"Dave" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> After years of owning/running a real estate business I've come to the
> conclusion that do the whims of the business cycle that it would be a
> prudent idea to have a secondary income stream. To that end I am in the
> process of writing a business plan for catering Q. Please limit the
> lectures on the % of failures, etc in the Q biz. Unlike most folks who
> have this crazy idea, I've spent 6 months so far researching this thing
> and I do believe that I have it just about figured out, but not all the
> way - hence the business plan. I know from command experierence in the
> military that most plans don't survive intact much past fist contact and
> that flexibility to adapt to dynamic situations is a must. But I expect a
> lecture or two any way.
>
> Here is the problem: I have hit a solid road block in finding a company
> that will provide me a quote for general liability insurance. (Don't need
> workman's comp as only "owners" will provide labor.) Internet quote sites
> don't respond, my business policy folks don't do "food", my home owners
> and auto policy companies - same story. Other local companies refer me to
> companies that don't return calls, and so the saga goes on. Anyone here
> have a suggestion or two?
> Dave on a mountain in Colorado.
>
>

Dave, keep looking, because in the insurance biz, there's an ass for every
seat. For the right dough, you'll find proper insurance. BTW, are the
local health guys allowing you to use your house or do you need to build a
kitchen to restaurant spec. Here in CT you need all the trappings of a
restaurant kitchen to do any catering.

Jack