So the dinner I cooked....

[Shine_Eye_Girl]

has gotten rave reviews from everyone. Now my mother can cook, but as of late all she does is bake. She called me and said you have talent my dear. "Di goat weh yu cook nice and mi nat even eat restaurant food weh taste so good".

She said you need to open up your business because you would really make it out there. I was overwhelmed hearing this from her, but happy as well.

Where do I begin?????????

[dr. bones]

Re: So the dinner I cooked....

Wow. So you are going to open a restaurant? Someone on here opened one, so I'm sure she could give you advice on where to start. What was her name?

[Suesumba]

Re: So the dinner I cooked....

transferring to ackee and saltfish

[Shine_Eye_Girl]

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Oh Boy....I just realized this is the wrong place.

[ILP]

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Oh Boy...I just realize daht mi nuh sample you cooking yet

[Bandana]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedHat_ILPBolt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh Boy...I just realize daht mi nuh sample you cooking yet </div></div>

me either




I thought you and your Mom were contemplating this a while back T?

[Shine_Eye_Girl]

Re: So the dinner I cooked....

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BanDanna</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RedHat_ILPBolt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh Boy...I just realize daht mi nuh sample you cooking yet </div></div>

me either




I thought you and your Mom were contemplating this a while back T?


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We were, but my mom is so flighty. We were thinking of opening a place where she does all the baking and I do all the cooking. Still thinking.....but don't know where to start.

[Bandana]

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<span style="font-weight: bold">Deciding if Owning a Restaurant is Right for You</span>

Restauranting is hard work. It may seem glamourous and fun, but it all boils down to hard work. Ask anyone in the food business, and they will tell you about long hours they put into it. It’s important to understand all the various jobs that are involved in running a restaurant. From bookkeeping, to cooking to PR, as the owner you are responsible for it all.

Read the rest here!

[Bandana]

Re: So the dinner I cooked....

<span style="font-weight: bold"> <span style="font-size: 11pt">Top 10 Rules for Small Business Success </span> </span>


<span style="font-weight: bold">Target</span>
You are not all things to all people. Decide on your niche--narrow your focus and broaden your appeal.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Be Different</span>
If your competitors are doing it, don't. Stand out from an overcrowded marketplace where so much of the advertising and products look the same.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Build a Team</span>
Don't hire an employee to fill a position. Employ a person to be part of a team to build your business.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Be Fast</span>
Time is the most precious commodity. When delivery is expected Friday, show up Thursday afternoon. Return calls and emails now.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Say Thank You</span>
A lot. Tell your customers and employees how much you appreciate them. Better yet, do it the old fashioned way: take pen to paper and write them a note.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Be Consistent</span>
Make sure your business has a consistent look and feel. A customer must get the same flavor from everyone within your organization. Always.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Smile</span>
Throw out the reasons you think people buy from you like price, product quality or your warranty. They buy because they like you.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Fanatical Optimism</span>
The glass must always be half full. Attitude will always win out in the end and infect all of those around you.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Sell Soft</span>
Don't ever hard sell. Solve problems. Satisfy wants. Do what is truly best for your customer.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Leave Your Comfort Zone</span>
Never accept the idea that this is the way you've always done it. Never accept that a new idea or technology could never work for you.

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