How Do You Start A Food Mail Order Business?
Starting a food mail order business requires considerable thought. Why? Most food-related businesses fail in the first year. These failures often result from poor planning. If you want to start one, set goals and map out your path. Write a business plan. It should fully describe your food mail order business, including its location, type of food, beverages (if any) and service level. Additionally, list your goals and state how long you believe it will take for you to make a profit and expand. Also have at least one sentence summarizing your overall business. This very specific sentence should read, for example: “My food mail order business will serve healthy dishes to the New York area for under $8 per meal.” Calculate your starting costs. How much will it cost you to purchase or rent a location, hire staff, order food, obtain any equipment and market your business? Most businesses don’t make a profit the first year, so figure in “cushion” money to help you stay afloat until your busin
