Whats the best way to go about starting a business?

Question

Specifically a fish and Chip shop, with a cafe. Where can you source equipment, possibly reconditioned, and is there anything you can buy to help you on your way? eg book/dvd etc

Answer 1

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:

* The Restaurant Business Start-up Guide by Paul Daniels
* Restaurants That Work: Case Studies of the Best in the Industry by Martin E. Dorf
* 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
* Upstart Guide Owning & Managing a Restaurant by Roy S. Alonzo
* The Restaurant Managers Handbook: How to Set Up, Operate, and Manage a Financially Successful Food Service Operation by Douglas Robert Brown

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 2

The best way is to purchase a business that is already running. First make a list of all the equipment that you will need to have. Then find a business broker. They will help you look at many different businesses to find one that has everything you want. If it is currently making a profit, you can leave it as it is. If it is not, you will be buying their assets at a discount and then can move them to a new location and start on your own. Buy a business software package to help run all your books, forcasts, inventories and etc. Just make sure you do your research before you jump in.

Answer 3

Go to a chip shop in another town and ask the proprietor and he will tell you but you must assure him that you will not be in competition to him.
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