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Are you thinking about starting your own business as a way of making extra money? If you want to become self-employed to put some extra money in your pocket for bills, vacations or school, the concession food business is the perfect place to start. Making extra money this way is extremely easy and a whole lot of fun. It is a business that allows you the unique opportunity to work outdoors at fun events and the chance to meet tons of interesting people.

A concession trailer has the ability to be moved wherever the people are gathered which makes making extra money super convenient with endless potential money making possibilities. Fairs, festivals, sporting events, parks or the busy corner of the business district in your city, anywhere there are people, there are opportunities to make money. On the other hand, should you decide to set up a semi-permanent location, that is always an option too.

A concession food trailer is the perfect way to get into the food business. It can be as profitable if not more profitable than a traditional restaurant with a lot less work. Making extra money is simple and fast because it requires very little start up capital and you don't have to hire a whole restaurant staff. You can literally triple the amount of money you spend on product in only one day.

Making extra money with a concession food business is also ideal because you can choose to just work at it part time on the weekends if you have a day job that you love or it is a perfect opportunity for a summer job for students. Of course, if you want the freedom of being your own boss and setting your own schedule, making extra money can easily be making full time money for your sole source of employment. Many people choose to open a concession food business as the perfect way to retire and have extra income or as a great excuse to travel and take their business with them. The best way for making extra money is by starting your own concession food business.

Finding a Mentor in the Concession Business

Finding a mentor in the concession business is actually simpler than in other businesses, for the most part, because concession entrepreneurs have all been where you are and once too had the dream to become self-employed. You will find that most people either currently in the business or retired from the concession business are good-hearted individuals and as long as you are not trying to to use their knowledge to take their business away, they genuinely want to help.

So, how do you find the right one? That depends on how selective that you are. Most governments will offer mentoring for small businesses. Quite often, they will offer entrepreneurs free workshops and mentoring from successful retirees. There are also professional organizations that offer mentoring programs.

Direct Personal Contact

Finding a mentor in the concession business is most commonly done by finding someone in the business on your own. An easy way to do this is to go to a fair or a festival and find a busy business. After closing or during a slow period, ask if the owner would mind if you set up an appointment to speak with them for a half hour or so one day or if they can recommend any good mentoring organizations in the area. There is a good chance that they will be flattered and happy to talk with you and possibly be your mentor or at least point you in the right direction of finding one.

Choosing From Several Mentors

If you are choosing a mentor from several choices, you need to decide which one is right for you. Meet with them and have a prepared list of questions that are important to your decision. Find out their current situation, history and goals. When you propose a mentoring relationship, you need to be sure to spell out expectations and goals. Remember that even though a mentoring relationship usually lasts long beyond a few meetings, neither one of you is obligated to be locked into the relationship.

  Planning the menu for your catering truck business may be one of the toughest parts of your job. You can fill your truck with virtually any type of goodies but just remember that if people do not buy them, you will be stuck with them. Knowing what sells and what your customers want is the key to having a successful catering truck business.

 It is helpful to ask someone that is already familiar with your route what food is popular. If you are purchasing the route from someone, they will be able to answer this or else you may need to go hand out a few surveys or ask questions at businesses along your route.

 You will want to alter your menu for your catering truck business to compliment the time of day. It is also a good idea to offer a different special everyday of the week. As long as they are always good, the people that are on your route will look forward to the day of their favorite special.

 Always be sure to keep plenty of packaged snacks and soda available. These types of items generally have a long shelf life so you won't have to be concerned with throwing stuff away. Remember, the more convenient snacks that you have available, the higher the chance that your customers purchase an extra snack for their next work break.

 When planning your menu for your catering truck business, you will need high-quality hot beverages. Fresh coffee is a must and you should stock a decent variety of black, green and herbal teas. Always have sugar, sweeteners and creamers available and consider even carrying hot chocolate in the winter. These hot beverages are especially important if your route consists of stops to construction sites, factories and car dealerships that staff a lot of mechanics and porters. All of these workers generally work very long and hard hours and appreciate a warm caffeine pick-me-up, especially if you reside in a cooler climate.

 You may also want to consider having a suggestion box or taking notes if someone recommends or asks for something to be added to your catering truck business menu.

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