Here is a roundup of current news stories about successful soap making entrepreneurs.

Mifflinburg woman launches sudsy venture: the story of the owner of Pompeii Street Soap Co. and how she left her job to set up a small shop selling her handmade soaps and cosmetics.

West Bend soapmaker honored by national magazine: The owner of Country Farmhouse, an artisan soapmaker, will be featured in the upcoming 2008 Women Entrepreneurs issue of Country Living Magazine.

El Pasoan’s soaps selling well around the globe: An article about an El Paso entrepreneur and the growth of her specialty soap business.

A Labor of Relaxation: This article is about the owner of Chesapeake Bay Bath and Body, how she got started, and her aspirations for the future.

Question: I have a question regarding liabilty insurance on my bath and body items. Where do I find it? And do I need it? What if someone has a bad reaction to my items? What should I do? Thank you.

Answer:There are many different types of insurance available to the small business owner. Many insurance companies sell what is called a Business Owner’s Package or BOP for short. A BOP combines several different types of insurance coverage into one package. Usually a BOP will cover:

Property Insurance: This provides coverage in the case of damage to your business. A property insurance policy can cover damage to your building, your business property (furniture, inventory) or both. It may or may not cover your computer and/or phone system.

Business Interruption Insurance: This covers the loss of income that results from a disaster which interrupts or stops your business from functioning.

Liability Insurance: This provides protection if a product that you make or sell causes harm to others.

This is just a general view of business owners insurance. For specific details, ask the company who you are thinking of purchasing insurance from. For more information about business insurance, and to get a free quote click here.