Start a Maker Business

We provide simple, easy-to-use tools and resources that help you quickly master the skills you need to quickly launch your successful maker business, including coaching, workshops and pop-up market opportunities.

Work with a coach

Have something you love to make and want to learn if you can turn it into a small business? Have you already started your business but not sure how to grow it? Start with a consultation and we will help you get started or grow and strengthen your business.

Book a Time

Register for Pop up Markets

Free for Skyline students. We connect students to free booths at local pop up markets, including monthly Off the Grid events, downtown San Bruno events, and other local markets. Sign up and let's get you started.

For more information, contact Leah McGlauchlin at mcglauchlinl@smccd.edu

Start Your Own Business

Get simple explanations on basic business licenses, permits and other building blocks to launch an official business

View the Launch Guide

Find out Where to Sell

Finding out how to reach your customers might feel like a daunting prospect. Use this guide to help you find the right venue.

Choose a Marketplace

Prepare for a Pop-up Booth

Use our guides to help you to plan for your first pop-up at an in person market, from your booth to talking to customers.

View the Pop-up Guide

Featured Businesses

Learn more about businesses our students are launching.

La Homegirl Bakes

Jacqueline Moreno

@lahomegirlbakes

Hi! I have my small business that I started in May 2020, during the pandemic. I 1st started making Chocoflan (Latin American dessert) and slowly added more flavors. I make big flans and everyone’s favorite - mini flans! I was also featured on Telemundo 48 - nuestros negocios segment supporting the Latinx community. I make chocoflan, vani-flan and Berry flan. I’ve done other flavors per request but those are the top 3 that gets requested.

You don’t see a lot of businesses that sell homemade flan especially with the half cake half flan part, It’s a science and takes real patience for it. For me it’s special because being a Latina, a Mom and going through certain circumstances it’s surreal that I have my own business especially having a child that sees you can also follow your passion. :)

Elite 360

Yvette Valdez-Beas

@Elite__360photobooth

Hello! At Elite 360 Photobooth, we provide our clients with a memorable experience for the guests at your events (ie weddings, birthday parties, graduations, etc.).

Guests step onto the platform and get to leave with a take home video on the spot.

Granddessipurpp

Destinie Alferez

I make handmade products with resin, concrete, & candles. Most of my resin pieces are customizable, but I make trays, bottle openers, painting pallets, keychains, and many more. With my concrete art I create candles jars and paint them with different movie characters.

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