2006-06-15 16:03:09 · 6 answers · asked by homeatnite 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Look up the website for your state and you will find it in the Table of Contents. When you click, it will download the specific, detailed law.
2006-06-15 16:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal63 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since you're still in the planning stages, I thought it'd be more beneficial to give you a wide scope of information.
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business, 5th by Denise Vivaldo
* How to Run a Catering Business from Home by Christopher Egerton-Thomas
* Start and Run a Catering Business by George Erdosh
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-16 07:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to specifically get in contact with Food and Beverage Department (something like this). This department will most likely govern those business that provide some type of food service, such as catering.
2006-06-15 19:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Shades 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most towns have Chambers of Commerce. There might be an office in there that has start-up rules and regulations for most types of business in the Small Business section. If not there, you could try your local library. Ask the librarian -- they know EVERYTHING!
2006-06-15 16:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by tom8o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your State Health Department will be the one issuing a license, start there, then the state and federal agencies. Your accountant can help you with who to contact for this.
2006-06-16 01:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by never.say.never 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local chamber of commerce. They will either have the laws or they can direct you where to go.
Good Luck I love food and I would love to do this also.
2006-06-15 16:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Mac 4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋