F O O D E N T R E P R E N E U R tm M A G A Z I N E
Volume XLIV - 23 June 2009
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Dear Colleague:
Welcome to Volume XLIV of our online Magazine. Stephen has a few remaining slots available for appointments at the NYC Fancy Food Show. Please contact us to schedule an appointment to learn more about our consulting and business development services.
Results from our latest survey (choice of UPC provider): Majority of respondents (56%) selected the full fare GS1 option. So, it would seem that the GS1 is peferred, even though it costs so much more. PatPat
Pat Hall
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"Our vision for Bare Bones is to be easily available to any customer in the United States who wants all natural wheat and corn free dog treats. We want Bare Bones to be a recognized name that stands for high quality all natural dog treats that people know their dog loves and they can feel good about giving to their dog.”
HISTORY - They began selling their home-made dog treats from a rented cart at a local mall for Christmas in 1997. They were so successful that they began selling their natural dog treats from a retail dog bakery in 1998. Co-owners Jennifer & Greg Selzer elaborate here. This Issue's Featured Website: BigBarkBakery.com
From a Recent Issue - Protein, A Functional Powerhouse Proteins are celebrated for their nutritional power, but they also help provide structure, texture, emulsification, barrier properties and other functionalities when added to a wide array of foods. But proper protein selection and use is key to formulation success. (More)
INCUBATORS - SUCCESSFULLY USING THEM You have found an incubator kitchen that you can rent part-time. What is your next step? Kathrine Gregory comments.
NOTES AND COMMENT
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Check here to find out. In addition to link popularity, the site also checks your search engine saturation and keyword verification [don't you just love that kind of talk?].
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HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND SEE YOUR CALLER
Consider using SKYPE. It's free. Download from SKYPE.COM. You will need to by a camera (try buy.com) for $10.00 to $50 plus. Some annoying "banjo" sounds, but otherwise easy and fun to use.
STOP PRESS!!! ATTENTION small business owners
who could benefit from the SBA 2009
Recovery Act.Here the lates in this
ongoing saga.
SBA says....One Bank says..? More here.
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Food Entrepreneur eZine Co-Founders: Karen A. Cantor, MBA, and Stephen F. Hall
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Natural MarketPlace is holding its annual trade show July 9-11, 2009 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center and the Venetian Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
Sponsored by the Natural Products Association, it promises to deliver the most current state-of-the art marketplace for all “natural” products.
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