hi, i wud like to know a few names of websites which can give me information regarding opening and running a small gourmet coffee n breakfast bar including a bakery for breads n confectionary ..thanx
2006-07-17 19:13:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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:
Coffee/Restaurant:
* Restaurant Financial Basics by Raymond S. Schmidgall
* Opening a Restaurant or Other Food Business Starter Kit: How to Prepare a Restaurant Business Plan and Feasibility Study by Sharon Fullen
* Start and Run a Coffee Bar by Tom Matzen, Marybeth Harrison
* Coffee Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide by Kevin Knox
* How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop by Elizabeth Godsmark
* ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business by Joe Monaghan
Bakery:
* 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!
2006-07-18 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a look at my "protect and grow" blog on my yahoo 360 page for some links and tools that have helped 35000+ business owners be more profitable and successful.
Good luck, you have taken the first steps, now all you have to do is keep walking... why do it alone?
2006-07-17 19:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by mallicoatdd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋