I’m taking the leap.. seeking advice

Just a followup to the Health De

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Just a followup to the Health Department comment Some cities allow you to cook in your own kitchen but others require a commercial kitchen outside of your home if you are catering. Some businesses have commercial kitchen space tha

ABSOLUTELY begin networking.&nbs

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

ABSOLUTELY begin networking. As to "catering" you will need to find out if you have to rent kitchen space or be specifically approved by the local health dept., you`ll possibly nee

Sounds like a great idea--I agre

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Sounds like a great idea--I agree with the previous posts about doing your due diligence with a business plan. However, just because you are in the process of writing your plan doesn`t mean that you can`t start laying your foundation. The resort th

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Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

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People are always looking for so

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

People are always looking for some catering. I think it is a great idea, and you should go for it. How many people do you think could regularly support a business like this in your area? Once you get your first client, the rest should be easy.

Heck NO! Starting to get busine

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Heck NO! Starting to get business lined up before you start is smart! That way, you can hit the ground running.... OldNikko2007-9-3 0:18:22

Should have added another questi

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Should have added another question.. Is it bad to start networking with these businesses before there is a business in place??

Thanks again for the suggestions

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

Thanks again for the suggestions and thoughts To answer the question regarding market.. market is >50,000 people and I am specifically looking at partnering with a resort property nearby that is very popular. In recent years the town has

I agree with the Grill Guy from

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

I agree with the Grill Guy from MN.. FIRST... assess the full market potential... if sufficient, then `go like the dickens` to make it happen. If not, return to GO and collect a new idea. Repeat until the pain su

I`d want to make sure the small

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:02:25 GMT

I`d want to make sure the small town has enough wealthy people who could afford something like this. I`m from a small town (<1000) and very few people had money to spend in this way. I`d say you`d want a maket at least >50,000 peopl[...]