Ever Dream of Owning Your Own Cookie Business

Ever dreamed of owning your own cookie shop? It takes being creative not only in baking up different kinds of cookies but also in running any business these days: customer service skillset(s), bookkeeping ability (have plenty on hand!), marketing know-how from both traditional methods such as flyers or social media campaigns plus safety measures. I have listed 7 things to be look into if you want to open a cookie shop.

1.)The first step to starting any business is writing a plan that outlines your plans and goals, including financial projections. If you are fortunate to have a Small Business Association or a local economic organization they often offer courses that teach small businesses the steps in getting started.

2). To be successful, a business needs to identify its target audience and cater products to them. For example, you might offer cookies in more unique flavors than your competition which caters. Or better yet perfect your sugar cookie or another cookie you have been baking and everyone loves!

3). It’s time to get creative! Think up a name for your business! Once you decide on one check online to see if it has been used anywhere else. It might be a good idea to check at this time for a domain name as well. This will give you the chance to use the name you have chosen and have it be your website.

There are many companies where you can check and purchase a domain at a reasonable price. Once you have your name registered and domain in place you can move on to the next step.

4). You have several options for how to incorporate your business, depending on the number involved and what type of entity you want. You may wish to speak with an attorney or accountant about this matter before making any decisions as it can get complicated quickly!
Your limited liability company (LLC) offers many benefits over its sole member counterpart in that they shield assets from creditors while also providing some protection against lawsuits.

5). The process of applying for an EIN number can be done on the IRS website. You will need to answer a few simple questions about your business and then wait patiently while they verify that you are indeed incorporated in order not to have any problems with taxes down the road!

 6). Insurance can protect you from liability in the case of an accident and can also protect your personal assets. Talk to a local insurance provider to find out what kind of coverage you need.

7). Licensing~ The requirements for commercial kitchens vary drastically from state to state, and even from county to county. It is illegal in some places to sell food that was produced in a residential kitchen. In other areas, you may be able to make certain changes to your existing kitchen or create a new kitchen in a different part of your home that meets the requirements.

In this case, you will almost definitely be required to have your kitchen inspected on a regular basis. Contact your county’s health department for information specific to your area.
In my “Cookies from your Kitchen“, guide book I have included information & link in the resource section to help answer any questions you might have.

So as you can see there are steps to get yur business off the gorund but don’t let it discourage you to foolow your dream. By looking into the above points you will be on the road of baking up thise cookies.

Many of the points I listed above can be found on the internet answering most questions you may have just starting out!