Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.....Need clients?
Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
I am running a start up gourmet bakery from home that has a variety of cookies, brownies, cakes, cupcakes and unique flavors and styles. I am word of mouth right now by way of a few clients. Should i have cake parties and dessert parties so people can place orders? I would like to keep my product exclusive, i.e. you can only get neiman marcus clothing types at neimans at not walmart, how do i do that. I want to be exclusive, any suggestions?
ThanksNeiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
Investigate the local coffee shops in your area. Look for privately-owned, small businesses--not Starbucks.
Usually these small coffeehouses buy their baked goods from different local sources. Bring some samples and prices with you. You might get some clients that way.
Send some samples of your products to restaurants and specialty gourmet stores. If they love them, they will buy them to sell at their stores. This has worked for many people I know in the business.Neiman Marcus of Baked Goods.?
People need to be aware of your product. Cheesecake factory sells their cakes, pies, etc to Starbucks. You can try something like that. Good luck and tell us where you will be selling your products!!
I started bringing cakes at my current job for my coworkers to try. They loved them, so I started getting orders, especially during different holidays (TX-Giving, XMas, etc.).
Then I also made small samples for my mother's diner and people loved them and now ask for them. Now people are asking for wedding and birthday cakes!
To answer you question, start small by bringing samples to small diners, minimarkets and gas stations, then go to the "bigger guys" like restaurants, supermarkets, etc. That's what I am doing, selling to the "small guys" until I get all the equipment I need. It's a big investment, and you need to make sure you have a good marketing strategy so you can sell, sell, sell.
Monday, March 12, 2012
I want to open a pet store....?
Hey, so I've been thinking about what I wanted to do with my life... I'm 17 currently... I was thinking of becoming an animator... but then Id have to move to a totally different country and leave all my family and friends behind :(
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
That's cute and all but the key to running a successful buisness is running a buisness. You having suggestions of other pets to buy it's good enough. You have to have some part that makes you money. Like having the Animals at your store (through an agreement with the shelter) or offering to pick up the animal, train and goom it for them. The best place to start is by getting a job at a pet store (don't tell them you want to be the competition) Then you can see what they do well and what you can do better.
Interesting business plan! I really like the big screen idea. But be careful about advertising you can "buy" a pet from your store, it's somewhat misleading and you could have some legal issues.
Now your next step is to attend a good business college.
good luck!I want to open a pet store....?
1. Business school, to learn the basics of entrepreneurship
2. Veterinary school, to learn the basics about animal health
I think it's a great idea! Don't go down the seling of animals route, a lot of pet shops don't give a hoot about the animals and when they are too old they drown them. I like your way of thinking, i volunteer for a no kill shelter and would never buy from a breeder. I have once bought from a pet shop, Cindy was a 5wk old x shepard pup, not weaned from mother, runt of the litter and in a small cage with 6siblings. I took her straight to the vet where he said she was malnourished and needed to be weaned by me.
Good luck
That's a great idea and hope you can make it come true. I would emphasize that you ONLY have puppies/kittens from local shelters and have them scheduled on routine days as "adoption" days - then on the store front have a list of the name of the shelter and when they will be there for adoption days.
You wouldn't have to move to a totally different country! There's a lot of very famous canadian animation companies with a lot of successful TV shows that I still watch.
That's a great idea! But instead of just having ads of pets in shelters and making people go there, how about taking the dog or cat over to your store after someone picks that pet and then giving it to them? Kinda like shipping it from the shelter to your store and to the house of the person who asked for it. Or you can get dogs from shelters and take them to your store, or just get your own shelter and also have collars and cute accessories!
But remember that you'll have to hire workers and pay for advertising and for all of the merchandise, which costs a lot of money! Plus electricity and just renting a store. If you don't get any customers, you'll have to close shop, so go to lots of different neighborhoods where practically everyone has a dog, so you'll get a lot of customers.
Good luck!
All my life Ive Loved pets... especially dogs :P so I kinda had a brainstorm (Is that what you call it?): What If I opened a pet store... Like in a high class area in Toronto like the Shopping district or somewhere cool in toronto
And my pet store would be high end... Id sell like cute collars and coats and halloween costumes at winter time... Id sell those little gourmet treats and cupcakes and the store would look very classy and elegant... Now I know what your thinking... "dogs from pet stores come from puppy mills" and "theres already a million High-end pet stores"... but what will make this one different is I want to have 2 big screens on the wall One with Pictures and Bios of dogs in the local shelter and the other with pictures of cats at the local shelter... the customer could come in, pic a pet(S) and buy his supplyes and then go to one of the local shelters to pick up his pooch or feline
...is that a reasonable idea??? I would not be selling fish or hamsters...the only living creature in my store would be my own dog :P
I think its great because people wwho already have dogs can shop there or people who are looking for a dog can shop there AND save a pets life!
obviously I want to work hand in hand with 1 or more local shelters
On the front of the store I would advertise that you CAN buy a dog/cat at the store... they would come in thinking they will be getting some puppy mill dog when in fact their helping the shelter pups and cats :)I want to open a pet store....?
That's cute and all but the key to running a successful buisness is running a buisness. You having suggestions of other pets to buy it's good enough. You have to have some part that makes you money. Like having the Animals at your store (through an agreement with the shelter) or offering to pick up the animal, train and goom it for them. The best place to start is by getting a job at a pet store (don't tell them you want to be the competition) Then you can see what they do well and what you can do better.
Interesting business plan! I really like the big screen idea. But be careful about advertising you can "buy" a pet from your store, it's somewhat misleading and you could have some legal issues.
Now your next step is to attend a good business college.
good luck!I want to open a pet store....?
1. Business school, to learn the basics of entrepreneurship
2. Veterinary school, to learn the basics about animal health
I think it's a great idea! Don't go down the seling of animals route, a lot of pet shops don't give a hoot about the animals and when they are too old they drown them. I like your way of thinking, i volunteer for a no kill shelter and would never buy from a breeder. I have once bought from a pet shop, Cindy was a 5wk old x shepard pup, not weaned from mother, runt of the litter and in a small cage with 6siblings. I took her straight to the vet where he said she was malnourished and needed to be weaned by me.
Good luck
That's a great idea and hope you can make it come true. I would emphasize that you ONLY have puppies/kittens from local shelters and have them scheduled on routine days as "adoption" days - then on the store front have a list of the name of the shelter and when they will be there for adoption days.
You wouldn't have to move to a totally different country! There's a lot of very famous canadian animation companies with a lot of successful TV shows that I still watch.
That's a great idea! But instead of just having ads of pets in shelters and making people go there, how about taking the dog or cat over to your store after someone picks that pet and then giving it to them? Kinda like shipping it from the shelter to your store and to the house of the person who asked for it. Or you can get dogs from shelters and take them to your store, or just get your own shelter and also have collars and cute accessories!
But remember that you'll have to hire workers and pay for advertising and for all of the merchandise, which costs a lot of money! Plus electricity and just renting a store. If you don't get any customers, you'll have to close shop, so go to lots of different neighborhoods where practically everyone has a dog, so you'll get a lot of customers.
Good luck!
Does anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
I have a friend who graduated as an esthetician, not to be confused with "Beauty School." No hair and nails are involved because she only does facials. Her husband asked to use our house to plan a surprise Graduation party for 20-25 people. We have a big house so I was thinking to have it indoors and since she might work at a Spa, maybe I can decorate round tables with WHITE linen, CANDLES and fresh ROSE PEDALS around the tables. Silver streamers hanging from the chandeliers and walls. I want to have a Spa feel to it. Finger foods, gourmet sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, wine and mixed drinks. It鈥檚 just a surprise Graduation party. And men will be invited (our friend鈥檚 husbands). Any other ideas you can think of?Does anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
Make some natural facials. You can:
(1) Take 2 handfuls of oatmeal (cannot be instant) and a cup of plain yogurt. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes.
(2) Papaya scrub. Take half a papaya, smush it into a paste, and leave on face for 10 minutes.
(3) Banana facial. Take a smushed banana and a teaspoon of honey, mush it, and leave on your face for 10 minutes.
Have fun and don't eat the facials! I tried eating the 1st one once and it tasted so bad LOL.
~BecksDoes anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
norestaurant week nyc sample sales
Make some natural facials. You can:
(1) Take 2 handfuls of oatmeal (cannot be instant) and a cup of plain yogurt. Leave it on your face for 15 minutes.
(2) Papaya scrub. Take half a papaya, smush it into a paste, and leave on face for 10 minutes.
(3) Banana facial. Take a smushed banana and a teaspoon of honey, mush it, and leave on your face for 10 minutes.
Have fun and don't eat the facials! I tried eating the 1st one once and it tasted so bad LOL.
~BecksDoes anyone have Spa Party Ideas or decorations for a beauty facial graduate?
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Job Brain Storming...?
Hi, So I'm in grade 8 but I really want to explore the jobs out there. Please do not tell me that I'm too young, because I am serious about this. Anyways, so I hope to go into one of the four areas in the future, so please make a list of jobs you think I might like. (P.S, I will be going to university, doing a bachelors, and finishing off with a Masters and more.)
Law
Business- Marketting, or Running My Own Business that will eventually become vrey established and well known(I love fashion, adorable gourmet cupcakes, decorating, etc. any ideas?)
English- writing, not shakespere type of work, but creative writing, or writing books, etc.
Science- In either chem or physics, I HATE Bio:P
Thanks I do chose best answersJob Brain Storming...?
You're in 8th grade.... Just get a job in the local shops.... What else do you think you can do at that age, become a lawyer?
Law
Business- Marketting, or Running My Own Business that will eventually become vrey established and well known(I love fashion, adorable gourmet cupcakes, decorating, etc. any ideas?)
English- writing, not shakespere type of work, but creative writing, or writing books, etc.
Science- In either chem or physics, I HATE Bio:P
Thanks I do chose best answersJob Brain Storming...?
You're in 8th grade.... Just get a job in the local shops.... What else do you think you can do at that age, become a lawyer?
What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
His birthday is in a month or so and I want to get him something really special!
We've been together for 4 and a half years so he means a lot to me, especially when he's turning legal!
He's really into sports, games ( already has COD everything ), he's a funny guy. He likes to play sports too. Obsessed with his car. Just a perfect boyfriend over all! He likes clothes like classy brand such as lacoste and polo and stuff like that.
I was planning on giving him 18 different things;
1. A card
2. Custom wrapped Protein Bars
3. LSU banner
4. Remote control car, ( for him to play with his dog, Lol)
5. Picture frame with the both of us.
6. Car cleaning set
7. Nike football gloves
8. Movie tickets (we go to the movies a alot)
9. Homemade Gourmet Cupcakes
10. Ray Bans
11. Busch Garden tickets ( for the both of us )
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18. A big chocolate kiss, and one from me!
Help me figure out the rest please!What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
A gift certificate to his favorite place
a day together
tickets to a game or concert
a CD of his and or your favorite songs
a nice shirt or tie
car accessories like air fresheners seat or steering wheel covers
a dvd/movie of his favorite show or movie
a picnic or walk in the park
a day in bed (;
a homemade dinner
breakfast in bed
Hope this helps!
Well, you can always give him the gift of love... OR you can give him 2 baseball/football/soccer tickets to a game.What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
subscription to Sports Illustrated. LOL
Well these aren't big gift ideas, but here are a couple of extra things you can give him that are cheap. They're "guy" things. Books from amazon on travel, adventure and sailing. They can be downloaded directly to his computer and he'll get a gift email from you telling him what you've given him.
The 1st book is free thru Christmas as a promotion/gift. It's about a guy who didn't know how to sail who bought a boat and sailed around the world. The 2nd book is about things every sailor needs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OF3鈥?/a>
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JPB鈥?/a>
We've been together for 4 and a half years so he means a lot to me, especially when he's turning legal!
He's really into sports, games ( already has COD everything ), he's a funny guy. He likes to play sports too. Obsessed with his car. Just a perfect boyfriend over all! He likes clothes like classy brand such as lacoste and polo and stuff like that.
I was planning on giving him 18 different things;
1. A card
2. Custom wrapped Protein Bars
3. LSU banner
4. Remote control car, ( for him to play with his dog, Lol)
5. Picture frame with the both of us.
6. Car cleaning set
7. Nike football gloves
8. Movie tickets (we go to the movies a alot)
9. Homemade Gourmet Cupcakes
10. Ray Bans
11. Busch Garden tickets ( for the both of us )
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18. A big chocolate kiss, and one from me!
Help me figure out the rest please!What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
A gift certificate to his favorite place
a day together
tickets to a game or concert
a CD of his and or your favorite songs
a nice shirt or tie
car accessories like air fresheners seat or steering wheel covers
a dvd/movie of his favorite show or movie
a picnic or walk in the park
a day in bed (;
a homemade dinner
breakfast in bed
Hope this helps!
Well, you can always give him the gift of love... OR you can give him 2 baseball/football/soccer tickets to a game.What to get for boyfriends 18th birthday???!!?
subscription to Sports Illustrated. LOL
Well these aren't big gift ideas, but here are a couple of extra things you can give him that are cheap. They're "guy" things. Books from amazon on travel, adventure and sailing. They can be downloaded directly to his computer and he'll get a gift email from you telling him what you've given him.
The 1st book is free thru Christmas as a promotion/gift. It's about a guy who didn't know how to sail who bought a boat and sailed around the world. The 2nd book is about things every sailor needs.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OF3鈥?/a>
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JPB鈥?/a>
Does anybody have some good ideas for a Sip and See party?
I am throwing my best friend a Sip and See party for her and her new baby. Our theme is "angel". We have decided on finger foods, mimosas, flowers, a tip jar, and cupcakes. Is there anything else that we are forgetting? Any ideas to make it a cuter party? All ideas are welcome. Also, should we give little guest presents (like gourmet cookies) to guests as they leave?Does anybody have some good ideas for a Sip and See party?
are you really sure that you want to have mimosas at a baby shower- I understand that no one else is pregnant but being someone that just had a baby shower not long ago it's almost like she will be feeling left out. i know i would. other than that it sounds like your shower will be a good time. you should also give something to the guests as they leave the cookies sound like a good idea.
are you really sure that you want to have mimosas at a baby shower- I understand that no one else is pregnant but being someone that just had a baby shower not long ago it's almost like she will be feeling left out. i know i would. other than that it sounds like your shower will be a good time. you should also give something to the guests as they leave the cookies sound like a good idea.
What should I name my cake shop?
I am a pastry chef and will soon be relocating to the Louisville area. I will be redoing my website and would like to also change the name. I specialize in birthday and special occasion cakes, European style tortes, cheesecakes, cookies, gourmet chocolates, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. Any ideas anyone?What should I name my cake shop?
Lovely?
Torte?
%26lt;Your Name%26gt;'s
Bonbon?
Go for a short, simple, and sweet name. Personally, they're the most memorable.
"Oh So Delectable!" or just "Delectables" or "sweet tooth" "Louisville's Sugar Pan" "Louiseville's Sweet Treats" 'One Bite" or "Insatiable"What should I name my cake shop?
deliziosa prodotti da forno
means delicious bakedd goods in italian
Monster Kuchen
monster cakes in german
votre boulangerie est ma boulangerie
your bakery is my bakery in french
produits de boulangerie dans mon coeur
baked goods in my heart
I make and sell italian cookies.So I named my business after my mother because she taught me everything I know. Concetta's Italian Cookies.
How about Cakes Etc.or your first name followed by (Sally's )Home Made Cakes Etc.
Cookin Cakes Cakery
ABC'S ---%26gt; amazing blazing cakes
Kung Fu Cakery
Celebration Cakeration
Candy coated cakes with crumbs
The Cooking Crumbs
Cheesey Cakery
Cookies Cooking Crumbs
The Cake Farm. With cute little pictures of cakes running around in fields and suchlike.
Kafana, Ooh La La, Les Petits Gateaux, Patisserie, Torta, Love, Gourmandises.
Special Oc-cake-sions
[your name]'s Bakery/Cakes/Cake Shop
Pastry-vents
Baked Beauty
Bridal Bakery
Delectable Cakes
Marie Antoinette's with Let Em Eat Cake right underneath that
build-a-cake workshop and have a section were kids can make their own little cakes for only ten dollars a piece
awsome cakes
%26lt;your name%26gt;'s Cakery
Chicken cake
Let Them Eat Cake
the english muffin.
'Have your Cake and eat it too" Cake shop
name it LOUISVILLES CAKES SHOP...................i would go there..........
the upper crust cake shop or somethin like that
Yummy Cakes
I like to keep it simple. :P
How about sweets 'n' treats?
Cakes-r-Us
sprinkles n' ****
um a slice of heaven perhaps
Tarts 4 Ur Heart Pastries %26amp; Bakery: t4Uh.com kinda rolls off the tongue eh?
Lovely?
Torte?
%26lt;Your Name%26gt;'s
Bonbon?
Go for a short, simple, and sweet name. Personally, they're the most memorable.
"Oh So Delectable!" or just "Delectables" or "sweet tooth" "Louisville's Sugar Pan" "Louiseville's Sweet Treats" 'One Bite" or "Insatiable"What should I name my cake shop?
deliziosa prodotti da forno
means delicious bakedd goods in italian
Monster Kuchen
monster cakes in german
votre boulangerie est ma boulangerie
your bakery is my bakery in french
produits de boulangerie dans mon coeur
baked goods in my heart
I make and sell italian cookies.So I named my business after my mother because she taught me everything I know. Concetta's Italian Cookies.
How about Cakes Etc.or your first name followed by (Sally's )Home Made Cakes Etc.
Cookin Cakes Cakery
ABC'S ---%26gt; amazing blazing cakes
Kung Fu Cakery
Celebration Cakeration
Candy coated cakes with crumbs
The Cooking Crumbs
Cheesey Cakery
Cookies Cooking Crumbs
The Cake Farm. With cute little pictures of cakes running around in fields and suchlike.
Kafana, Ooh La La, Les Petits Gateaux, Patisserie, Torta, Love, Gourmandises.
Special Oc-cake-sions
[your name]'s Bakery/Cakes/Cake Shop
Pastry-vents
Baked Beauty
Bridal Bakery
Delectable Cakes
Marie Antoinette's with Let Em Eat Cake right underneath that
build-a-cake workshop and have a section were kids can make their own little cakes for only ten dollars a piece
awsome cakes
%26lt;your name%26gt;'s Cakery
Chicken cake
Let Them Eat Cake
the english muffin.
'Have your Cake and eat it too" Cake shop
name it LOUISVILLES CAKES SHOP...................i would go there..........
the upper crust cake shop or somethin like that
Yummy Cakes
I like to keep it simple. :P
How about sweets 'n' treats?
Cakes-r-Us
sprinkles n' ****
um a slice of heaven perhaps
Tarts 4 Ur Heart Pastries %26amp; Bakery: t4Uh.com kinda rolls off the tongue eh?
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