The Homegrown Vendor Blog

DM ordering costs vendors $300-500/month in hidden costs. Learn the 7 signs you have outgrown DMs and how to switch to a storefront in one weekend.

Got a complaint about your cottage food? Learn how to set a clear refund policy, respond professionally, and turn unhappy customers into loyal ones.

A weekly drop model batches your ordering, production, and pickup into a predictable schedule. Learn how to set one up and why it is the most efficient way to sell.

Customer paid on Venmo but never picked up? Learn the exact follow-up protocol, when to refund, when to keep payment, and how to prevent no-shows entirely.

Stop getting burned by custom order cancellations. Learn how to set a deposit policy, collect payments, and handle cancellations professionally.

Most Instagram menu posts get likes but no orders. Learn the 6-element formula for menu posts that convert followers into paying customers.

Sales tax on DM food sales depends on your state, not the platform. Learn which states tax cottage food and how to collect correctly.

All cottage food income must be reported on your taxes. Learn what forms to use, what you can deduct, and how to avoid surprises at tax time.

Yes, you can sell homemade food on Facebook Marketplace in most states. Here is what Facebook bans, what your state requires, and where online food sales are limited.