Business Startup

Welcome to Business startup,

Over the next few weeks Information on starting a burgerbar business will appear, this is a new area and we hope will help beginners entering this business, later on it will include topics Getting started, Planning, Council, Food Hygiene, Location and Suppliers.

 1, Burgerbars/Vans  How to add your Listing

Move mouse over ADD LISTING  click on Burger Bar / Van

This will ask you to register, add your username and password this will create an account for you, so if you wish to change anything later or upgrade you can,

Then enter your business name i.e. ( The Lunch Box ) select your county, click on search and add your location, as you add more information add a comma and the map will zoom into that area, keep zooming in by clicking the + marker, you can change to Satellite viewing if this makes it easier, when you find your exact location click the add marker tab this will bring the marker into view, this can now be dragged into position until x marks the spot, then just add your opening times and click save and your done, this will take just a minute,

When your done , have a look at the premium listings ( Charlie's the winning post )and decide if you wish to upgrade now, by adding your menu, Facilities, and up to 3 photo's all for £50 per year thats less than a £1 per week. New year sale just add promotion code HOTDOG30 in the box provided to save £20.

2, Outside Catering ( Can you cater for outside events ) How to add your listing

Move mouse over Caterers, on the drop down menu click Caterers available, then click Post a FREE ad, this will ask you to enter a username and password so if you wish to change things at a later date you can, then just add your details.

Hope this helps                                                                                                                                                                                                Regards Charlie@burgerbars.co.uk

Burgerbar Business  ( Getting Started )

Do you purchase Catering Trailer first or find location, I have had both questions asked some have purchased a trailer but have found nowhere to set up, and some who have found a location and by the time they have purchased a trailer the location has been taken, In my mind its easy to purchase a trailer first decide your budget, if your new to this business you don't want to set up in the busiest location that you can't cope with, so I suggest a small easy to tow easy to use second hand trailer you can always update or buy a bigger or better trailer later on, but if you decide that this is not for you its better not to spend your life saving, then decide Location, Side of the road, Industrial estate etc, Side of the road would be better to learn as it will be slow first as all the better locations will already be taken, but saying that with the right attitude you can win business in 3 ways, will come back to this at a later stage, So you have a trailer and found a Location, you now need to inform your local council that you wish to set up in business, your local police station to see if they have any objections, and Highways to get permission, your local council will want to inspect your trailer to see if you have basic food hygiene certificate, Gas safe certificate, Electrical safety certificate, and to help you meet these basic standards, We will be listing companies who supply all these services,

So you now have a trailer, and a location, and all the necessary certificates, first get some security a wheel clamp, hitch lock, chain for securing your Generator, Trailer insurance and public liability insurance ( www.mobilecateringinsurance.com ) we will be adding Suppliers as we go along so keep checking on the suppliers category,                                                                                                                      

Quality, Price, and Service                                                                                                                                                                                Now you need 3 things to be successful, 1, Quality, 2, Price, 3, Service, always have Quality think of your business as long term as you will need a regular customer base who return because you have all 3, Price if everyone around you have a bacon sandwich priced at £ 2.00 and you arrive on the scene with a £ 2.50 sandwich you won't get much business, have special offers at quite times of the day to encourage customers, and service, always with a smile,and a apron a clean apron, and don't stop cleaning, best to go outside of trailer to see what the customers can see, Always use tongs cleanliness is everything when dealing with food, As you get busier you will either be happy where you are or consider moving to a busier pitch, this will come with confidence,

Do you need to pay for membership, NO this website is FREE to browse, FREE to email any questions, easy to get basic food hygiene certificate ( normally around £ 25.00 online ), and insurance is the same as comparing websites, discounts are only good if its cheaper that a competitor so check the final price out with what you get, ask neil at Giles catering insurance for information ( www.mobilecateringinsurance.com ).   

These views are my personal views and are not a guarantee to success, In life its ever changing and some will win and some will lose, but if we can be of any help please just ask.

Regards Charlie@burgerbars.co.uk  or  Nicki@Burgerbars.co.uk