Some work at home moms would rather enter a business that’s closer to home, like one that involves cooking, preparing drinks and cleaning up. Living in a small village with a lot of residential houses, I always see new mom entrepreneurs try their hand at small cafeteria management. If you’re thinking of putting up your own, here are some tips for you.

Besides the legal stuff you need to do, you have to understand who you’re cooking for. If you’re in a residential area, the stuff you serve must have something special, like a certain taste no one can duplicate. Remember, your customers can cook their own, so why should they buy? Attend a seminar on native delicacies and go for the recipes that needs special equipment. Choose recipes that the average person won’t bother with because of the complex cooking or preparation procedure.

Next, sanitation. Spruce up your kitchen, change the tiles and improve the water flow. You can also look into several sink designs and install water purification equipment or at least a new faucet (see Grohe faucet for inspiration). You never know when the health and sanitation people will come to visit so you need to be prepared.