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Smallie girl1 wrote:I have some space to the front of my yard and would like to put up a shop/ mini mart. Can anyone give me advice.
Construction advice also greatly appreciated.
Smallie girl1 wrote:Ill start off going to the wholesalers myself.
We have kiss truck delivery vans in this area often enough so ill probably have them do delivery.
I dont intend to sell liquor.
Im not sure about the licences and permits I need to for a shop.
Can anyone advise??
pugboy wrote:yuh could even put in some roulette machines and ting
maj. tom wrote:I know it's just a parlor, but you should consider approaching this business as a professional:
*Outline your business idea on paper: a business plan. What are your goals, target market, what factors will affect sales, SWOT analysis, where you will set it up.
*What furnishings and physical security you will need to operate the place: Account for every piece of lumber, brick, iron and wire you will have to buy. Concrete for a raised floor? Get an estimate from a builder.
*Create mock estimate invoices from your suppliers: think about what you are going to stock, how much you are going to stock and where you will get it from (I know a lot of small-business mini-marts now stock certain items by buying from PriceSmart). How are you going to keep these records? A notebook, or free software on your Google account cloud? Mr. Tax man also needs this stuff.
*List your expected profits and losses. Consider the reality that certain items do not move from the shelf. Research other successful parlors in another district and ask the owner about this stuff. Would you consider insurance in case something happens? Fire, flood?
Are you going to register this business? Are you going to register for VAT? Is it going to be a Sole Proprietorship where you will be accountable for all profits and losses personally on your account? Those really are questions you need to ask. Can't be ignorant of these rules that exist.
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Do you need a loan to cover these initial costs? If so, the bank requires that you show them this plan on paper first.
All these things are nice to have on paper before spending a dollar on a real business venture no matter how small. It's like a thought experiment where you are covering your bases. You can have a vision to expand in the future or go onto to other ventures to earn higher dollars. If you want that, then NEDCO offers advice and training. Or just open a parlor like how everyone does it in Trinidad: build a shed and stock some items and sell them, the end.
pugboy wrote:yuh could even put in some roulette machines and ting
Assuming that we are discussing an existing home, TTEC will change your electrical rates from residential to commercial once the shop is open.Smallie girl1 wrote:I have some space to the front of my yard and would like to put up a shop/ mini mart. Can anyone give me advice.
Construction advice also greatly appreciated.
adnj wrote:Assuming that we are discussing an existing home, TTEC will change your electrical rates from residential to commercial once the shop is open.Smallie girl1 wrote:I have some space to the front of my yard and would like to put up a shop/ mini mart. Can anyone give me advice.
Construction advice also greatly appreciated.
The only way around that is to install a splitter panel with separate meters for each structure. The shop will have its own electrical bill at commercial rates.
You will have to decide if the change in service is worth the cost.
daring dragoon wrote:opposite my house have a Chinese restaurant and a roti shop and it does have real rats running around in the night. who can i call to have these places closed down or let them clean up their surrounds. i think it build over a drain too so idk if town and country have to get involved but the rats boy the size of the rats big like a cat and they coming into my yard looking around bringing food box an bones an hiding it in my yard. i would rather the place close down or relocate cause the restaurant have a roulette machine and Chinese play whe and it attracting some kinda characters i rather not be around.
hong kong phooey wrote:Its a small shop you are opening, you will have 2 lights 2 fridge and a freezer maximum . it sdoes not make sense going commercial . you will need to register your business and then you will have to do income tax returns etc.
As for the food badge part , it is easy to get i had mines a few years ago when i was planning to open my mini mart. You have to have a structure existing so they can come and inspect unless you say you going to work in a food place(not to sure about that)
Depending on the size of your place you are looking at an initial cost of min 10K for structure , Talk to coke and sm jaleel and see if you can get their fridges to keep their stock , that normally takes a while, look at 6 months min but it hill help you as you do not have to purchase a fridge. only a freezer.
to answer your quesions on what a health inspector will fail you for you can read it on their web site
http://www.health.gov.tt/news/newsitem.aspx?id=219
One of the main functions of the Public Health Inspector is to ensure that food offered for sale is safe and wholesome. There has been a heightened increase in the inspections of food premises and handlers during the carnival period to protect the health and safety of the general public. The Public Health Inspectors have been visiting the various carnival events and establishments from February 10th 2011 to ensure that the food on sale during the carnival period meets the requirements as outlined by the Public Health Inspectorate.
The general public is advised that the provisions under the Public Health Ordinance Chapter 12 No. 4 Section 156 authorize Public Health Inspectors to:
Inspect all food premises in order that they can be registered on or before March 31st, 2011.
Register all food handlers by the above mentioned deadlines.
Definition of Food Under the Public Health Ordinance Chapter 12 No. 4:
Any item whether solid or liquid, cooked or uncooked and intended for human consumption and offered for sale.
Types of Food Handlers:
Fixed establishments which are routinely inspected throughout the year and registered.
Itinerant vendors who move from place and place to ply their trade. The place of preparation is inspected and registered prior to allowing these vendors to sell their food stuff.
Obtaining a food badge:
The public is advised that to obtain a food badge, a person should must:
Contact the nearest office of the County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), City Corporation or Borough where information would be provided.
Obtain a Medical Certificate.
Attend a Food Lecture at the above mentioned CMOH Offices.
Use the voucher provided to make the required payment to a bank.
Obtain two (2) passport-sized photos.
Display of food badges:
All food handlers are required to display their food badges at all times while conducting business.
Public Health Inspectors role:
The public is advised that Public Health Inspectors will be inspecting all food premises with emphasis on food establishments which offer high risk foods (foods that support the growth and multiplication of bacteria) for sale to the general public.
What will the Public Health Inspector look for?
All Food Vendors: Valid Food Badge i.e. the food handler is registered
Attire: Clean, white apron; head gear; no jewelry; well groomed physical appearance; short and clean finger nails
Environment:
Sufficient running water - Proper garbage storage and disposal
Free from insect vectors and vermin - Dust free area/environment
Adequate toilet facilities - Adequate hand and washing facilities
No stray dogs in food area
Food storage and display:
Hot and cold storage facilities - Secured display
Hot foods served hot (Above 60°C) - Cold foods served cold (Below 5°C)
Food must be served in single service items - Straws must be individually wrapped
Food handling practices by Food Vendors:
Use of food tongs and not hands
No handling of food and money at the same time
For additional information, members of the public may contact the Office of the Chief Public Health Inspector at 625-9437.
Miktay wrote:The best advice iz experience.
Smallie girl1 wrote:Miktay wrote:The best advice iz experience.
Have any experience you can advuse me on?
Smallie girl1 wrote:Miktay wrote:The best advice iz experience.
Have any experience you can advuse me on?
Blaze d Chalice wrote:Is a busy traffic area?
You have place to park, or is side-d-road thing?
Just asking because I see some well known parlors have no parking and at certain times causes traffic.
rspann wrote:Smallie girl1 wrote:Miktay wrote:The best advice iz experience.
Have any experience you can advuse me on?
While I was in sixth form, I use to go every evening to Maraj Bros, wholesalers in Curepe and load the car right up to the roof,fill the whole trunk and left front seat to bring goods for my father shop. Six in the morning i was in the bakery buying hops for the morning sales. Shop work is hard work, just make sure everybody who come ,get what they want. If you don't have it today, make sure next time it's available. They mustn't go by any other shop.
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