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How to Start an Ice Creamery

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Would you like to start your own ice cream shop? Don't know how to begin? NBDC has experience helping Nebraskans turn dreams of owning a small business into reality. Start with the Ten Steps provided by the SBA for all businesses, then check out the resources offfered on this page specific to food operation. When you are ready, contact an NBDC consultant in your area to help you launch your business.

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10 Steps to Start a Business

  1. Conduct market research
  2. Write a businses plan
  3. Fund the business
  4. Pick a business location
  5. Choose a business structure
  6. Choose your business name
  7. Register your business
  8. Get federal and state tax IDs
  9. Apply for licenses and permits
  10. Open a business bank account

 

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NBDC No Fee, Confidential Consulting

  • Develop a business plan including detailed financial projections
  • Refine your target market
  • Define your business goals
  • Structure the administrative and operational aspects of your business
  • Compare your financial estimates to industry standards
  • Conduct a cash flow analysis for your business
  • Complete a financing package using your financial data
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Articles

Wonder how much it costs to start an ice cream business, or the specific steps involved? Get advice from experts.

 

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Associations
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Publications

Statistics, operations, general know-how within the industry.

 

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Regulations

Overview of regulations and agencies with relevance to food establishments.
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Learn more about starting a business from NBDC’s on-demand training modules. 

 

Of Interest

Tips for running a smooth operation.