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How to Achieve Success With a Party Catering Business

Making every event is a “party to remember” will make you a success it the party catering business. You have to create a moment to remember not only for your clients but also for their guess. Whether it is an anniversary, a wedding, a graduation or some other milestone event you have to make sure that every event is a “party to remember”. Going the extra mile will be sometimes the thing that sets you apart from other caterers. As a caterer in the party catering business, you must look beyond just the preparation of food. When you are a party catering business, your job does not end with the cooking and the service of the food. You may be required to act as a coordinator for flowers, or research party locations, or shop around for themes. But remember you are the caterer and is the food that should push the party over the top. The food should not only be tasty, but the preparation should be extravagant. Constantly survey the guess asking “was the food goo...

Setting Up a Business in Catering - The Business Side of Catering

As with any small business, setting up a business in catering will require a financial investment. Some individuals are fortunate and have start-up funds available, which others must use their home to secure financing. It is often said “with great risk comes great reward,” and using one’s home as collateral is no exception to this rule. Starting a catering business brings the opportunity to create financial security, but it also brings financial risk. With this in mind, it is very important to to never risk more than you can afford to loose. How much money is generally required for starting a catering business? Generally speaking, starting a catering business requires about $2,000, which includes start-up supplies, equipment and required local licensing. Before you can open for business, at minimum you will need a business license, a food handler’s permit and tax ID number. Tax ID numbers are assigned through the IRS. Contact your local courthouse or city officia...

A Catering Business Plan Layout

If you are thinking of starting up a catering business, then you will need to create a catering business plan. A business plan is a crucial piece of writing that every business needs in order to get started. Prior to opening up, you will need to ensure that you have a detailed business plan. If you are thinking of starting up a business, then you need the catering business plan. Companies, researchers, and even financial institutions will need to see a detailed business plan. If you are ready to start a business plan, then you will to know that it is not something that can be done overnight. Your catering business plan will allow you to run your business effectively, be a successful business and get financing in the event your business is ready to grow. How to write a catering business plan: The Executive Summary – This section creates a brief outline to introduce the company to whoever is reading your business plan. This will allow the reader to know just what your business...