The purpose of this session is to provide practical guidance to anyone who is who are considering starting a food-based business - whether it be a simple market stall, a mobile food van or a commercial café/ restaurant.

We will help you to understand the regulations and licenses required to start a food-based business and how you can ensure your future business complies with the relevant health and safety standards and local legislation.

We will also take you through how to work out the cost of setting up and running a new business and how to conduct market research to test your business idea.

The benefits and challenges of being your own boss

• Types of food businesses and cost of setting them up

• Market research and pricing

• Finding a suitable location

• Low cost marketing strategies

• Choosing packaging and minimising wastage

• Licensing and regulations

The City of Kwinana has partnered with Business Foundations to present this free webinar/workshop. After the session City of Kwinana staff will be available to answer any questions you have about starting a food business locally.

Free crèche available.