So, you want your own business?

You know what? I've had it. I'm tired of applications to get a job paying nothing that I'm over qualified for, because, NO ONE is HIRING. Or rather, its the food industry and everyone hires from within. Regardless, I'm sick of waiting, and waiting, and in the mean time getting nothing done. 

So, I'm done with this. I'm starting my own business. Wholesale/ farmers markets for now. 

Easy, right? Kidding, of course not!

Here's a short list of what you'll need:

Business License

Register you're business name (only takes a month...)

A commercial kitchen for manufacturing, in which you need liability insurance, servesafe certificate, a written business plan, a security deposit (usually $250), and acceptance of the $25/hour rental fee. 

Board of Equalization Seller's Permit

Health department Permits

EIN number for taxation purposes and associated forms (there are MANY)

website (blog...?)

business cards

Now once you have all that? 

Then you get to apply to maybe get a spot at the market of your choice, in which you prove you have all of the above-and then they sample your products to see if they like you.

No big deal. Not to mention supplies, equipment, packaging, ingredients, pricing, and on and on and on.

So WHY on earth would I want to spend far too many hours a day navigating the bureaucratic (excuse me) bullshit for the opportunity to maybe be profitable?

Well, its simple really. Lets say I am successful, I can make decent money-not a lot, but better than any $10-$15/hour entry level job. Plus, I get valuable experience doing what I eventually want to do for a career-OWN a business. 

But mostly, I get to do what I love, I get complete creative control, I make my own hours and am my own boss. So, the ideal. I'm willing to suffer a bit now to get through this, any much respect to those who have. It's no easy task, but I think, worth it.