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If you want to get your business started quickly and easily and eliminate as many mistakes as possible, you want to learn from an expert in your field - someone who has successfully accomplished what you want to achieve. How Mike McGroarty started growing and selling plants from his small backyard - and turned a sizable profit. Get Your Free Ebook Today >> The Gardener's Secret Handbook Get your all-in-one herb business start-up guide Get your herb-growing supplies at wholesale Find customers who want to buy herbs Herb Filled Pillows Make Over a Million Dollars Lauren Rosenstadt was a single mom working at a herb company in Bethesda, Maryland. A herb (pronounced "erb") is a plant that has medicinal, savory, or aromic qualities. One day while at lunch with a friend whose daughter suffered from insomnia, Lauren thought, "If I could fill a pillow with herbs, that would be soothing and help my friend's daughter sleep." A few days later, Sydney Greensheep, a pillow shaped like a sheep and filled with dried herbs, was completed. Lauren gave Sydney to her friend to try with her daughter. The next morning her friend reported, "It's unbelievable, she slept like a baby!" Insomnia is epidemic in our fast-pased American lifestyle. 40-50% of Americans complain of occasional bouts with insomnia. 10-15 percent of the US population suffers from chronic insomnia. Every year, as many as 10 million Americans seek a physician's help for sleep disorders. As many as 10,000 automobile accident deaths each year are the result of someone falling asleep at the wheel. Lauren showed Sydney to her boss, who was impressed enough to provide her with space in the company's booth at a trade show. Many trade show visitors liked the herb stuffed pillow idea, and by the end of the show, Lauren had orders for over 100 pillows. Lauren hired a seamstress to sew the sheep-shaped pillows. Then, she stuffed them herself. The trade show buyers put the pillows on display in their shops, and within days they all sold for between $18.00 and $22.00 each. Encouraged by these results, Lauren sent samples to department stores and specialty shops. Orders started rolling in. To sew the pillows, she enlisted small home business sewers. It was hard work to deliver bolts of fabric and 40 pound bags of filling to their homes. Within the first year, she grossed over half a million dollars. Now, Lauren's Herbal Animals can be found in over 750 body care, gift and natural living shops worldwide. Lauren's company employs 13 people and has revenue of over a million dollars a year. It's interesting to note that Lauren Rosenstadt didn't start out as a hobby seamstress or craft person. She was a person who used her insight to help a friend confort her daughter. After recognizing an opportunity, Lauren didn't let up. She did the thinking and the work necessary to achieve success. Visit Lauren's website www.herbal-animals.com Permission is granted for the below article to forward, reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website, offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as long as no changes are made and the byline, copyright, and the resource box below is included. About The Author Copyright(C)2004 Bucaro TecHelp. To learn how to maintain your computer and use it more effectively to design a Web site and make money on the Web visit bucarotechelp.com To subscribe to Bucaro TecHelp Newsletter Send a blank email to subscribe@bucarotechelp.com | Article source: http://EzineArticles.com Step 1: Get your all-in-one herb business start-up guide How to Grow and Sell Herbs and Herb Products 100% Guaranteed You have many options in the herb growing and herb selling field. There's a growing demand for fresh herbs in cooking as well as medicinal purposes and aromatherapy. This guide covers all of the growing and harvesting basics plus important profit-building techniques so you can run a successful herb business either part-time or full-time from home. What you'll find out >> Herbs 101 picture gallery Market research: what herbs to grow The ideal "farm" site Preparing the soil and setting up shop General herb business start-up costs Creative ways you can make money with herbs Day-to-day herb business operations and how to avoid problems Keeping customers and employees happy Growing your business with advertising and marketing Herb Business Success Stories Click here >> Start an Herb Growing & Selling Business Other Top Resources: Growing and Marketing Herbs and Herbal products Growing and Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Gardening Business Plans: If you want to know how to organize and plan your business, using a professional business plan "template" is the easiest way to get started. Here's what's included >> Executive Summary: objectives, mission, keys to success Company Summary: company ownership, start-up summary, locations and facilities Services: competitive advantage, sales literature Market Analysis Summary: market segmentation, target market segment strategy, market needs, trends & growth Strategy & Implementation Strategy: competitive edge, marketing strategy, positioning statement, pricing & promotion strategies, marketing programs, sales strategy and forcast, strategic alliances Financial & Organizational Plan Download now >> Garden Nursery Business Plan Download now >> Gardening Business Plan Download now >> Garden Center Business Plan Download now >> Florist Business Plan Download now >> Farm Business Plan Step 2: Get your herb-growing supplies at wholesale Search for Wholesale Browse By Topic: • Gardening • Seeds • Tools • General Merchandise • Craft Supplies • Packaging Supplies • Labeling Supplies • Books Step 3: Find customers who want to buy herbs How to Find Customers to Buy Your Herbs How do successful businesses get their customers to buy? Learn from Small Business Marketing Specialist David Frey exactly how they do it - and how you can copy their strategies with ease. Avoid the most costly mistakes with his Free Report and make more money with your business starting today. A must-have for all small business owners who want long-term success. Get Your Free Report Today >> Get More Customers Now Helpful Resources for Herb Selling Businesses: How to Set Goals Business Plans Business Licenses Creative Financing Business Bank Accounts Low Cost Accounting Software Tax Deduction Tips Ready-to-Use Business Forms 800 Phone Numbers Free Business Cards Website Domain Names Website Builder Accept Credit Cards Compare Health Insurance © 1997- Home Business Center.com privacy policy