It’s National Small Business Week. I want to support my young entrepreneurs who have the yearning to make a change in their community and build economic independence. The best way to do that is with a health and wellness business.
Starting and growing Earth’s Healing Cafe was one of the best learning experiences of my life. Know that if you want to start a business, you can. Below is a map to help you setup a health food store with herbs and organic produce if you are in the LA or Queens area of NYC.
LOS ANGELES CITY
Start Up Guide, Starter Kits, Registration
Register Your Business (process & requirements)
If your business structure is a partnership, corporation, or limited liability (LLC), you must register or incorporate with the California Secretary of State
Most businesses must register with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Online Registration of New Business (criteria and online form)
FAQs in Business Registration Requirements
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
241 N Figueroa St Ste 151
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601
Phone: (800) 339-6993
Email Department
Visit Website
Departments and Bureaus Contact List
Start a Business in Los Angeles (Steps)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Starting a Business in the County
Doing Business with the County
Cottage Food Operator Registration, Checklist, Permit Application
Protocols for Grocery Stores and Retail Food Markets
Steps in Setting Up a Grocery Business
NEW YORK CITY
Start a Grocery Store Business
NY State Business Service landing page
Starter Guide, Custom Business Checklist, Support & Incentives
Learn What Regulations Apply to Your Business
Licenses, Permits, and Inspections
QUEENS, NEW YORK
QEDC: Programs and Resources to Help You in Your Business
Queens County Business Certificate
Additional Readings:
Legal and Regulatory FAQs in Herbal Business
How to Start Your Herbal Career: The Ultimate Guide for Budding Herbalists
Business Guide, Local Assistance, etc.
How to Start a Medicinal Herb Business
How to Start a Business Selling Herbal Medicine
20 Steps on How to Start an Apothecary Store Business
New York State Small Business Guide
How to Get Started in the Herbal Business
How to Start a Natural Herbal Products Homesteading Business
If you get stuck or need free assistance with setting up your business, SCORE offers free assistance by business mentors and your local SBDC (Small Business Development Center) should be able to assist you.
Setting up the business is not hard. Once you set it up, you need to launch your business and get customers in the door. The best way to do that is with some great health programming. You will find a ton of ideas and a great network to facilitate that in the IIN program. I am an IIN graduate and an ambassador for the program. It is everything you need to know about the health and wellness industry and the skillsets you need to make your health store business even more attractive in your community.
Download the IIN Program Overview to learn more about a career in health coaching and all the different ways that can look like for you, a breakdown of the program tuition cost, and an overview of the curriculum in the Health Coach Training Program.
This program is not cheap nor is starting a business. I went all in on my businesses because I believed in myself to make things happen and I did make them all happen. I believe in investing in myself and it has always paid off.
Episode Resources:
🍊 Schedule a free consultation
🍏 My interview with Naijha Wright, co-owner of The Land of Kush
🍊 Self Care Salon – the place where women learn to use food and lifestyle to get to their healthiest weight.
💞 Join the Facebook Group for support on your wellness journey
🧘🏿 It’s not just a school. It’s a movement. Learn more about IIN.
📖 My book, You Can Afford to Be Healthy
📧 E-mail me to submit a question and get featured on the Raw Food Health Empowerment Podcast
Book Recommendation:
// HOST Samantha Salmon
Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach and Ambassador of Health and Happiness
// CO-HOST Dorrell Hylton Salmon
Mom, Wife, Hair Doctor, Beauty Parlor Counselor, and Prayer Warrior
The information provided in this broadcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration, or the equivalent in your country. Any products/services mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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