So you've got your brand, your equipment, you know what you're selling and now you're asking yourself. Where can I sell my food?!
Here's our tips on finding that elusive first pitch. It's a bit like getting your first job, you need to show experience to get a pitch but to get experience you to get a pitch. The more work you did in preparation the easier it is to get it.
The be-all and end-all of your business, if you aren't making any money you can't continue and if you don't make enough money you won't want to. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you submit your tax return? One receipt at a time. Do it over a year and it's not that bad.
Capitalism and sustainability mix like oil and water. But we have to work out a way that we can minimise the impact we have as businesses, making sure that whatever goes into your business (ingredients, staff) and what comes out (food, waste) is dealt with in the best way possible
So you're saying that there'll be 50,000 people there, there are 10 traders, and it costs £1,000 to be there? I'll do 5,000 portions a day then, and I'll be rich! It ain't that easy...
It's not always smooth sailing in business, and it takes both a physical and emotional strain on you. Being aware of that will help you navigate the highs and lows. We've got some principles to live by in here!