Comments for Gourmet Business Solutions Blog http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com The food marketing and business blog of Gourmet Business Solutions Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:18:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on Small Business Financing Becoming Increasingly Difficult to Attain by alex http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/08/13/small-business-financing-becoming-increasingly-difficult-to-attain/#comment-1322 alex Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:23:42 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=157#comment-1322 Small Business owners are largely forgotten. Thats why I only focus on them. I have experience several members of my family file bankruptcy due to small business failures. I also I suffered through 2 destroyed businesses due to failure however, in my failings I have learned some of the secrets to success. Small Business owners are largely forgotten. Thats why I only focus on them. I have experience several members of my family file bankruptcy due to small business failures. I also I suffered through 2 destroyed businesses due to failure however, in my failings I have learned some of the secrets to success.

]]> Comment on The food producer’s ultimate guide to doing business online - Chapter 1 by Denay http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/08/10/the-food-producers-ultimate-guide-to-doing-business-online-chapter-1/#comment-1321 Denay Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:12:29 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=150#comment-1321 Ryan, Thanks for sharing this information. There really is not a lot written for food entrepreneurs and I will certainly share this link with my students. Everyone wants to think they will make "millions" selling their products online and it's just not that simple and often does not materialize that way. Would love to see more info like this. Regards, Denay Atlanta, GA Ryan,

Thanks for sharing this information. There really is not a lot written for food entrepreneurs and I will certainly share this link with my students. Everyone wants to think they will make “millions” selling their products online and it’s just not that simple and often does not materialize that way. Would love to see more info like this.

Regards,
Denay
Atlanta, GA

]]> Comment on The food producer’s ultimate guide to doing business online - Chapter 1 by Cooking with Denay http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/08/10/the-food-producers-ultimate-guide-to-doing-business-online-chapter-1/#comment-1320 Cooking with Denay Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:53:45 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=150#comment-1320 This is really interesting and I will share it with my students. More information on this topic is truly needed. Regards Denay Davis Atlanta, GA This is really interesting and I will share it with my students. More information on this topic is truly needed.

Regards
Denay Davis
Atlanta, GA

]]> Comment on Wholesale Food Business Online and The Long Tail Marketing Approach by Tim Forrest http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/09/15/wholesale-food-business-online-and-the-long-tail-marketing-approach/#comment-1316 Tim Forrest Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:35:32 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=167#comment-1316 Also, the consumers that shop small retail stores are very different than the big box purchasers and interact with others in a different manner. These gourmet shoppers are more likely to influence others with their tastes and shopping preferences. We can examine the data but in general they are more social, share their food product selections quickly, and like to 'turn on' friends and family to their 'food finds.' The small shop consumer can provide larger returns than simply being the purchaser of one item. They can be your cheerleader to success. Also, the consumers that shop small retail stores are very different than the big box purchasers and interact with others in a different manner.

These gourmet shoppers are more likely to influence others with their tastes and shopping preferences. We can examine the data but in general they are more social, share their food product selections quickly, and like to ‘turn on’ friends and family to their ‘food finds.’

The small shop consumer can provide larger returns than simply being the purchaser of one item. They can be your cheerleader to success.

]]> Comment on Exploring the business models of online food retailers and advertisers by Dave http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2008/05/26/exploring-the-business-models-of-online-food-retailers-and-advertisers/#comment-1306 Dave Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:58:08 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2008/05/26/exploring-the-business-models-of-online-food-retailers-and-advertisers/#comment-1306 "Cons: They may never buy your products" They also may never PAY for your products. ;) “Cons: They may never buy your products”

They also may never PAY for your products. ;)

]]> Comment on Wholesale Food Business Online and The Long Tail Marketing Approach by Jerry http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/09/15/wholesale-food-business-online-and-the-long-tail-marketing-approach/#comment-1304 Jerry Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:02:53 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=167#comment-1304 We've built our business from this "long tail" group as they are more nimble and have higher quality, more unique products. They do run into road blocks trying to establish relationships with larger chains who have no interest in unproven lines. There is always a market for this product and the small independent gourmet store owner uses the internet to locate products for their business. Traveling to trade shows has gotten out of reach and why would they want to stock the same products as all of the big stores? We tell our vendors to ship free samples and charge for shipping so the buyers can taste and decide. We had gross sales of nearly $200k last year, our first full year online most of which were first orders. We’ve built our business from this “long tail” group as they are more nimble and have higher quality, more unique products. They do run into road blocks trying to establish relationships with larger chains who have no interest in unproven lines. There is always a market for this product and the small independent gourmet store owner uses the internet to locate products for their business. Traveling to trade shows has gotten out of reach and why would they want to stock the same products as all of the big stores? We tell our vendors to ship free samples and charge for shipping so the buyers can taste and decide. We had gross sales of nearly $200k last year, our first full year online most of which were first orders.

]]> Comment on Wholesale Food Business Online and The Long Tail Marketing Approach by s. hall http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/09/15/wholesale-food-business-online-and-the-long-tail-marketing-approach/#comment-1284 s. hall Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:06:19 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=167#comment-1284 Nice work. I continue to be puzzled by the assumption that retailers will purchase product online for the first time. We need data that support the contention that they do. Reorders, okay, but first orders?? Steve Nice work.

I continue to be puzzled by the assumption that retailers will purchase product online for the first time.

We need data that support the contention that they do.

Reorders, okay, but first orders??

Steve

]]> Comment on Exploring the business models of online food retailers and advertisers by Marcus http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2008/05/26/exploring-the-business-models-of-online-food-retailers-and-advertisers/#comment-1264 Marcus Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:50:59 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2008/05/26/exploring-the-business-models-of-online-food-retailers-and-advertisers/#comment-1264 some companies are using glooyoo.com to keep in touch with their customers - thats how I hear about my speciality Italian foods from one supplier I buy from. Just thought I'd mention it. Cheers. some companies are using glooyoo.com to keep in touch with their customers - thats how I hear about my speciality Italian foods from one supplier I buy from. Just thought I’d mention it. Cheers.

]]> Comment on Don’t forget Grandma and Grandpa! by Scott http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/07/15/dont-forget-grandma-and-grandpa/#comment-1260 Scott Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:24:47 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=148#comment-1260 Great article. While the younger market gets you some buzz and is seen as more trendy, the graying market is extremely loyal to a good product/service, provides invaluable word-of-mouth marketing and has buying power. Keep up the good work. Great article. While the younger market gets you some buzz and is seen as more trendy, the graying market is extremely loyal to a good product/service, provides invaluable word-of-mouth marketing and has buying power. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on The food producer’s ultimate guide to doing business online - Chapter 1 by Ken Reed http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/2009/08/10/the-food-producers-ultimate-guide-to-doing-business-online-chapter-1/#comment-1235 Ken Reed Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:44:57 +0000 http://blog.gourmetbusinesssolutions.com/?p=150#comment-1235 Ryan, Thanks you for the info in this first chapter. I'm 53 not computer savyat all but we have a great products that we offer as gift and retail ,& wholesale. look forward to more info in the next issue, Regards Ken Reed Lynchburg, VA Ryan,
Thanks you for the info in this first chapter. I’m 53 not computer savyat all but we have a great products that we offer as gift and retail ,& wholesale. look forward to more info in the next issue,

Regards
Ken Reed
Lynchburg, VA

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