Starting a Business... - Dallas,TX

Updated on January 11, 2009
A.J. asks from Dallas, TX
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Hi ladies...I am turning to yall once again for some help...let me start by giving my "background" I have worked in retaurants since I was 15......EVERY position aside from management......I decided 7 years ago to go to Culinary school and get my Culinary degree...did it...LOVED it.....3 days ,literally, after graduation I found out my sweet little man was going to be coming into this world.....lol...so after MUCH conversation my hubby and I decided it was best for me to be a SAHM...I have appreciated EVERY second of it....but my little one is headed off the kindergarten this year *yikes* and I am ready to go back to work....not having a job for almost 7 years I am really just trying to figure out what I can use my knowledge to do....I am thinking of starting my own catering business...I have a couple of girlfriends who want to do it with me and I just really don't know where to start!!!!! I am nervous and EXCITED....Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks ladies ();-)

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L.M.

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I agree, it would be very fun to have your girlfriends work with you....just be very careful!!! If you cherish their friendship you need to lay down some very stringent "ground rules" in advance in writing. The last thing you want to do is lose your friends over a "silly" business. Have some really candid conversations about how you will handle conflict or disagreement among you, who is the real boss?, and other possible uncomfortable situations. I think it sounds fantastic!! I've been a businesswoman most of my life and have a lot of experiences with this! Go for it, girl!!! Do it and do it with zest!!

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T.F.

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Congratulations to you!!!

The first thing we did when we started our company LLC was to get a good lawyer and accountant. They walked us through the start up process. Yes, the investment (less than $1000) was worth it. It is NOT worth going cheap doing it yourself, making a mistake that you are not aware of and end up paying taxes through the nose!!

Again Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your advertisement here on Mamasource!!!

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L.N.

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I have started a group to help women promote their businesses. This helps you promote and others. I have a jewelry business and Herbalife and was trying to find good was to advertise. Most places I could not afford and looked into networks but they are too expensive for me so I have started a group. We have about 10 people on the list. Our first meeting is tomorrow night, but have another on September 4th. If you are interested e-mail me at ____@____.com

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C.L.

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Hi A.,

I'm just curious where you are in your business? I am also starting up my own business and am looking for a commercial kitchen or posssibly a manufacture that could make it for me? Any info or advice would be great!

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