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STEP1. PLANNING

Where to trade continued
So do your homework first, talk to residents and find out whether they already have an ice cream van visit their street, check with your local council who will advise whether they permit street trading in that area. Just because you have never seen an ice cream van in the area before does not mean that one does not service the area, bad press is not good for any business.

Whichever way you decide to operate your new mobile ice cream business start by looking around your own local area. Some of the main points to consider are:
Are there already numerous ice cream van owners operating their businesses in your area? Do you feel there's a need for a ice cream outlet in any particular location? Are there usually local objections from local residents and council's (particularly in beauty spots and small villages)? What events are being held every year in your area? Are they big events, small events? How far will you have to travel with your ice cream van or trailer to your pitch every day?

After you've considered all the above points and still feel that a ice cream seller is needed in your area you will now need to locate a position to trade from and the only way is to get out there and look for one, talk to your local council who may be able to offer help, talk to business owners, talk to local DIY store managers who will probably put you in touch with a catering concession company selling pitches (be very wary of over inflated rentals on DIY stores and hidden charges to join associations) talk to your local market organisers etc.

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The initial idea
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What's involved
It looks so easy, but what's it really like running your own mobile ice cream business?
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Where to trade
Plan where your customers will be and where you can legally trade.
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Be imaginative
Adapt and offer new ice cream products without big changes to your mobile ice cream business.
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Business plan
Financial planning is essential for your new mobile ice cream business.
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