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Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/24/09 12:27:45
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hey Robert good to have you aboard. I don't have much for advice, I am a beginner myself. But I wish you luck! Take care. Ciao
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/24/09 12:25:13
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hey Maren thanks for the much needed "lift"! I can see the opportunity in a chocolate business. I have a few very good ideas for our buisiness. It's just a matter of getting the location I want, and of course learning the ins and outs of chocolate. Maren if you dont mind, how is the online thing going for you? Its also a consideration for us, but my big question is is it worth it? Anyway Maren thanks so much, and good luck to you as well. Stay well. Oh one other thing. Do you know of any wholesalers with good chocolate with, say 100 or 50lbs. minimums : )
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/20/09 10:36:22
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Not at all. But thanks for the consideration Andre.
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/20/09 04:38:49
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hey thank you very much Brendan. I appreciate the advice. Actually my partner and I are in the process of doing the financial planning part of it right now. Considering the fact that by trade I am a union mason, this is all very new to me. And to be honest, a bit frightening. I wonder where one could find info on the success rates of small chocolate shops? And like something that pinpoints where and how shops fail, and where the trouble spots are. Anyway Brendan thanks alot, hope to hear from you soon.
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/16/09 05:55:06
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Thanks alot Andre. I really appreciate the "much needed advice". I hope that things are well with you, and that you are attaining your goals! Talk to you soon.
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/12/09 11:57:12
10 posts

Where do I start as an aspiring chocolate seller?


Posted in: Tech Help, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques

Hello. How does someone get started in this buisiness? I mean, how do you begin a small chocolate buisiness? Ideally I would like to have a small shop and maybe even make my own someday. Can you start in your kitchen? You know, buying it in bulk from a wholesaler and molding it and decorating it? What are the very first steps to take?
updated by @Joshua D. Rector: 04/30/15 18:19:28
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/13/09 05:30:01
10 posts

How small can a small shop be?


Posted in: Opinion

I don't know Andre, I hear chocolate can be very profitable! : )
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/13/09 05:24:32
10 posts

How small can a small shop be?


Posted in: Opinion

Good to both you and your husband!
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/13/09 05:21:40
10 posts

How small can a small shop be?


Posted in: Opinion

Hi Andre. It sounds like you and I are in a similar position. I think I may be a step or two behind you though. I want to get making chocolate at home. You know on a very small scale, to get a feel for it, and make some money to put towards the shop. I by the way I am from NY as well. Any suggestions? Reply to my post. "Aspiring chocolate seller". So how did you get into chocolate? Good luck Andre!
Joshua D. Rector
@Joshua D. Rector
09/12/09 05:33:36
10 posts

American, Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Makers: A Complete List


Posted in: Tasting Notes

Hello everyone I am new to this so forgive me as I dive in here. Not to get of the subject here but I have another question about the "business". What is the best way start a small chocolate business. I mean without jumping into loans and all that? I mean we want to start in our kitchen at first. To start building capitol and to develope a reputation. I mean you guys seem to really know your stuff PLEASE help? Thank you so much!