The Business of Food Blog
information to help you start a new food business or grow the one you have
Create an irresistible Brand for your food business
As part of the lunchtime bites session The Business of Food held during May 2020, Jane Del Rosso spoke with Clare Blackstock from Blade Creative to understand more about her passion for brand development, how she supports her clients and works with many to grow their unique brand and business over time.
Tips to manage a growing food business
When you get head down buried on working in your business, it can be hard to stop and refresh your perspective and work on your business. A fresh perspective is critical to making sure your business adapts to your customers needs and changes in the marketplace. Here are our 5 tips to assist you look anew at your business and then develop an action plan to implement change.
Our 5 tips to refresh your perspective about your food business.
When you get head down buried on working in your business, it can be hard to stop and refresh your perspective and work on your business. A fresh perspective is critical to making sure your business adapts to your customers needs and changes in the marketplace. Here are our 5 tips to assist you look anew at your business and then develop an action plan to implement change.
The value of professional food photography
Lee Biderskovy from Lee Bird Photography is a food and product photographer -but her passion is definitely food. With her former career as a journalist, photographer was always in the background and when she became a Mum 12 years ago it gave her the opportunity to launch as a photographer with a focus on family and newborns.
Website design to support your business
Meirav Dulberg from Webby Web Design is a web designer and web developer who focuses on developing the functional structure of a client’s website first to deliver on the functionality a client needs. Then she will work with the branding of the business to merge in visuals with functionality.
What makes a great food business?
The alchemy behind any great business is always a bit of mystery, however there are some key components to to establishing and operating a great food business.
The IT advice your small business needs
Matt Kuter established ITgeniq to assist those getting their own small business going to assist them design their IT system from the beginning so it supports their business operations from the beginming and makes it easier to grow their business over time.
Managing your stress when running a small business.
It’s hard to stay motivated while you get your food business established and work a full time job. Try our tips on decluttering your thoughts and staying focused on your goals.
The benefits of food focussed accelerator programs for start ups
Accelerator Programs are great for entrepreneurs who have a developed a commercial recipe and have a prototype of their food product, but want a supported program to assist them launch into the market place.
What’s new with The Business of Food
Welcome to our updated website, that makes it easier to find the information you need on how we provide practical advice to own a successful food business.
Are you planning for success? 3 tips for your food business plan.
All food businesses need a clear business plan that supports viable growth at a pace you can manage - so here’s 3 tips to develop a useful two page business plan.
Make a profit: use our 5 step process to set your RRP.
If your recommended retail price (RRP) is not worked out properly, you will never make a profit. So try our 5 step process to determine your correct RRP.
You may be a solo operator, but you can be part of the foodie community
It’s important for solo operators to get out of your own business and pay attention to what’s going around you.