2006-10-31 13:32:53 · 4 answers · asked by special k 44 2006 1 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. 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!
2006-11-01 02:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting your own catering business can be both financially rewarding and fun. Whether you cater events on a full-time or a part-time basis, the opportunities are excellent. Each catered event is a new experience and challenge with a new group of people. With the rewards and fun come demanding work, for which you will need stamina and the ability to work under pressure.
State laws require that caterers be licensed and meet other requirements for foodservice establishments. The Board of Health insures that food for distribution and sale to the public is safely prepared, handled, protected and preserved. To obtain a license, apply to the local Health Department. Before a license is issued, the Health Department will inspect your business to see that it meets food sanitation requirements. Once a license is issued, the Health Department will conduct routine inspections of your business. These inspections are needed to help insure compliance with food sanitation rules developed to protect the public from foodborne illness. Outbreaks of foodborne illness have been attributed to factors such as poor hygiene by personnel, inadequate cooking, and improper cooling and storage of food.
How to Start a Catering Service: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Start-a-Catering-Service&id=42527
http://www.4www.us/catering/catering-business.htm
2006-10-31 22:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by JFAD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to work for the best caterer in your area.
Take any job.
Eyes and ears open.
6 months.
Better than aqny school or resource.
2006-10-31 21:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clarkhoward.com has good resources for starting your own business. I think there is an entire section dedicated to it.
2006-10-31 21:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by jas114 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋