…often …read more

Part of the start-up process for any home business should be a check on the zoning requirements of  your locality.  The restrictions on your home business depend on two factors:
1.Type of business.  If you have a business that is noisy or smelly or that has many customers coming in and out, it will be more difficult for you to get a zoning variance (exception).
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2.  Type of area.  If you are in a residential area with restrictive covenants, you will have to deal with the homeowner’s association, in addition to the local government, to get your business …read more

We’ve mentioned here several times the need to check out zoning regulations pertaining to your home before you decide to set up a home business, particularly one that involves customers/clients coming to your home.   (However, online business might be affected, too, in some areas.)
 I just read a news item, License Denied for Existing Home Business, that concerned this topic.
The aldermen decided, according to the mayor’s statement ” they’re running a business in a residential area and we can’t approve that.”  He did say if the owners moved their lawn mower service business to a commercially zoned area, the license would be approved.
There …read more