Food Storage Can Be A Good Home Based Business

Friday, June 1, 2012
When huge snowstorms are imminent and reported in the news, grocery store shelves are immediately depleted. When natural disasters strike with little warning, necessities are soon sold out. Having food and supplies on hand may be what sustains a person or family during emergencies. It is a wise move to store some extra food and water. There are opportunities for home based businesses in the food storage and emergency preparedness area, which could help people be prepared.

No one knows when a disaster will strike or when a family problem such as illness or unemployment may come. It is a good idea to be prepared for emergencies by having enough money and necessities saved for the rainy day which could come.

For people who want to be prepared for emergencies, having enough food and water on hand is essential. Food storage and emergency preparedness supplies are now sold through network marketing and home based businesses as well as in retail stores.

Food storage items sold through network marketing are specially formulated for longer term use. They are freeze dried or canned and packaged in a way which makes them last for years. Although it is recommended to regularly use and rotate the products, they can withstand storage for a long period of time.

Companies which specialize in food storage items have plans by which distributors and/or customers may buy a small amount each month and build up their food storage. They have programs which may be set up to buy a certain amount on a regular basis on autoship (which means the order is automatically placed and the credit card charged on a monthly basis). This is a good way to get started and to make sure that it is a priority for the food budget.

Families need to determine what they want to have on hand for emergencies. The food stored should be food which the family will eat. It will be of little value if the family refuses to eat the food although they might be willing to eat anything if a true emergency came.

It is also recommended to have a three day supply of food, water, and necessities packed in a backpack for each family member in case an emergency evacuation is required. The network marketing companies which sell food storage items often have these items for sale as well.

Anyone who is interested in food storage and emergency preparedness may find a business opportunity in that area of interest. As they are trying to reach people who want to start a food storage program, the word of mouth and party plan is part of their recruitment process for securing consultants and customers. It is a good opportunity to become prepared with the necessary supplies as well as to earn money which is an important part of being prepared.