Having your own bakery can be a great option for a family business. You can bake bread and baked goods for store supplies, or organize your own retail business. The assortment of the bakery can be limited to only their most popular items, or include dozens of items from cereal bread to cakes.
It is necessary
- - the status of an individual entrepreneur;
- - permits from various authorities;
- - premises;
- - equipment;
- - staff.
Instructions
Step 1
Before starting work, write a business plan. The bread business can be very profitable, and it can lead to ruin. It is important to balance expenses and income. Write down all the upcoming expenses - renting premises and repairing it, purchasing equipment, hiring personnel. Consider how you can cut costs without sacrificing productivity.
Step 2
Find the best assortment. This must be done at the preparatory stage, because what equipment you will have to purchase and in what quantity depends on what you will produce. Successful bakeries prefer to rely on expensive bread made from natural ingredients, as well as confectionery products that can be marketed at a good price. Do not try to compete with large bakeries - look for your own niche.
Step 3
Find a bakery room. If you are planning to organize a retail trade, it is advisable that it is located in a place with good traffic. If you are planning to deliver to retail outlets, the transport accessibility of the bakery is more important. The room should have plumbing and ventilation. An ideal option is a former cafe or canteen.
Step 4
Make repairs. This item can get very costly. The final cost depends on the condition of the premises. Get permits from SES, fire inspection and other authorities. If complaints come from them, eliminate all the shortcomings as soon as possible.
Step 5
Purchase equipment. You will need cutting tables, proofers, ovens, kneading machines. If you are planning a large production, consider purchasing multipurpose machines - for example, equipment for the production of figured biscuits or filled confectionery. Such products can become your USP.
Step 6
If equipment prices seem too high to you, buy used machines in good condition. Later you can replace them with newer and more perfect ones. A good option for a novice entrepreneur is to lease equipment. You can find interesting offers from large dealers of well-known brands. In addition to warranties and repair options, they will provide you with training specialists and flow charts.
Step 7
Hire staff. You will need a technologist for the preparation and implementation of recipes, bakers, confectioners. If you are planning on delivering products to retail outlets, consider hiring drivers. Retail owners will need sellers. Do not forget that all employees must have health certificates.
Step 8
Consider promoting your products. You can arrange with small shops and kiosks, or sell your products through your own retail network. Take care of a visible sign, scatter flyers in the mailboxes of nearby houses. Be sure to describe your competitive advantages - price, use of natural ingredients, old recipes, unique product design.
