So you want to open a bakery? What you’ll need

1. Register the company

You can set up a partnership, sole proprietorship or limited company. However, you can also start a small outfit from home.
Linda Chuka, who runs a food business that today employs 22 people, says she started out baking cakes and breads from her house for friends and family.
“You don’t need to make it official immediately, especially if you can provide all the labour necessary. When work picks up, then set up a legal entity and get the licensing required,” she says.