Joined: May 11, 2006
Posts: 1754
Location: At my desk, in the garden, or in the kitchen
Posted:
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:01 pm
Actually my neighbor is not a friend...Let me explain: Not in that we don't like each other...we sort of "nothing" each other. We totally get along when we run into each other outside if she's walking by or sometimes they'll walk over and chat, and I really enjoy visiting with her when we do get a chance, and we have a lot in common, but...we just don't interact much, which is a nice arrangement for all of us. We've been great neighbors for 5 years. We help each other at the drop of a hat when either one needs it. We're "there" for them if they need us, and they're "here" for us if we need anything--we loan tractors and things back and forth, but we don't get together and BBQ or anything. Just a nice, friendly neighbor deal; really couldn't ask for better.
You're right though, and I think no partnership at all would be the plan, ever. She'd just be able to rent the kitchen if she still wanted to cater, and we could refer stuff to each other, but I'd never take on a partner.
Been there, done the whole "family and friends" business deals...!
JoAnnB Forum SuperStar!
Joined: Jun 09, 2005
Posts: 7426
Location: Salem, Oregon
Posted:
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:10 pm
by the time you have a refrigerator, a freezer, stove/ovens, 5 sinks (3-compartment, prep sink mop sink) a toilet and sink, & storage it takes up more room than you think at first. (don't forget the grease trap)
Something else to consider- an intercom of some sort, so you can be reached from the house and you can reach them "in case". Mine has come in very handy when my mom needs me, or I need help in a hurry.
Chef_Stef Forum Fanatic
Joined: May 11, 2006
Posts: 1754
Location: At my desk, in the garden, or in the kitchen
Posted:
Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:27 pm
ahh, I like the intercom idea! Especially since when my business (home) phone is forwarded to my cel, I couldn't call the house because it would forward it right back to me...
Thanks--Good one!
tonyah Junior Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2006
Posts: 67
Posted:
Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:39 pm
I think the 20 by 40 would be great. There is a lady that I inspect and she has about that size. She has part as storage and another for her son - a playroom of sorts since it's a no-no to have him in the kitchen. She converted an old storage shed and it has a porch - very cute. It looks like part of her house not a business.
She also caters so she has more things to store but it's nice to be able to have things seperate.
I also inspect a woman who has converted just one bay of the 2 car garage and she has plenty of space for what she needs. She just made sure she laid it out correctly - she even has a table to do tastings and consults. Her storage is floor to ceiling cabinets.
lionladydi Forum Fanatic
Joined: Jun 04, 2005
Posts: 1471
Location: Willow Spgs, MO
Birthday: Jul 12
Posted:
Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:04 pm
Sounds like Tonyah could give you some pointers if she's an inspector. Each state is different but basically the same, I think.
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