What does it take to own a bakery? -

Okay, so I ve been thinking about opening a bakery and I was wondering if I could live off of it. If anyone knows anyone who owns a bakery or owns one themselves, I have a few questions.1. How much would I profit a year if my bakery were average2. How much would I stress on hours, customers, etc.?3. And any other advice/tips/anything would be greatly appreciated

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you ll inevitably have as well as many you haven t anticipated yet. Also take a look at Entrepreneur s online guide.http://www.atbi.org/ -- Allied Trades of the Baking Industryhttp://www.americanbakers.org/ -- American Bakers Associationhttp://www.aibonline.org/ -- American Institute of BakingResearch, research, research �C this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:* How to Open a Financially Successful Bakery by Sharon Fullen, Douglas R. Brown* The Baker s Trade: A Recipe for Creating the Successful Small Bakery by Zachary Y. Schat* Baking for Profit: Starting a Small Bakery by George Bathie* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. SchroederThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:http://www.ezinearticles.com/?The-Import�� �C The Importance of a Bakery Business Plan by Shaunta Pleasanthttp://www.ezinearticles.com/?Building-R�� �C Building Retail Business without Financial Muscle by James Littlehttp://ezinearticles.com/?Start-a-Small-�� �C Start a Small Retail Business with Multiple Sales Channels by Jacob Wrenhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Retail-Selling�� �C Retail Selling Strategies by Donny LowyHope that helps! I wish you much success happiness in all your ventures!