Quick one… It’s smart to have your own business phone number. That way, customers can contact you, but not be calling your home or cell phone when you don’t want them to. Google Voice is how to do it. Just check out this article, where I walk you through it! All the steps are there! […]
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My Supplier Stopped Selling My Hot Dogs!
Ben, my supplier stopped selling, I can’t get my regular hot dogs from Sam’s Club! What do I do? It happens. Sometimes our supplier just stops carrying the brand of hot dog (or whatever). What if it happens? Go back to the drawing board. Find a new brand. Do another taste test! Make sure you […]
Don’t Fear the Health Inspector
Today’s topic is fear and the Health Inspector… I was scared, too, “Long tailed cat in a room full of rocking charis scared.” That’s perfectly natural. Probably the first time you meet them, will be your intital inspection… everyone has to do that one… Just make sure you’re prepared. (More on be prepared HERE) My […]
What Time of the Day Should I Start Vending?
“Ben! What time of the day should I start vending?” Easy one today. One of my top 40 questions of all time… What’re the best hours? You don’t need to work all day. That’s just creating a regular job for yourself. Plan on 11am to 2pm, max, unless it’s shift work at a factory… but […]
How Much Product Should I Take The First Day
This question, how much product in my first day, is #8 on my top 10 list… How to know what to take on your first day street food vending? How much stuff do you need? Huge question, and kind of scary. How would you know? Simple rule of thumb for how much product… How much […]