Small Business Steph

Small business and finance blog focused on the food industry, specifically food trucks and small food businesses or side hustles.

  • Restaurant VS Food Truck – Which is Right For You

    Anyone looking to start a food business has probably wondered: Should I open a restaurant vs food truck? Many factors should be considered when answering that question, including financial factors and the desired scope of the operation. Below, we will explore the pros and cons of both restaurants and food trucks so that you can…

  • How to Pay for a Food Truck – Financing Options 

    Opening a food truck is expensive. Between buying the food truck itself, paying for the necessary permits and licenses, getting cooking equipment and tools, paying rent at a location, and tons of other small expenses, it can seem impossible for the average person to get together enough funds to pay for a food truck. In…

  • How to Pay Off $9,000 in Credit Card Debt in 8 Months (like I did)

    When I was finishing my last year of college, I raked up some hefty credit card debt. Between paying for classes, textbooks, and living expenses, unexpected car maintenance, along with more frivolous spending like travel and excursions, I saw myself buried under $9,000 in debt that was accruing interest monthly and I wanted to pay…

  • 7 Reasons Why Food Trucks Fail

    It is no secret that many small businesses fail, especially those in the food service industry, and food trucks are no exception. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Read through the main reasons why I think most food trucks fail to help you know what to avoid when starting your food truck business. …

  • Before You Start a Food Truck In 2025- Read This Advice

    Do you want to start a food truck in 2025? Here are a few of my top tips as a food truck owner for when you are getting started, creating a menu, and hiring employees to help set your food truck business up for success. Here are my top three tips for starting a food…

  • Maximize DoorDash Earnings, Make $20+ an Hour

    It feels like every list of side hustle ideas includes Driving with DoorDash or another delivery service site, and honestly, that is because delivery driving can be a legitimate way to earn extra money in your free time. As someone who has completed over 2,400 deliveries on DoorDash on and off over the last four…

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