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How many dishes should a small starting catering service offer?

I need to know if I should start with just three dishes or more. I am thinking about starting the "business" at home and I won't register it (LLC or anything like that) I want t …
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What certifications does a catering service need?

I need advices regarding what kind of certifications, licences or permits does a catering service needs to operate and manipulate food. What do you know about that? What advices …
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How to start a catering service for offices in my area

I need advices on how to set up and run a catering service which would be basically focused on office people in my area. How can I figure out what are their likes and what is bes …
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What’s the best way to manage a catering business inventory?

How can we keep track of the in, out and waste? I don't like the Excel spreadsheet at all, are there any cost effective tools?
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How do you start a catering service for corporations?

I would like to start planning a catering service company for corporations. The main idea is to offer large companies, factories and other companies with big staffs to hire our cat …
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where do I list cost oof food on tax forms (sch C) California

I have a start up catering company in California. I have a tax question: Where on the Schedule C do I enter cost of food and when entering income do I enter the gross amount rece …
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What is the tax rate per hour for employees in Seattle?

I’m a master chef starting my own catering company. I’m thinking about working with 10 employees once or twice a week. However, there will be times when we’re gonna need more peopl …
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What health department regulations do I need to consider for my catering business?

I own a small store but I’m looking to branch and have another business. As my primary business runs smoothly, I guess I won’t have any problems with a new one. Besides, I already …
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Where is a one stop place for food prep equipment?

I'm having a hard time finding a place that has all of the items I need to start a catering business. were are some good places to go?