Many of us dream about one day opening an ice cream shop, but how do you make it a reality?
While ice cream selling is a competitive arena, there is always room for another player – especially if you want to go down the artisanal, home-made route with great flavours and interesting combinations, or ones that cater for specific dietary needs such as vegan or dairy-free.
After you’ve decided on the products you’ll sell, and who your ideal customer is, you need to complete the relevant paper work and obtain the appropriate permits.
You’ll need to understand UK health and safety laws, get a business bank account, and register for tax.
You will, of course, have to acquire premises in a location where there’s plenty of footfall, such as a busy town centre or at a beach resort.
Once that’s all done, it’s time to order your ice cream shop supplies.
