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Starting A Catering Business
 Name of book:Starting a Catering Business
 Author:Not Available
 Blurb:Are you passionate about parties? Do you live to cook? Now you can realize your dream by starting a Catering Business.
 Price:$29.95
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 Description:
  • "Starting a Catering Business" is a step-by-step start-up guide. It provides a collection of valuable sound advice and practical guidance for starting your own successful catering business. It has everything you will need to get your business off the ground and running. It also includes all of the necessary forms that are needed to operate a catering business including many financial forms, sample business letters and a complete business plan.
  • You will benefit from this kit if you are:
    -Considering starting your own home-based catering business
    -Already worked for a catering service before and now are ready to start your own catering business
    -Ready to take your knowledge and experience of working with food and people and applying it to your own business
    -Thinking of making an income while working from home and being your own boss
    It offers many pointers that even experienced caterers will find useful.
  • In language that is clear, readable and straight to the point, it explains:
    -What is required to start the business
    -Determining what to charge
    -Attracting clients
    -Billing and accounting
    -Managing your cash flow
    -Record keeping
    -Keeping your clients happy
    -Growing your business
    Plus much, much more.
  • Here's the Table of Contents:
    -Introduction
    Decisions for Starting a Catering Business
    Caterers' Qualifications and Skills
    Complying with City Ordinances
    Working with Your Local Health Department
    On-Premises Catering Vs. Off-Premises Catering
    Sharing or Renting a Kitchen
    Required Equipment
    Start-Up Coverage
    -Setting up your business
    Setting Up Your Pantry
    Smallwares and Utensils
    Finding Used Equipment
    Establishing a Menu
    Setting Up a Kitchen
    Service Equipment
    -Types of Catering Opportunities
    Social Catering
    Corporate Catering
    Community Affairs
    Special Events
    Kosher Catering
    Wine and Bar Service
    -Event Management
    Organizing Your Time and the Party Setup
    Managing an Event from Introduction to Conclusion
    How to Estimate the Food Quantities
    Floral, Decor, and Subcontractors' Services
    Scheduling Staff and Assistants
    Hiring Versus Leasing Employees
    Outsourcing Entertainment
    -Marketing your business
    Defining Your Niche
    How to Get Business
    Putting Together a Promotional Kit
    Getting Referrals and Repeat Business
    How to Advertise your business
    Tracking Your Success
    -Sales
    Written Agreements and Contracts
    How Much to Charge
    Closing the Deal
    Keeping a Portfolio
    -Running your business
    Estimating Quantities, and Writing Proposals
    Calculating Your Kitchen Labor
    Making and Food Presentation
    Beverages and Alcohol
    Public Service Perishable Food Distribution
    Establishing Relationships with Wholesale Purveyors
    -Insurance Suggestions
    Product Liability Insurance
    Public Liability Insurance
    Workers' Compensation Insurance
    -Growing your business
    Employing Family and Friends
    Food Handling and Sanitation
    -Appendix
    Professional Organizations
    Other Resources
    -Bonus Recipes
    Hors d'Oeuvres
    Appetizers
    Soups
    Entrées
    Vegetables
    Potatoes, Pasta, Grains
    Salads
    Desserts.
  • Price: $29.95 - Get Ebook Now
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