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I want to start a business selling pies. What is the best way to go about starting up?
I have a recipe for these pies that I make for gatherings and EVERYONE goes crazy for them! I have been making these pies since I was 16 and I am almost 29! I KNOW that I can make a decent living off of this idea and effort.
I just dont know how to go about marketing this pie to stores or getting the name out to the public. It is a frozen pie or at least a cold treat, not ice cream. I have NEVER had anyone tell me that they did not like any of these pies. Even when I have taken to places and nobody knew that I made them(so, there was no obligatory and/or fake compliments)
I AM JUST AN AVERAGE 29 YR OLD. JOE(OR JAMES..that's my name) TRYING TO MAKE A DECENT LIVING TO KEEP UP WITH AN INSANE MORTGAGE IN THE METRO AREA FOR MY BEAUTIFUL BRIDE!
ANY AND ALL FEEDBACK WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANKS SO MUCH!
I know that with a few suggestions to get me pointed in the right direction i will be good.
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- TM Express™Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. Also take a look at Entrepreneur's online guide.
http://www.atbi.org/ -- Allied Trades of the Baking Industry
http://www.americanbakers.org/ -- American Bakers Association
http://www.aibonline.org/ -- American Institute of Baking
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Open a Financially Successful Bakery by Sharon Fullen, Douglas R. Brown
* The Baker's Trade: A Recipe for Creating the Successful Small Bakery by Zachary Y. Schat
* Baking for Profit: Starting a Small Bakery by George Bathie
* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?The-Importance-Of-A-... – The Importance of a Bakery Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasant
http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Building-Retail-Busi... – Building Retail Business without Financial Muscle by James Little
http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-a-Small-Retail-Bus... – Start a Small Retail Business with Multiple Sales Channels by Jacob Wren
http://ezinearticles.com/?Retail-Selling-Strategie... – Retail Selling Strategies by Donny Lowy
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
