<p>So ive been debating if i should start my own catering business. I was planning to go first to a community college, take my required classes there, then go to a school to learn everything about owning and running a business and everything else needed to run a business. I enjoy cooking especially for people and i love making dessert. and since im going to put so much time into this and making everything perfect, what do you think the chances are of my business being successful in life?</p>
<p>its impossible to say how successful your business will be. but lots of people go to CC for a year or two and then switch over to a public university to recieve their degree. it saves a lot of money and it’s a great option for many people. you’ll want to work hard in CC, get good grades, volunteer, and have good ECs in order to transfer into the school you want. good luck : )</p>
<p>I can’t really advise you on this, but I need to share a story about my mom’s friend (I’m around 17, so my mom’s around 49).</p>
<p>My mom’s friend had a passion for baking and wanted to be a pastry chef. However, being a first generation Chinese-American, she was forced to study business. After graduating from an Ivy League school, she told her mother that she really really hated business and just wanted to bake. She moved to Italy the following year to pursue her culinary dreams and now owns/runs a chain of bakeries in Southern California.</p>
<p>If you are REALLY passionate about this, NOTHING can stop you. And do NOT worry about money. I know this makes me sound like a super idealistic 17 year old who knows nothing, but I OFTEN hear back from my older friends about how they hate what they are doing and just want to stick to art, music, other majors that potentially could force you to live in a paper box.</p>
<p>It’s hard to say if your business will be successful…</p>
<p>But I can also tell you that on the “actual results” thread, one girl made it into Yale with only ONE extracurricular-- she ran her own bakery, got it liscenced, worked there everyday, etc.</p>
<p>I think what you are doing is exciting!</p>
<p>And I realized that my post kind of has nothing to do with your question, but I thought it was pretty interesting haha. Sorry! I am of no help!</p>
<p>Just one tip: Be sure to check out the legalities of running a catering business, especially out of your home. Some areas of the country have rules regarding foodservice businesses and/or homebased businesses that you should make sure you’ll be complying with. A very good resource for questions like this is the Small Business Administration - look in your local phone book for the office nearest you.</p>