This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
straw badge in
Commerce
Here you will show that you can make money from your home by providing a service or product for people.
Must include a tip of the hat to permaculture values
What is a Cottage Industry? For purposes of this BB it's where you do the work from your home and it's either a face to face service or making goods for sale.
Some examples:
- Renting out a cabin, tent site, etc.
- Sewing repair, truck repair, etc.
- Massage, counseling, etc.
- Classes, workshops, etc.
- Turning lumber into furniture for sale
- Making clothes
To document your completion, provide proof of the following as pics or
video (less than two minutes):
- A description of your work and how it's a cottage industry
- You doing the work
- Proof that you got paid $500 or more (you can smudge out the personal info, so long as it is identifiable as you)
Note: this could be several different activities/sessions that add up to $500 or more.