Sometimes, these steps can help you to start a food business

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How to
Start a
Food
Business

2. these steps
can help you
to start a
food business

3. Decide what kind of food you want to sell and
how. A variety of food-related business
options include catering, meal delivery services
and baked goods. You can focus on specific
niche markets, such as catering weddings,
meal delivery for new moms or baked goods
sold through local co ee shops or stores.
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4. Write a business plan that provides the specifics
about your business, including the items you
intend to sell, and how and to whom you intend
to sell them. In the financial section include
your startup costs for equipment, supplies and
food ingredients, as well as business expenses
such as marketing. Include information about
your projected sales and income over the next
year.
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5. Set up your business. To protect your personal
assets such as your home, consider creating a
business entity such as a limited liability
company. Apply for a business license from
your city or county government o ce. Contact
your state's occupational licensing board for
information on laws governing food service
businesses particularly those operated from
home........
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6. Some states may require a separate kitchen
while others only require separate equipment
and ingredients. If you're state collects sales
tax, apply for a sales tax permit from your
state's taxation o ce or comptroller.
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7. Purchase your food making equipment and
supplies. This is dictated by the type of food
you'll be making but can include items such as
bowls, baking dishes, mixers, spoons and other
utensils and measuring items. These should be
stored separately from your personal items as
should the food ingredients as well......
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8. If you will be selling your goods through stores,
purchase packaging materials to wrap your
food items. If your state has labeling laws, use
a computer to create ingredient labels to stick
to your food packages. If you will be working
as a caterer, purchase serving trays, bowls and
other items that look nice for public events.
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9. Market your food business. Make samples of
your food items and take pictures to use on
your marketing materials, such as portfolio,
website or brochures. Match your food items to
seasonal events. For example, if you make
cookies and candies, have promotional events
for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.
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10. If you are a caterer, create marketing materials
to target weddings or summer family reunions.
Place promotional materials or advertising in
places your target market will find, such as
magazines or websites.
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11. IF YOU OR ANYONE FROM YOUR
CIRCLE IS INTERESTED IN
STARTING SUCH A BUSINESS,
THEN FEEL FREE TO LEAVE
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