Social media – it’s hot right now, but how much do we really know about it? Some soar into social media in traditional cannonball style, while others are hesitant to get in the water. Since it is summer, let’s take a look at the swimming pool of social media and start by just getting our… Read more »
Growing Your Business – A Look at Expansion Options
You have a unique product, offer a great service and consider yourself successful – but you want to grow. You want to increase profits. Perhaps adding new products to your line or services to your repertoire are things you’ve considered. But what about taking your growth to the next level? Opening a second location and… Read more »
Turning Your Passion into a Reality
Part 4 – Setting Up Shop A six-part series on the necessities of starting a business. You’ve checked the first three components of starting a business off your list – a business plan, a location and product line development. Next in line are the items needed to set up shop. Setting up shop includes three… Read more »
Slow Down and Eat Smart
You can buy organic and you can buy local, but is it sustainable? And if it’s sustainable, is it organic or local? Are you overwhelmed yet? There are a lot of issues to consider with agriculture and food-buying decisions these days, but there are also a lot of resources available for selecting the best organic,… Read more »
Exploring a New Frontier in Desserts – PreGel AMERICA Looks to Pastry
While its parent company, PreGel, has established itself as a leader over the last 40 years in the specialty desserts industry in Italy and Europe, 2009 will mark PreGel AMERICA’s inaugural year into the U.S. pastry market. This is no small feat considering the company has only been selling its gelato and frozen yogurt ingredients… Read more »
Turning Your Passion into a Reality
PART 3 – Product Line Development. A six-part series on the necessities of starting a business. As we continue with our six-part series on building your business, we know at this point from Part 1’s business plan development that you should have an idea of what you are going to sell and what the competitive… Read more »
For the Food Industry Going Green Has Never Been This Easy
Kermit the Frog knew it wasn’t easy being green, but establishment owners all over the United States know it is now possible and easier than ever. Whether you represent a restaurant of 150 or a gelato shop of five, there are many ways to do your part for the environment by going green at your… Read more »
Turning Your Passion into a Reality
PART 2 – Location. Location. Location. A six-part series on the necessities of starting a business. Ever notice where there’s a McDonald’s, there’s at least one of its competitors – Burger King, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A or Sonic? That’s not a coincidence, but rather a major component in establishing a business location. From research to assessment to… Read more »
Turning Your Passion into a Reality
PART 1 – It all starts with a plan on paper. A six-part series on the necessities of starting a business. Contrary to belief, the key to a successful business is not a “good idea,” but rather a “good idea” fueled by a passion and the desire to see the “good idea” through. Seeing a… Read more »
Winning the War Between Healthy and Tasty
With a renewed focus on unique flavors that offer vitamins, minerals, fiber and other important nutrients, the trend of providing health and wellness options in the frozen dessert industry shows no signs of slowing in 2008. This new industry focus is geared towards crushing the ongoing healthy versus tasty debate, and instead offering products that… Read more »
PreGel AMERICA Secures Its Place in the U.S. Market
New facility centralizes the company’s departments for more efficient business model. PreGel has always been a hub of innovation and research. So when the opportunity rose for the company’s U.S. division, PreGel AMERICA, to build a new state-of-the-art facility that would centralize its administrative offices, warehouse, Professional Training Center, and research and development all in… Read more »