Dreams of Putting Up a Small Restaurant

Lately, I have been thinking of putting up a small business. I still have no idea if the business I am thinking of putting up will be here or back home in the Philippines. I did finish a computer degree back home but I am more into cooking. In fact, I have been hooked to watching cooking shows and cooking competitions. So if ever I push through with setting up a small restaurant, a kitchenette or a diner, I would need all the help I could get.

First stop would be the place and location of that small restaurant. It is very important to have the right location, one that is accessible and where there are only few competitions. Second, is the equipment needed for the kitchen. Since I have to scout for kitchen equipment, I have to make price comparison on kitchen equipment . I have to make sure too that all these will fit my budget. The equipment probably does not include the utensils like pots, pans, plates and other stuff. Then there’s the manpower needed to help me run the small restaurant. For that, I would need cooks, washers, waiters, servers, etcetera. Then for the restaurant itself, tables, chairs, menu cards, napkins, plates, spoons, forks, and a whole lot more will be needed too. I think I have to do my homework on price comparison on restaurant equipment .

I guess this idea of mine is no simple thing. I will have to visit websites like PriceMyKitchen to get more ideas, tips and advice on running a restaurant. I am hoping that someday, I will really be able to make this materialize. I know it will never be easy but I guess with hard work, determination and perseverance, I can reach my goals.

Business Make-Over

A good friend of mine kept on bugging me to invest in her business. She has a small employment agency. She needed a partner to help her expand her business and to split up the expenses. Looking at the financial records and future plans of the business, I admit the offer is very tempting and I think I will consider her offer.

Anyway, the AT&T Small Business InSite - Tech Makeover Contest is very timely. This will be very helpful as we will definitely need a big technology makeover for the expansion of the business.

Do you own a small business and thinks that you deserve to win a business makeover? It is easy to enter. Just create a 2 minute video telling why your small business needs a makeover. Complete the online entry form at
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