What's new and exciting?

Yeah, I know...it's been a while since I checked in. It's been very busy (which is good). There's a lot happening that I've been meaning to write about. I just have to take a few minutes even though it's late to tell about some new and exciting developments.

So, I have made all the products and I have even had a few sales. They've come from friends and family through the website. It's been fun packaging up the orders and taking them to the post office (yeah, it's the little things that make me happy :) Remember that gourmet and specialty food store that placed an order in December that I blogged about? Well, now that the inventory is available and labeled (more about the product labels below) I'll be delivering that order tomorrow. After that, I'll reveal the name of the gourmet and specialty food store so check back to find out more.

So the product labels...it took a little bit of work to finish the design of those and then a really long time to get them printed just right. Finally, it worked out and I was able to order them. For the past couple of weeks, I've been a labeling machine, cutting and adhering product labels onto the items. This work has completely taken over my dining room. There are boxes everywhere.

Not sure if I mentioned this in a previous blog...Shawn, the Proprietor of The Reservoir Inn Restaurant in West Hurley, NY where I'm renting the kitchen expressed interest in featuring my products on the restaurant's menu- how cool is that? I will be getting some product over to him in the next day or two so his Chef can experiment to decide what dishes will be featured. Check back for updates about that as well so you can know when you can visit the Reservoir Inn and order a meal prepared with one of my products. It will be a great way to try my gourmet products and you'll also be able to purchase those items you enjoyed right there at the Restaurant- how cool is that too?

So what's next? Well, I'll be in the kitchen producing inventory on a pretty hectic schedule over the next couple of weeks, so it's going to be really busy for me. I'd like to kick things off you know, more "officially", really start getting the word out but I need to make more inventory first because I definitely don't have enough right now. I'm hoping to really increase the sales momentum mid to late March.

It's tax season- all you entrepreneurs out there who own corporations, remember your corporate tax filings are due by 3/15. If you're looking for a new Accountant, let me know. I'm very happy with the attention and service my Accountant provides and I would be happy to share his name and number if anyone is interested.

Well, that's the major news for now. I'll be back in touch tomorrow and will reveal the name of that gourmet and specialty food store where you will be able to purchase Baron's International Kitchen products. Stay tuned!

Terry