Waiting for the Local Council Planner

Waiting for the Local Council Planner

by brian
(southampton uk)

Hi you have inspired me to take the plunge and i am now waiting for the local council planner to let me know whether i can trade from a lay by off the motorway.

Hopefully i will get approval.Am i right in that if approval granted i should next take my health and hygeine test?

Then buy a trailer, followed by getting it checked by council and gas certificate?

would you say that 70% profit is too much to expect?

So many questions but where can i buy a decent sized freezer that will run off gas in the evening?

many thanks in advance... brian

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Things will work out fine
by: Anonymous

Hi Brian,

Well done for taking the first step and potentially securing a trading spot, which is the hardest thing to achieve.

I would regardless of the outcome pursue your food and hygiene certificate. This is vital to move forward with your business and to trade legally.

If you are having trouble or can’t afford to buy a trailer then why not see if you can hire one. This will come with all the certificates making it easier to start trading straight away.

Making a good profit is always possible but make sure to trial each food item before you sell to the public.

Provide the best quality within reason and make sure that it tastes good, good enough to give to your children or family.

When you starting trading you need to build up your customers and get repeat business.

This is accomplished through selling affordable, tasty, quality food which is where you will make your money for the long-term.

Everything else will fall into place and work out fine. Best of luck with your new business and I sincerely hope things work out for you.

Regards

David

p.s let me know how it all goes and keep us updated