Seeking resources for small business newbies

May 27, 2016 1:56 PM

We are in the early stages of considering a new business - exciting! While we're very much at the "tossing around an idea" phase, we'd like to have as much information and advice as possible. And so I come to you, Ask MeFi, seeking your best recommendations for resources, knowledge, & discussion to help us turn ideas into a plan.

We're looking for resources for beginners who are interesting in starting a small business - in particular, starting up a food truck. General resources for small business beginners and specific resources for food truck entrepreneurs would both be welcome. Anything current & reliable is welcome -- whether it's a book, blogs, forums, or something else -- whatever might be instructive. Thanks!

posted by dryad to Work & Money (5 answers total)

For any food related businesses, Anthony Bourdain's book Kitchen Confidential is a requisite read.
posted by furnace.heart at 2:48 PM on May 27, 2016

most larger municipalities have guides now to get you through the legal part example


Many Food Truck Vendors Blog about their experiences and FAILs

http://foodtruckempire.com/how-to/build-a-food-truck/

and there is lots and lots of general info

http://articles.bplans.com/how-to-start-a-food-truck/
posted by bobdow at 2:51 PM on May 27, 2016

Every time I hear a hopeful entrepreneur in the food industry, I think of the Slate article Bitter Brew. The quote from Kitchen Confidential that you need to read is right there!
posted by peagood at 3:53 PM on May 27, 2016 [1 favorite]

You want SCORE.
posted by MexicanYenta at 11:18 PM on May 28, 2016

Also, seconding peagood.
posted by MexicanYenta at 11:19 PM on May 28, 2016