I am considering a career change toward something more enjoyable. What are the chances of a bakery bussiness being successful? I enjoy baking, am used to getting up at 4:00 am, and have bussiness skills.
If you have the money and the time… then I wish you all the luck in the world. It is so rewarding when you can do something you enjoy doing. Having a business is so consuming, but if you are willing to sacrifice then go for it.
My mother had a bakery/cake shop a couple of years ago. I had just had my oldest son… so I would help out when I was able to. My dad had his full time job (Wonder Bread) and could not help her out. My brother and sister had their heads so high up their asses that they didn’t want to help out.
The business was good, but then she started having problems with my sister… then my Dad. Then my Dad started thinking that my mom was having an affair with one of her employees… Needless to say, she sold the business… yes she made a good profit, but sold her dream.
So, Debbie, if you have the will, the money, time, and unconditional support… do what your heart tells you to do.
BEST OF LUCK!!
If you have the money and the time… then I wish you all the luck in the world. It is so rewarding when you can do something you enjoy doing. Having a business is so consuming, but if you are willing to sacrifice then go for it.
My mother had a bakery/cake shop a couple of years ago. I had just had my oldest son… so I would help out when I was able to. My dad had his full time job (Wonder Bread) and could not help her out. My brother and sister had their heads so high up their asses that they didn’t want to help out.
The business was good, but then she started having problems with my sister… then my Dad. Then my Dad started thinking that my mom was having an affair with one of her employees… Needless to say, she sold the business… yes she made a good profit, but sold her dream.
So, Debbie, if you have the will, the money, time, and unconditional support… do what your heart tells you to do.
BEST OF LUCK!!
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Here is an idea to consider. Contact a bakery and ask for an information interview. You are not looking to work for the owner but are considering to operate a baking business. Another good way is to work at a bakery for a couple of years and get some experience. Also, consider on taking some college classes at your local community college about small businesses. You do not have to be degree seeking. The same school may have classes in food preparation, food management, etc., as well. Contact your Small Business Administration Office for free information, business plans, financing, etc. You have a lot of work ahead of you and you haven’t sold a doughnut yet. Good Luck.
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Here’s what I think you should do. I think you create your very own "BAKERY UNIVERSITY" and go work in a bakery for one year to get experience. Here’s why… If you work in a bakery, you’ll learn the operation from start to finish…which companies they order supplies from, how they package and market products, which equipment works best, what kind of delivery trucks they use, who their clients are…what type of employees work best….everything
This beats "talking" to anyone about the business. The pay won’t be great, but the knowledge you gain will be priceless. High end supermarkets like whole foods and artisan bakeries are the best places to look for work.
P.S. don’t forget to keep your intentions of becoming your employer’s future competition to yourself:)
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I went to work in a retail store (that sold products I love) during a career change experience. I worked my way up to manager and learned everything. I just started my own retail store and I wouldn’t trade my experience working retail for the world. I learned so much.