Get set up
The services most makers put in place as they launch — insurance, an LLC, custom labels, branding, payments, banking, and bookkeeping.
Business liability insurance
General & product liability for food & market vendors, from ~$30/mo. Many markets require proof of coverage.
Get a free insurance quoteForm your LLC
Register your cottage food business as an LLC to separate personal & business liability.
Start your LLCSticker Mule — custom labels
Custom product, jar, and sticker labels for your brand — new customers get $10 off.
Get $10 off labelsZoviz — logo & brand kit
Design a logo and full brand kit for your food business in minutes.
Create your logoSquare — take card payments
Accept cards at markets & pickups with a free reader. No monthly fee.
Get a free card readerBusiness bank account
Keep business money separate — free small-business checking with no minimums.
Open a free accountBookkeeping for makers
Track income, expenses & sales tax so tax season is painless.
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Labels & packaging
DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo
Fast thermal label printer for professional labels
$169.99Avery 2x3" Rectangle Labels
Matte white labels with Sure Feed, 200 count
$14.99Clear Cellophane Cookie Bags 4x6"
Self-sealing bags, 200 count for bakery items
$10.99Kraft Paper Bags with Handles 50-Pack
Black 10x5x13" bags for retail packaging
$29.99Avery Blank Business Cards 250-Pack
Printable cards with Sure Feed technology
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Baking equipment
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer
325W, 10 speeds, perfect for large batches
$379.99Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale
11lb capacity, 1g precision, 130k+ reviews
$16.99BLACK+DECKER Countertop Convection Oven
8 cooking functions, perfect for extra capacity
$79.99Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
720W motor for chopping, grinding, mixing
$149.99Airtight Food Storage Containers 3-Pack
5.2L containers for flour, sugar, ingredients
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Ingredients
King Arthur Baking
Trusted flours, baking mixes & pro-grade ingredients
Shop ingredientsGhirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Premium baking chips, 12 oz
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Product photography
Phone Tripod with Bluetooth Remote
Hands-free overhead & angled product shots
From ~$20Ring Light with Phone Holder
Soft, even light for bright indoor food photos
From ~$25Portable Photo Light Box
Pop-up mini studio for clean, professional shots
From ~$30Food Photography Backdrop Boards
Wood & marble-look surfaces that make food pop
From ~$18* These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Selling at markets & pickups
Square Card Reader
Accept card payments at markets
FreeABCCANOPY 10x10 Pop-Up Canopy
Commercial-grade, blocks 99% UV rays
$149.99Amazon Basics 6ft Folding Table
Heavy duty portable table with carry handle
$49.993-Tier Wooden Display Stand
Portable retail display for products, 9.5" L
$24.99Acrylic Sign Holders 30-Pack
Small 3.5" x 2" clear display stands
$16.99SentrySafe Cash Box with Tray
Portable safe with key lock and handle
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Ready to get discovered?
List your cottage food business free and get found by local Florida customers.
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