Features and benefits of cottage industries Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a cottage industry?
A
Cottage industries are small-scale, home-based industries that require skill.
2
Q
What are 4 benefits of cottage industries
A
Provide Income
Provides Employment
Provides goods and services
Preserves traditional skills and crafts
3
Q
What are 4 problems with cottage industries
A
Limited production
Lack of enough capital or tools
Harder to sell products
Product quality may not be consistent
4
Q
What are characteristics of a cottage industry?
A
They:
Operate on a small scale
Are home based
Use local raw materials
Use mostly manual labour
