Start & Run a Home-Based Food Business (Start and Run a...) [Paperback]

Mimi Shotland Fix (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 31, 2009 | Series: Start and Run a...

Are you one of the many people who dream of making a profit selling your own homemade foods? Now, with this one-of-a-kind, easy-to-follow guide, you can realize your home-based food business dreams! With over 25 years' experience, author Mimi Shotland Fix takes you step-by-step through the process of starting and running a part time or full time food business. Whether you've always envisioned yourself with a home-based food business, need a second source of income or want to stay at home and be your own boss, Start & Run a Home-Based Food Business offers dozens of tips, examples and advice for you to run a profitable business from your own kitchen! The CD-ROM includes resources and forms in PDF and MS Word formats, for use on a Windows-based PC. The CD-ROM includes: - Lists of books, websites and trade magazines - National and regional suppliers - Sample contracts, invoices and accounting forms - Tried-and-true recipes And more! PLUS, Ms. Fix has two more books to help the food entrepreneur: In Home Baking for Profit, Ms. Fix shares her years of experience in retail, commercial, and home-based food businesses. The (Faux) Pastry Chef: How I Found My Baking Fix is an insider's look at the business of food preparation and the story of how she came to write her two previous books. For more information visit Amazon's Mimi Fix page.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

With over 25 years' experience, author Mimi Shotland Fix takes you step-by-step through the process of starting and running a food business. Includes dozens of tips, examples, and advice for you to run a profitable business from your own kitchen! Ms. Fix started a home-kitchen business in 1979 and has since owned and operated two successful bakeries, worked as head pastry chef for multiple restaurants, and developed products for corporate food companies. She currently teaches continuing education classes on food and business at SUNY colleges and the Culinary Institute, in addition to owning a culinary business consulting firm.

About the Author

Mimi Shotland Fix started a home-kitchen business in 1979 and has since owned and operated two successful bakeries, worked as head pastry chef for multiple restaurants and developed products for corporate food companies. She currently teaches continuing education classes on food and nutrition at SUNY and Cornell and owns a culinary business consulting firm in Kingston, NY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Self Counsel Press; 1 edition (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551808331
• ISBN-13: 978-1551808338
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > Home Based
  • #84 in Books > Business & Investing > Small Business & Entrepreneurship > New Business Enterprises
  • #93 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Agricultural Sciences > Food Science

More About the Author

My newest book "The (Faux) Pastry Chef: How I Found My Baking Fix" is a story of re-invention, perseverance, and overcoming obstacles. It's also an insider's look at the commercial preparation of food. My second book "Home Baking for Profit" is for anyone who bakes and sells or simply wants to learn professional baking tips and tricks.

Ms. Fix began a baking career from her licensed home kitchen and then moved her business into a bakery and café. She later worked in multiple restaurants and corporate R&D kitchens and then returned to school for an MA in writing and food studies. She owns Baking Fix, a culinary business consulting firm, and teaches both business and hands-on baking classes in local colleges and through the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Visit her website BakingFix.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars All the basics for starting a business! February 4, 2010

By D. Accardi

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Thank you Mimi! This is a fantastic book for anyone who has considered starting their own food business but are not sure where to start. The book deals mostly with cooking/baking but the concepts can easily be applied to any production business. Even if your local health department does not allow you to make your goods at home Mimi identifies other options that will allow you to start your business. Everything from making a budget, figuring out the cost of your products, shelf-life, how to name your company/products, and even free recipes are included! Another fantasic feature is the bonus DVD that includes downloadable forms such as a recipe cost calculator, press release template, expense ledgers and much more. Even if you have never considered becoming an entrepreneur this book is so well written and thorough that it might inspire you enough to give it a shot! Again, thanks for writing this food business bible!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recipes and tips for business start-up January 17, 2010

By B. Reed

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This book starts from the very beginning. You get tips about different kitchen set-ups and beginning equipment necessities as well as advancing to finding a special product niche and moving up to an actual baking shop. Very good investment for the money. The worksheets also were helpful.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful April 27, 2010

By J. kelley

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm happy to report that I filed for my LLC yesterday, and will soon be on my way to baking from my kitchen for our local farmer's market. I couldn't have done this without this book. It helped me realize that starting a business from my home was possible, and the book gave great advice on how to easily make it happen--from the fun stuff like packaging, to the business-related topics like business licenses and accounting. Thank you so much!!!