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Hello Sasha, See our listing under Broker Info at www.specialtyfoodresource.com Ask for a broker listing from the NASFT. You can meet brokers at the fancy food shows, and you can ask other producers and retailers which brokers they like to use,...
October 20
Oh, I just remembered another question I have; how do I find a broker? I suppose I won't be starting with a big, national broker but start with someone smaller and more affordable. I'll talk to a few different companies but how do I find them? Tha...
October 19
Hi steve, You are a wealth of information! I have a lot to learn. Next step is to track down your book. Thanks! Sasha
October 19
Hello SMD, The secret is “try, trying again”, and of course, have a product line that relates to their product-by-product review periods (those are listed on line). If they’re reviewing olive oils and vinegars in October, don’t send cookies! They...
October 16
Howdy SMD, I will check with my colleague and get back to you. In the meantime, Wholefoods will tell you how much they would want in an initial order. Other retailers usually order your minimum, also usually a case of one dozen. Lately, some su...
October 14
Hello, I'm new to the site and looking for information for our business plan. Specifically about distributors and getting into wholefoods. Of course, I came across this post first. Can you tell me how this worked out for your colleague? Also, I'...
October 14
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October 7
I sell homemade gourmet cookies. I rent a commercial kitchen and the business side is conducted out of my home. I want to sell my product to retailers. I am looking to insure my product. Will my insurance be lower?
September 26

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At 9:51am on December 31, 2008, Victor "The Undertaker" Ives said…
Thanks for adding me! I had Borders hold their last copy of your book for me. Picking it up later today. (I received my incorporation papers today too!) What a great way to start the New Year! Thanks so much for demystifying this process. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
At 2:56pm on July 17, 2008, Alexandra Bruskoff said…
Thanks Steve! I really appreciate it.
Alexandra
At 12:20pm on June 3, 2008, Gopal Batra said…
Thanks Steve. I did order it from Amazon.com. Looking forward to reading it.
At 3:06pm on May 21, 2008, Judy "the foodie" Asman said…
Thank you for starting this network, I also have your very informative book.
At 2:56pm on May 21, 2008, Judy "the foodie" Asman said…
Hello,
I appreciate your posts. I'm helping a client take a product to market and have a gazillion questions. Your posts are very educational.

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DEALING WITH INDIANS? BUYER BEWARE!

I determined, much to my chagrin, that Indian tribes are immune from suits. UNLESS you can get them to sign a contract that has language waiving that immunity.

There is a lot of settled law on this issue; however, there are really no remedies for a vendor/supplier or anyone doing business with Indians without the waiver.

The unfortunate aspect is the lack of due process that results when the tribe invokes its sovereign immunity. In other words, you are screwed!

Whether you are consulting or p… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 4:43pm —

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HOW NOT TO DO IT??

Here is a recent email exchange with an editor-in-chief of a major food trade publication: "The point I was trying to make is that it would not benefit us at all, from a business standpoint, to sponsor your publication. We have a controlled circulation and are not trying to drum up new subscribers. Does that make sense?"

This was in response to an inquiry I made about the possibility of either sponsoring an edition of our online magazine, and/or writing an article about the growing trends in pr… Continue

Posted on October 7, 2009 at 12:58pm —

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MANAGEMENT STYLE - SCARCITY VS ABUNDANCE

This is from the July issue of Wired Magazine:

ELEMENT - SCARCITY ABUNDANCE
Rules: Everything is forbidden. Everything is permitted,
unless it is permitted. Unless it is forbidden.

Social Model - Paternalism Egalitarianism
("We know what's best") ("You know what's best.")

Profit Plan - Business model=We'll figure it out

Decision Process - Top-down, Bottom-up

Organizational Command & control - Out of control

I am on the side of abundance, yet I think the organizational structure is stra… Continue

Posted on June 21, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

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SPECIALTY FOOD PRODUCTION - POWDERS

Hello,

Do any of you use powders, specialty powders, in the production of your specialty foods?

If so, can you share with me the types of powder?

Thank you.

Steve

Posted on June 15, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

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MONEY, MONEY. HAVE ANY OF YOU BEEN ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM THE SBA "ARC LOAN PROGRAM?"

Hello,

The following is from the 43rd edition of Food Entrepreneur Magazine:

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STOP PRESS!!!
ATTENTION small business owners who could benefit from the SBA 2009 Recovery Act.

SBA says:

- Deferred-payment loan up to $35k
- Must be an existing (minimum two years), viable, small business in the U.S.
- Funds can be given out over six months, followed by 12 months with no repayment of principal, followed by a repayment period of five years.
- SBA pays monthly interest to the bank.
- Mu… Continue

Posted on June 11, 2009 at 11:42am — 1 Comment

 
 

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