Friday, July 31, 2009

Cakery Start Up

Q: I want to start a cakery in Los Angeles, but I don't know what I need to open it. I have employees, and a location, but don't know what I need to open my business.

A: If you are planning to open a business selling cakes in LA, you will need a Los Angeles Business License, a California Sellers Permit, a Federal Tax ID, and since you have employees, you will also need a Federal Employee Identification Number. The best service to use to get these permits is www.businessnameusa.com. They are quick, skilled, experienced and professional, and their prices are extremely competitive. If you intend to do any food preparation on site, you are also going to need a health permit. It is important to consider your start up costs when founding your business, as food service businesses can be quite expensive.