The Start of a Small Business: Providing an In-depth Look at the Start of a Small Business that Specializes in Handmade Goods

Abstract

In this project, I explored the journey of small businesses specializing in handmade products, particularly focusing on handmade stuffed animals, to understand how these entrepreneurs initiated their small businesses. My objective was to provide detailed information on the thought process involved behind decisions made and go step-by-step. My final goal was not based on how much profit I made but rather on my understanding of the process, for instance, being able to identify what was crucial to begin and develop a small business that manufactured handmade products. My goal was that through this proposed thesis project, I gained a better understanding of the entrepreneurial skills that were necessary for a small business.