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Learn How to Start-up a Tea Room Business

If you can dream it, you can make it happen!

Having a Tea Room is something you've always wanted.

It might be an addition to an existing business or the very beginning of a new venture. You probably love hosting tea parties in your home and want to turn this 'hobby' into a 'real business'. Being an independent entrepreneur is a lot different than the simple set up at home, yet tea rooms are becoming more popular and the demand is increasing. You enjoy creating that warmth and inviting atmosphere.

About This Industry...

Going into business for ourselves takes effort and is by no means a way to make money the easy way--no such thing. Yet, many with natural talents and abilities are starting a small business. This will take hard work and commitment on your part, so you need to study your options and make a business start-up plan.

A business plan assist you in the brainstorming process and guides your thoughts about the operational aspects of the business. You also have to decide on the 'fun stuff' to as to the types of food and beverages. This is a whole process.

If you feel like you have a diversion from the current situation that you are in, you'll be more apt to create magic and the simpler times.

Part-time? Full-time? Sometimes?
You may be aiming for the big arena.......full-time entrepreneurship business! Part-time can be a "stepping stone" to full-time. A great number of self-employed professionals did not quit their day job until they felt secure enough to go out on their own. But, you'll love the freedom so much that you will set goals to "quit your day job"! Question: Is this for you? A small business isn't for everyone, yet getting out of your "comfort zone" (or broaden it) may be the answer. You may want to open an evening Tea Room or weekend parties. You have to decide these things.

...the main goal is:

to run it more like a business and less like a hobby

Your Lifestyle

Is "Now" the Right Time to do This?

If you have even considered owning your own business, then you have the ability to be an independent achiever.

Not everyone finds this appealing---but you do! Is "now" the right time to start? Quit making excuses, because there is never a "right" time to do it. Sometimes, we just have to do it!

......more people are turning homeward to make a living

The Strategy of a Business Plan?

A working plan that you specifically design explores your market and your business structure. Many people skip this step, yet if you haven't surveyed all your options, you may miss out! We like to plan and organize social events, yet the first thing to organize is your business operations. Sound unexciting? Well, perhaps----yet put your "creative nature" aside for a minute and assume a "business" stance.

For example, is it for parties only? Will you have a bakery? What hours will you operate? You may only want to target one service area, yet branching out into other avenues (i.e. sales) may assist in producing additional revenue for you.

Does your targeted market have a need for a Tea Room? Want to teach children (and adults) etiquette and manners? Do you go into partnership with a friend or family member--or go solo? How do your set up your business records? These are a few things I have on a very long list to consider when developing your working plan. Your "hobby turned business" must turn a profit or why do this? Thinking like a "business-minded" person, channels your goal - making money with your talents.

How do you stand out?

Every town has a need and the trick is to find what is needed and be the best. Find your place in this growing market. The idea is to find the niche in the market for your area that has a gap. Find the market, fill the need and outshine the rest!

Design your working plan in a way that promotes a unique customer service experience. There's much to learn, so always scoop up as much information and perspective as possible--your clients will all be different!

Your Background

As for education, most do not have degrees or certification...just experience, the talent and the willingness to be an entrepreneur. It's up to you as to how you might use a degree or certification, yet word of mouth and building your reputation is key to a successful venture. Basic knowledge of the industry is needed and the willingness to learn more has to be present.

The Kit

Use the start-up kit below to help motivate you in getting started......design your working business plan and explore your direction.

The business start-up plan section is formatted as self-directed home study, to be completed at your own pace. PLUS! The information is formatted for digital convenience in Microsoft Word or RTF for Mac users. This means that the format is printable and modifiable unlike some programs (and books) that use PDF formats that are NOT modifiable for your needs.

Materials in the Kit

Part I: Business Planning & Analysis; structuring your Tea Room Business operations and capital

Part II:

Elements of a business plan

Part III: Organizing Theme Parties for Children

Part IV: Serving Food & Hors d'oeuvres for 100!

Part V: General Event Planning Worksheets & Check Lists

Part VI: Silent Auction-for benefit Tea

Part VII: Victorian Teas

Part VIII: Web Presence

Bonus Files

Bonus File-Marketing Tool (PPS)

Bonus File-101 Romantic Ideas

Bonus File: 50 Wedding Practices-Customs & Traditions

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Files are formatted in ÿ Microsoft WORD for printability. Unlike PDF formats, this allows you to modify & personalize the forms in a Word document for your business needs......and, unlike a book, you can re-print the planner worksheets as many times as needed! If you need Macintosh/RTF (rich text format), please let us know.

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FREE Certificate of Program Completion!

Receive a certificate of completion once you complete the self-study requirements! Specific requirements are listed in kit with a sheet explaining what is to be evaluated. Email assignment to valerie.tillery@gte.net Certificate is mailed to you at no additional cost.