If you’re starting a brand new bakery for the first time, you could probably do with a few useful pointers.
To get you going, here’s a 20 point step by step guide covering most of the essential things that you need to address when establishing a bakery business:
- Decide What Type of Bakery You Want to Set Up
- Create a Business Plan for the Bakery You Envisioned
- Get the Financing Necessary for the Proposed Pan
- Choose a Name for the Bakery and Company
- Incorporate the Company to Run the Business
- Hire the Baker, Chef and Main Team Members
- Find the Location for the Business Premises
- Negotitate and Sign the Lease for the Property
- Apply for the Necessary License and Permits
- Design the Corporate Identity and Marketing Material
- Purchase or Lease all the Equipment of the Business
- Confirm the Interior Design and Decoration Plans
- Get the POS Hardware and Software Set Up
- Select a Financial Management Software
- Hire a Business Manager and other Support Staff
- Confirm all the Menu Items, their Costing and Pricing
- Conduct a Menu Tasting Session with Potential Customers
- Test all the Kitchen, Technical and Computer Equipment
- Do a Trial Run with the Kitchen and Service Staff
- Open the Bakery and do a Live Test with Real Customers
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