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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Planning And Starting A Kettle Corn Business

By Lela Perkins


Starting a business can be easy or difficult, depending on the type of business. A kettle corn business is not only lucrative, but also offers endless opportunities for expansion and money making, dependent on how much business owners are willing to put into the business. It also offers work flexibility and different options for operating the business.

The first thing you'll need to consider are licenses needed. For any type of food business a health license will be needed, in addition to state business licenses and insurance. For those planning to operate a traveling kettle corn business a separate health license may be needed for each country where business is occurring. Planning ahead for licensing is generally a good idea instead of simply buying rental space, as it will be necessary to present proof of all licenses awarded.

It's also necessary to decide methods of operating the business. Some businesses operate part time and some full time. Deciding if the business will operate from one central location, or will be a traveling business will assist in knowing what type of equipment is needed. If it will operate at such places as flea markets, fairs and ball games, with large numbers of people, planning for purchasing or rental of heavy duty equipment is probably needed.

Planning for this before starting will help access start-up costs, building and space rentals, licenses needed, and prepare for equipment purchases, packaging, uniforms, and other items. Prices can vary greatly on equipment, especially dependent on if the business will be a traveling business or not, or doing business at events with large numbers of people. The best idea is to do initial research on all options. This way nothing is left to the imagination, and there are no financial surprises.

One option of conducting business that may be very cost effective is operating an Internet business. It is also a low cost method of starting a business, but this may not as simple as it seems when considering extra health licensing and regulations may be needed. There may be several rules related to preparing cuisine from homes for instance. A separate building may be needed. This rule may vary greatly from state to state so business owners should ensure they know the rules before launching this type of business.

Those who will conduct interstate shipping will also need to consider packaging. It will also be necessary to seal products, and think about ways of preserving products. Think about recipes and different flavors and varieties. The more options the business offers the larger the consumers, and the greater opportunities for making money.

Consider if the business will be seasonal, or year round. Decide if equipment will be leased for part of the year, or purchased. This may help determine if an equipment rental agreement is needed.

Considering a rental agreement will lower costs for businesses starting, and if the business will only operate part of the year will reduce costs. Those who live in certain areas of the country with harsh winters might consider ways of networking with others during off seasons. Planning will assist business owners in successfully implementing a kettle corn business.




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