i want to start a small buisness in making cakes and want to know where i can find the best baking equipment?

Answer 1

BakingBusiness.com has very good resources on the baking business and this is a page where they discuss where to get baking equipment http://www.bakingbusiness.com/info/professional_baking_equipment.htm

I suggest you subscribe to their magazine. Check out their industry trends and statistics page to learn what is happening in the business http://www.bakingbusiness.com/co_home.asp

In terms of where you can actually buy baking equipment, here are some options

Restockit.com (discount store) http://www.restockit.com/browseproducts/Professional-Cutlery.html
Chef2chef.com http://foodservice.chef2chef.net/restaurant-supplies-equipment/kitchen-supplies/Baking_Supplies/index.htm

I suggest you check out the resources of the following associations:

Home Baking Association http://www.homebaking.org/
American Bakers Association http://www.americanbakers.org/
BEMA http://www.bema.org/
International Association of Culinary Professionals http://www.iacp.com/

Trade publications will also give you excellent resources and information, including where to buy the best baking equipment you need:

Bakery Newsletter http://www.bakingbusiness.com/
Baking Management Magazine http://www.bakery-net.com/
Candy Industry http://www.stagnito.com/
Food Processing Magazine http://www.foodprocessing.com/
Progressive Grocer http://www.progressivegrocer.com/

Answer 2

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 Open a Financially Successful Bakery by Sharon Fullen, Douglas R. Brown
* The Baker's Trade: A Recipe for Creating the Successful Small Bakery by Zachary Y. Schat
* Baking for Profit: Starting a Small Bakery by George Bathie

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!

Answer 3

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