Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Starting A Successful 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.

Consider all things to start a kettle corn business, including licenses. One of the main things to consider is that business owners will need state and health licenses for this business, as well as insurance. Deciding if this will be a traveling business or not will also help in determining if health licenses will be needed for separate counties. Don't just go to county fairs and buy rental space. It is customary for administrators to ask for proof of health certificates and business licenses.

Deciding how the kettle corn business will operate is needed to prepare for initial costs. Decide if it will be a traveling business, and if so, where will it operate? Will the events cater to large crowds, or smaller ones? Will the vendor operation conduct business daily from a central location? During off season how will profits generate and through what type of events? Will buildings, tents, heavy duty or light equipment be needed? What are the differences in cost?

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.

For those who plan to sell product on the Internet check with state health departments and licensing boards. There may be additional rules or licenses to comply with. For those who will not operate from a separate location and plan to sell products on the Internet, check the rules. Those who plan to operate as a home business and prepare product at home may find several rules that relate to food and home preparation. These rules may vary from state to state.

Those that plan to ship products nationwide will also need to think about not only equipment, but also packaging, properly sealing and preserving product. Also think about how many different varieties of products will be offered, ingredients needed and assess costs. The more varieties offered the more possibility of appealing to a mass consumers. This is particularly important on the Internet.

Also consider how many months a year the business will operate. Will it operate year round, or only during certain seasons or months? If it will operate only certain months of the year consider leasing equipment instead of buying it.

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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