Food is your passion and you're thinking of starting your own enterprise. What does it take to develop a successful food business? Find out in a private mini-seminar conducted by Patricia Bauer-Slate and Jane King, co-owners of Patricia's Lunchbox.

Patricia's Lunchbox provides nutritious school lunches for many Austin-area schools. Both Patricia and Jane have extensive successful entrepreneurial experience in bakeries, catering, delis, and fine dining. Previously, Patricia was a founder and longtime co-owner of Sweetish Hill Bakery and Restaurant, a well-known bakery and restaurant in Austin since 1978. Patricia's Lunchbox has been featured in Austin Woman, Edible Austin,  Austin Business Journal, West Austin News, The Austin-American Statesman, and The Austin Chronicle.

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This is perfect for one or two people who already have considered having their own business. If you have started doing your homework  but just need to know more about the risks and rewards of having your name guaranteeing all those checks, we can help.  Sharing our many years of experience allows you to feel like a member of the club (of small business owners) before you spend years losing sleep and money.  We could talk all day about any of these topics: Finding your Niche (and what makes you special), Some Do’s and Don’ts on Leases/Contracts, How To Hire so you won’t need to learn How to Fire, How to Find Investors in a Tight Money Market etc. 

You can read a lot about business plans that won’t tell you the why’s and what if’s of skipping those important planning steps.This is planned as a 4-hour discussion.  You don’t have to reveal your plan, but if you have one, we can critique it for you. Please come with your questions.

Afternoons and some weekends work best for us but email with your availability and we will find a time that is not rushed.

Customized seminar to be redeemed within six months or no later than May 20, 2010 in Austin, Texas. Bidder pays any shipping charges. Details of seminar content to be arranged with Patricia's Lunchbox at a mutually agreeable time.