Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Turning Your Foodie Passion Into a Business #foodielife #dowhatyoulove #findyourpassion #foodbusiness

Are you a food lover with a passion for creating delicious dishes? Then, you might be an ideal candidate to start a food-based business! Today, The Weekend Gourmet correspondent is sharing vital information regarding steps you should take to turn your passion for food into a business. This article may contain affiliate links.

It’s one thing being into the finest cuisine and all things gourmet...but it’s another to morph this passion for food into a business. With so many jobs being made redundant during this global pandemic, people are looking for new entrepreneur opportunities. That means some people have chosen to follow their passion for food in an effort to create a catering, street food. or restaurant business. Sound appealing to you? Think about how you can use your business acumen...and your culinary prowess...to become a food industry business owner.

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Develop a Business Plan

Like any new business, you need to have a solid plan. A business plan shouldn’t be generic. Instead, it should be a customized, well-reviewed working document. You need to focus on the financial forecasts for your business for at least the next three (3) years. This means looking closely at your business model. For example: Is your venture going to cater to external events...or are you going to be attached to a venue? Hone your business model and consider all potential risks you could face. Even the most successful startups in the world have to consider risks. It's how you mitigate the risk(s) that will enable you to seek outside investment. A generic business plan is meaningless, but a customized plan will help you streamline your vision and ethos you stand for.


Secure Funding

As a food business, you need to secure funding for your venture. This might mean an initial cash injection for your premises, staffing, or marketing. Think about venturing to a "business angel" and flaunting your knowledge of the food services industry. By knowing your sector, you're displaying a deeper understanding of your venture. If you're not familiar with the term, a business angel is an expert within their field who's willing to invest their own cash to startup businesses. Pitch your idea...and be sure to know your gross from your net. Be prepared to be scrutinized, and ensure you're enthusiastic and passionate about your business idea. Finally, ensure you can attract potential investors to secure the funding your food business requires.

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Your Food Product

After business acumen, you need to ensure you have a clear vision for your food product. Consider the food you love to cook and eat. F0r example: authentic food from your heritage is all the rage at the moment. Check out Instagram, and you'll notice fusion food is also on trend. If you don’t want to tied to one location, consider starting a mobile eatery/food truck. This approach will allow you to feed hungry crowds at food festivals, weddings, and corporate events. Doing so means you can be flexible with your business model -- and adapt your dishes based on instant feedback. If you're eager to develop your knowledge within the culinary field, think about attending a few foodie events. Identify what foods and process work...and which don’t? You can find great inspiration and implement successes you discover into your startup business.


If you've been struggling to figure out how to make your foodie business dream a reality, then the advice is a good place to get started. Be bold...and smart...and follow your entrepreneurial foodie dreams!



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