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For our Members: Ready to Launch Program

Starting a food business can be a daunting task especially if you are new to the industry. 

Ready to Launch is a 14-week intensive program designed to guide new food businesses at CommonWealth Kitchen through the steps needed to secure a health permit from the City of Boston and start operations. This program is run in partnership with our partners at the Biz Grow program at Lawyers for Civil Rights.

What you will learn

Your Product and Production

  • ingredient sourcing and formula development
  • cost of goods
  • labeling
  • record-keeping
  • traceability
  • AND, hands-on support from our in house chefs to develop your recipes

Business Administration

  • creating a business plan
  • entity formation
  • market analysis

Financial
Management

  • tracking finances
  • start-up budget
  • invoicing
  • pricing

Sales and Marketing

  • how to pitch your business
  • sell sheet development
  • photography
  • digital marketing

Our Members Graduating the Ready to Launch Program

Ready to Launch, Spring 2021. Tory Preston-Djamboe for CommonWealth Kitchen
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LordDawgz Entertainment at Pitch Night. Tory Preston-Djamboe for CommonWealth Kitchen.
Youpies at Pitch Night. Tory Preston-Djamboe for CommonWealth Kitchen
MANYI Juices at Pitch Night. Tory Preston-Djamboe for CommonWealth Kitchen
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