Hello there
The ultimate opportunity may have just fallen in my lap! The building I work in was putting in a coffee shop, to be run by an independent business. Well, that business pulled out--with the shop about 6 weeks away from completion (new construction!).
I have been approached about taking over the space to turn into a coffee shop/bakery--but I have to make some decisions and QUICK. Of course thats the worst way to make any decisions!
So, I know what it will cost me to finish the space--not counting equipment (all of which will need to be purchased, from oven to storage to toilet!).
What do I need?
Where should I look for it? (I'm in Maryland, and thinking that used might be the most economical way to go).
I would like to be able to do this as affordably as possible--if/when the biz takes off, I can upgrade.
Any other suggestions!?!?! THANK YOU!!!
Here's a starting your own bakery thread:
(Lists everything from business plan to equipment...)
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-358713-.html
HTH
When you do your financial planning, don't forget that most businesses fail because of cash flow problems, so be sure you have 3-4 expenses in advance.
Thanks for the info--and links to great forums! My husband and I spent much of the night thinking and calculating, and we decided we are going to have to pass on this opportuynity right now--we had to make a decision and come up with the money within a week, and its just not a smart thing for us to do under such constraints!
I am going to talk to the building owner about letting me stay involved with whomever comes in--perhaps I can partner OR even better, convince them to put in ovens and such to my specifications--then I can bake around my schedule, and sell directly to them!!
Keep your fingers crossed, and thanks!
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