HILLIARDS LITTLE DIPPER FOR SALE
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Ok I'm having a difficult time figuring how to private message you. Are you still unable to post pics?
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HILLIARDS LITTLE DIPPER FOR SALE
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I would like to see pics I'll send my email
Salesperson
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Thanks for responding. I was more just wondering if there was an industry average percentage that a rep would be expecting and if I could even come close to.
Salesperson
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Hi, has anyone here ever hired an outside salesperson? I'm considering it on commission only. Any idea what the normal percentage is for this industry? I have no idea what is an acceptable percentage
updated by @Krista2: 04/09/15 15:03:12
Suppliers and pricing
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Thanks for the info guys/gals
I too tried the icoa and while I actually liked the taste, it wasn't the flavor I was looking for for my truffles.
Suppliers and pricing
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Hi everyone! Are any of you willing to post which couverture a you use and approximate pricing you get? I'm currently going through chocosphere and am very happy with their service but am wondering if better pricing on some of the brands can be obtained (perhaps once I can purchase large quantities) and where. I'm wondering if it's competitive to what you are all paying. Also just curious which couvertures you picked to work with. Thanks
updated by @Krista2: 06/29/23 16:49:02
Marketing
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Brad that's fantastic! May I ask, how did you go about getting the first few groups of customers? I'm assuming the word of mouth has continued to keep you booked but what did you do to get the word out the first few? Do they return to purchase retail also? Thanks so much for taking the time to respond
Marketing
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Hi, what have you tried as far as marketing that you've had success with? Especially retail, what things have really worked as far as getting new customers when you were a new biz?
updated by @Krista2: 04/10/15 13:05:30
Morello cherry ganache
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Hi thank you for replying. I was using about 11oz + pure (reduced to a thick paste) per lb of white chocolate. No cream. I think I'm just kind of over it, it has so much cherry in it it's really dark but still not enough flavor. Oh well maybe a different cherry variety?
Morello cherry ganache
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That's what I'm doing now, and adding quite a lot, not enough comes through for my tastes.
Morello cherry ganache
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Ugh, so I'm having trouble getting the cherry flavor to come through in a morello cherry cheesecake truffle. I'm using quite a high percentage of reduced cherry puree but once it's in the very mild cheesecake ganache I get nothing ( okay VERY little)cherry flavor that comes through. It's driving me nuts! Any suggestions?
updated by @Krista2: 04/14/15 11:23:13
Best sellers
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Hi, so you're mainly selling pre packaged gift boxes? Do you do bars as well? Thanks
Best sellers
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Hi
Hopefully I'm not being too forward asking this but I guess if it is, you guys just won't answer. Anyway, I'm curious how many pieces (truffles, Bon bons, etc) you sell per day and what items people are buying the most of, is it bars, truffles, covered fruits, etc you get the picture. Thanks for any info
updated by @Krista2: 04/10/15 23:14:52
Packaging source - clear plastic tubes
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Hi guys/gals
Do any of you know of the best place to get small clear cylinder packaging? I'm thinking something that could hold small panned items. Thanks
updated by @Krista2: 06/29/23 16:49:02
Belcolade opinions?
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Hi!What's your opinion on Belcolade couvertures? Especially the noir superieur or other darks? Opinions on any of their product line appreciated
updated by @Krista2: 04/10/15 08:49:06
Best purees?
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The only brand I've used so far is boiron and I really liked the flavor of the passion fruit but the morello cherry has too much sugar added. It's excessively sweet to my taste. The passion fruit was extremely runny like juice so I had to reduce it a lot. Just wondering how it rates compared to others since this is all I've tried as far as premade. Passion fruit would be pretty hard to come by here fresh, and when I can get it it's pretty spendy. I'm curious what brands are considered best/worst quality.
Best purees?
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Hi! I'm wanting to get advice on the best brands of fruit purees and best places to order them. Any advice greatly appreciated
updated by @Krista2: 04/09/15 20:30:41
Please help Glassine cups
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Thanks! I don't see any pricing, do you happen to know about what they run on average for standard cups?
Please help Glassine cups
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Hi,Where do you all purchase glassine cups? I have been getting some from papermart but lately the quality has been awful. I would like to find some that are heavier dark brown tightly pleated.
updated by @Krista2: 06/29/23 16:49:02
Aargh cracking shell
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They are not refrigerated and the room temperate is 71 degrees
Aargh cracking shell
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So every so often a batch of truffles will crack after dipping and hardeningI do a very thin coat by hand before dipping. Most pf my truffles are pretty thick in consistency(low moisture)What could be going wrong? So frustrated!
updated by @Krista2: 04/21/15 04:36:37
How many per day?
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Hi, how many truffles do you average (completely dipping by han) per day? I'm trying to figure out how many I should be able to do in an 8 hour shift.
updated by @Krista2: 05/04/15 03:34:35
Packaging
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Hi everyone,
do you all know of any good resources for packaging? Who do you use for your chocolate boxes? Thanks much
updated by @Krista2: 04/21/15 04:43:49
Insurance
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Hi everyone!
I am new here, but I just wanted to ask those of you with small businesses where to get liability insurance? I did an internet search and so far havent turned up much info on this. Is there an insurance company that specializes in confectionary manufacturing? Thanks so much for any information you can give.
updated by @Krista2: 04/17/15 04:43:35
chocolate tempering machines
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I have tried 3, yes 3 of the chocovision rev1 machines and so far they have caused me more headache then I care to relive. I contacted chocovision and after troubleshooting they sent me new baffles which seemed to work mediocrely for about 3-4 batches each. Contacted chocovision again, they sent out more baffles but if I want the machines looked overand serviced I have to pay to send the junk back and pay to have them fixed! They were possibly the worst kitchen appliance investment I've ever made!
Needless to say I am not interested in any chocovision models but would love advice on an inexpensive (1500 or less) tempering unit. Doesn't need to be fancy just get the job done. Thanks