Sunday, July 10, 2011

A really good idea

So, I've been thinking alot about the future of my business. I so very desperately want to own my own business, to be my own boss, to feed people delicious treats on my own terms. I also don't want to get a business loan to do it. So, it can't be a restaurant-not yet. So here is my solution, and I think its a good one.

A vending truck!

Here's how it would work. I would rent a kitchen, part time, and sell goodies out of the truck, probably downtown Tulsa, and Brookside, the big bar areas. I would also hit the area around the BOK center. I would start by selling cupcakes (everyone loves cupcakes!) and coffee drinks, as well as soda, bottled water, energy drinks. As the business progresses, I would add other goodies to the menu. I think it would be successful.

As for the start up: about $20K for the truck. another $10K for taxes, licenses, equipment and ingredients. So, I'm looking at $30,000. Not alot in terms of a business start up, but a lot of money nontheless. I'm going to need help.
I'm thinking of different ways to raise money, and I think the first will be this.
Anyone who donates $30 will get a dozen cookies. You can choose between chocolate chip, gingersnap, or gluten-free and paleo friendly coconut macaroons.
In order for this to work, of course, I'm going to need a minumum number of donations,I'm thinking at least 10. I certainly won't make the whole thing doing this, but it will go into the savings account I'm opening tomorrow. And any money I make selling anything via tanya's treats will go towards this start up. I hope all those that love my baked goods will help me out.

So, if you want to help a girl out, and get a dozen cookies in the process, let me know!
I'm so ready to get this going!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

a teaching gig!

So, orders for cupcakes trickling in, but the newest venture is a teaching gig!  I will be teaching a basic cake decorating class for the Art Soup Program at Youth Services of Tulsa. The class is called "Edible Artwork". I'm really looking forward to it!

Soon, will be time to bottle the vinegars and vanilla extracts. I also need to start the ginger extract, as well as another batch of the orange and the lemon extracts. It will be a busy summer!