If you like to bake or you just get a lot of praise from friends, starting a bakery is something you might like. Starting a bakery business will mean that you from now on will have to cater to your clients' wishes as opposed to your own wishes. You don't have to be an expert baker to start a bakery business but if you want to take some art classes to learn how to be more creative, it might help you.   If you will bake from home, here is an article that will help you.

 

 

Third, find you niche market. Here, you need to work on your streangths. Choose from breads or certain confections, like cupcakes oroffer it all. If you are good in any part of the bakery business on the other hand such as cupcakes or cake decorating for wendings, perhaps it is better to do just that because it will be more profitable.

 

Fourth: You will need to take care of the legal aspects of the location. For example, get a lawyer to draft a lease agreement to your favor. Make sure the location is fit for a bakery. you can do that by ordering an inspection of the premises for health and safety considerations. After you clear the location, get ready to buy your bakery equipment. Considr buying used equipement especially if your budget is tight. You can find used bakery equipement in publications or the classifieds.

 

 

 

Fifth: Obtain business licenses and permits. You will need at least a business license, a seller's permit and a DBA Trade Name Registration. : 

 

 

Second, do some research. If you live in Los Angeles, for example, you'll have to consider grocery store bakeries as well as bakeries that have been in business for a long time in your area. If you decide to bake out of home, keep in mind that most cities do not allow allow home bakeries, you will have to find a commercial kitchen to rent, or find a retail spot wher you can set up a bakery of your own. Like any food business, you'll be able to find a place with a kitchen that is going out of business or where the owners are retiring, making the location decision much easier. Consider the expenses because starting a bakery from scratch can cost quite a bit of money. On the other hand, if you have the perfect spot in the right location, it may worth the expense.

 

 

 

Most businesses need a business

license and a DBA. 

 

(Also applies to home, online, internet website businesses)

 

 

Requirements

 

 

Checklist

All Businesses Need a Business License & a DBA (Home, eBay, Online Businesses Are Included) 

 

 

Retailers / Wholesalers, Need a Seller's Permit (Home, eBay, Online Businesses Are Included) 

 

 

Employers Need a Federal Tax Id & State ID (Home, eBay, Online Businesses Are Included) 

 

 

 

 

Instead of filing a DBA, Incorporate / form LLC (Home, eBay, Online Businesses Are Included) 

 

 

Seventh: You need to start advertising at this pont. Have a graphic designer come up with some ideas and have a website build. After you receive you DBA Trade Name Certificate, select your name and design a logo. Create business cards, brochures and a website that feature your logo and the items you offer. Use your logo and contact info on all your products.

 

Eightth: Do these things to become known: 

 

1. Send press releases.

 

2. Talk to local businesses.

 

3. Attend chamber of commerce events and meetings.

 

4. Continue in heavy internet marketing.