Business Professionals
Helpful Checklists
First: Self Assessment
- Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
- Do you have any special skills or knowledge?
- Do you have strong management and organizational skills?
- Are you highly motivated?
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General Order
- Become and expert on your product
- Find a mentor to help you along the way
- Begin to look for a location and do some market analysis
- Prepare your business plan
- Choose the right type of financing
- Present your business plan
- Complete all licensing and certifications
- Open your new business!
Catering
- Food and Party Catering
- Company Vehicle
- Wholesale Or Retail?
- Event Staffing Guidelines
- Developing Menus and Setting Prices
- When the Customer Calls
- Make A Packing List
- At the Party
Developing your Plan
- Carving Your Niche
- Researching Your Market
- Are You On A Mission?
Equipment
- Major Equipment
- Food Production Equipment
- Dishwashing Equipment
- Receiving and Storage Equipment
- Bar Equipment
- Other Equipment
- Utensils and Miscellaneous Equipment
- Tableware and Miscellaneous Supplies
- Beverage Center
- Buying Used Equipment
- Basic Office Equipment
- Telecommunications
- Security
Financial Management
- Sources Of Startup Funds
- Billing
- Setting Credit Policies
- Red Flags
- Accepting Credit and Debit Cards
- Accepting Checks
- Dealing With Your Own Creditors
- Hold the Line On Costs
- Shopping For Vendors
- Know Your Negotiating Points
- Finalize the Deal In Writing
Human Resources
- Look In the Right Places
- Recruiting Young People
- Hiring Seniors
- Evaluating Applicants
- Once they're On Board
- Employee Benefits
- Child Labor Issues
- Minimum Wage
- Tips and Taxes
- When You Suspect an Employee Of Stealing
Inventory
- Buying, Storing and Tracking Supplies
- Beverage Systems
- Where to Buy
- Dealing with Suppliers
- Receiving Procedures
- Hidden Inventory Costs
- Tracking Inventory
- Controlling Bar Losses
Kitchen and Dining Room Basics
- The Dining Room and Waiting Area
- Production Area
- Ventilation
- Merchandising
- Pricing Menu Items
Licenses and Permits
- Business License
- Health Department Permit
- Liquor, Beer, and Wine Licenses
- Fire Department Permit
- Sign Permit
- County Permit
- State Licenses
- Zoning Laws
- Music Licenses
- The Legalities of Liquor Vending
- Sanitation
Locating and Setting up your Business
- Retail Locations
- Additional Retail Options
- Signage
- Mail Order
- The All-Important Mailing List
- Selling On The Internet
- Packing And Shipping Tips
- Be Creative
- Should You Buy an Existing Operation?
- Franchise
- Is Two Better Than One?
Marketing
- Keep Up With the Trends
- Make Your Grand Opening Truly Grand
- Look For Marketing Opportunities
- Public Relations And Promotions
- Plan For Community Involvement
- Be Media Savvy
- Trade Shows
Operations
- Starting Each Day
- Setting Hours of Operation
- Scheduling Employees
- Service Procedures
- When They Don't Come In
- Cleaning Your Facility
- Uniforms
- Office and Restrooms
- Image
Pizzeria
- The pizza
- Setting Up Your Facility
- Customer Service Area
- Dining Area
- Production Area
- Equipment
- Food Production Equipment
- Utensils and Miscellaneous Equipment
- Beverage Center
- Inventory
- Staffing
Staffing
- Manager
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Dishwashers
- Serving Staff
- Hosting Staff
- Busboy
- Bartenders
Start with a Job
- Basic Market Research
- Test Your Real Market
- Find Your Market Niche, And Stay Focused
- Choose Your Partners Carefully
- Build Relationships with Your Suppliers
- Get It In Writing
- Give Back to the Community
- Keep Customer Requests in Perspective
- Provide Employees with Feedback and Recognition
- Watch What You Say…and Who You Say It To
- No Negatives
- Get In With An Out
Structuring your Business
- Legal Structure
- Naming Your Company
- Business Insurance
- Professional Services
- Create Your Own Advisory Board
The Pizzeria
- Setting Up Your Facility
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Family-Style, Casual-Dining Restaurant
- Customer Service Area
- Customer Areas
- Dining Area
- Production Area
Who Are the Diners?
- Industry Trends
- Menu Trends
- Understanding Takeout Customers
- Where Is the Competition?
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Chains Supermarkets Convenience Stores, Eating At Home
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