Mmmm ... a free sample bakery business
plan. And a baker's dozen in choices. There are bread bakers,
bagel bakers, donut bakers, cake bakers, cookie bakers, catering bakers,
wedding bakers, pumpernickel bakers, fancy bakers, plain bakers, factory
bakers, pie bakers, and your friendly neighborhood baker. Lots more,
too.
KEY CONSIDERATION
Nearly everyone thinks they can bake.
But it takes a lot more than kitchen talent to operate a successful bakery,
no matter what its size. Marketing and management are right up there
on the top of the list as very, very important.
STRONGEST ADVANTAGE
There is absolute magic in a freshly baked
loaf of bread. Or a Mrs. Fields cookie. Capturing that magic and
putting it into your business plan will almost guarantee success.
STRONGEST DISADVANTAGE
You need a "hook". something that
distinguishes your bakery from all the others. Creating that hook, and
establishing it firmly in the minds of your potential clients is a real
challenge.
For instance, there is one bakery across
the street that calls itself "Wonderland Bakery". The cake
designs, etc., are created by a 12-year old girl, and Mom does the
marketing. Now THAT's distinguishing your bakery. But there are
lots of other way. A natural foods type bakery perhaps? A French
pastry bakery? A sugar-free bakery? A breakfast bakery?
There are lots and lots of ways. Find the way that points you in the
direction you want to go, then go with it.
OVERCOMING THE DISADVANTAGE WITH YOUR FREE SAMPLE
BAKERY BUSINESS
PLAN
Draw the banker into the business.
As in life, you will get more by asking
than by telling. Ask your banker what his/her favorite pie/cake/bread
is. Find a way to "connect" with what that favorite
is.
Ask how the bank would judge a new
bakery. What parameters are they looking for? How much money
will you need to contribute to the project? What influences them the
most?
Flaunt any endorsements you may have,
whether it is from your son's third grade teacher or the owner of a local
restaurant. Demonstrate how your bakery will meet the needs of your
community.
Demonstrate your experience in the
bakery business.
The banker is going to be looking for very
solid experience. Give it to her/him. Adapt this free sample
bakery business plan to demonstrate your real talent to the banker.
For instance, include
- A strong marketing plan
- A strong personal background in the
business
- Realistic projections
- Listing of committed new clients, with
letters from them if possible
- Listing of potential new clients
- Photos of your finished goods
- Drawings of your store
- Whatever else you can think of that will
create a strong sense of, "Aha, that lady knows her business."
OTHER PLUSSES FROM YOUR FREE SAMPLE
BAKERY BUSINESS PLAN
Make your business plan reflect your
bakery as much as possible. Use the same color scheme. Show your
product list if you have it ready. Include architectural drawings of the
interior. Show the rendering of the exterior.
Make it as real as it can be.
Identify your location. If it is
not an existing business, show the
before and after to demonstrate how you will spiffy it up. If it is
an existing business, be especially careful in your financial
projections. Don't assume that "under new management" will
automatically draw crowds of people. It takes more than that.
Show what you will do to attract new clientele. Then your bakery business plan will really work.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR YOUR BAKERY BUSINESS MARKETING PLAN
For traffic information on your retail
location, contact the
owner/manager of the retail center. Also go to your city or country
planning department where you can get traffic counts and information on
housing and construction in that area.
For statistical information for your
marketing plan for your
free sample bakery business plan, go to BizMiner.
At the home page, look for the search box, and enter "bakery".
You will be taken to a list of reports specially designed for bakeries,
- Cakes, bakery
- Charlotte Russe, bakery product
- Pies, bakery
- Sponge goods, bakery
- Bakery products,
- Bakery for home service delivery
- Bakery, wholesale or retail
- Bakery products, dry
- Frozen bakery products
- Pies, bakery, frozen
- Bread crumbs
- Foil containers for bakery goods
- Crackers, cookies and bakery
products
- Retail bakeries, and even
- Bakery goods, house to house
These are the reports that your lender will review, so make
sure you know what is in them. They provide a wealth of
information on the financial health of your niche in the bakery field.
For each specific industry, you will
find a Financial Analysis and a Marketing Research report. Get
both. And study them.
For statistical information on the particular industry you are
entering, stay with BizMiner.
In the left hand column, you will see
an option for "View All Reports". Click on that to go to "Area Demographics". Click there and see
if your geographical area is covered. If so, there is extensive
information at your fingertips about the population, growth projections,
age, income levels, etc.
YOUR BEST ALL AROUND RESOURCE
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Your 7-Step Business
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here is the step by step
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financials, marketing -- everything you need -- in an
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YOUR LIKELY
LENDER/INVESTOR
The SBA
is probably your best
bet. If you have background with a particular bank, go to
that one and see what they say. Don't be surprised if they turn you
down, and if they do just go to your local bank that works with SBA.
YOUR ONLINE
PRESENCE
Your website will promote
your business, and may offer online ordering. Be sure that it to
reflects the style and quality of your bakery. See
SBI for my strongest recommendation on a web host.
THE LAST
WORD ON YOUR FREE SAMPLE BAKERY BUSINESS PLAN
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