GEAR GUIDELINES: You'll need standard kitchen equipment
(like pots, pans and spatulas). A batch of 550 recipes is available
from the United States Personal Chef Association as part of its
$1,700 training package. Budget $2,000 for marketing efforts, and
don't forget a business phone line. A PC and printer are nice,
but not essential. Total cost: $4,000
WHAT THEY SPENT: $2,000 for marketing, stationery and a
phone line
FOR MORE INFORMATION: United States Personal Chef
Association (http://www.uspca.com, 800-995-2135)
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