There are a lot of things I'd like to do before I die. While it isn't necessarily on my must-do list, I'd like to start some kind of unique food boutique; like a cookie shop (inspired by Joanne Fluke's series of novels), a fancy breakfast restaurant, or an eatery with a theme ingredient, like avocado or onion.
However, I am not the only one with this type of idea. The New York Times even ran an article about how cupcake shops have been in vogue recently. A great idea, but, as the article describes, it's not all fun and games. The four cupcakeries in the article have had varying levels of success, and all of them have worked their fannies off to make it.
This is why it's important to have a business plan before you start a company. It will have all the information you need to make your business a success, from obtaining start-up funds and creating a brand to expanding the business five or ten years down the road. It will even tell you if it's a viable business idea before you sink any money into it.
When you're ready to start planning, check out Business Blueprints. If you're interested in starting a web business, there are several examples (here, here and here) of bakeries on the Internet, if that's what your heart is set on. And as always, check out sba.gov for all the information you will need on starting a small business.
If you have an interesting idea for a business, don't give up. There are plenty of successful businesses that have sprung up off the beaten path. Good luck!
--Jennie
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