What Is a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)?
A Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO or MHKO) allows you to legally run a small food business right from your
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What Is a Cottage Food Operation (CFO)?
A Cottage Food Operation (CFO) is a type of small food business in California that allows you to legally make
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Your Guide to Starting a Home-Based Food Business in Hemet & San Jacinto
Dreaming of selling your homemade treats or meals? In Riverside County, you can turn that dream into reality—right from your
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Step 10: Educate Yourself
Building business networks and managing a business takes knowledge and skills that grow over time. Fortunately, plenty of resources are
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Step 9: Join Local Business Networks
Joining local business networks within the San Jacinto Valley or Inland Empire area gives you access to valuable opportunities for
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Step 8: Obtain Business Insurance
Yes! Your local business bank account is open. Now, it’s time to look into business insurance, just in case your
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Step 7: Open a Business Bank Account
In the last post, we covered various types of local business permits required for business owners in Hemet and San
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Step 6: Obtain Business Permits
Depending on your business type and location, you might need additional permits to legally operate—even if it’s a home-based business.
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Step 5: Register for California State Taxes
Cool! Now, you have your local business license. Time to move on to the next step… getting registered for state
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Step 4: Obtain a Business License in Hemet & San Jacinto
Now that you have your EIN from the IRS, it’s time to get your local Hemet or San Jacinto business
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