In Part I, I shared the process by which I created the manuscripts for The Farmer’s Kitchen and The Farmer’s Office. For as difficult as this may have seemed, it really was the easy part. I wrote about my passion, …
For many entrepreneurs, planning growth through spreadsheet analysis is pretty straightforward. Though entrepreneurs may not like numbers, or have a particular affinity towards them; numbers are black and white. Human Resources, on the other hand, are more nuanced, with many …
A few weeks ago, after the snow stopped falling, I heard the loud whirl of a snow-blower. I looked out the window to see my neighbor Kathy beaming as she wheeled the machine up and down her driveway. I walked …
The first week of January, newspapers and magazines offer a flurry of tips on creating and sticking to New Year’s Resolutions. By the first week in February, most have been tossed out the window. Whether you blame lack of will-power, …
As entrepreneurs, we’ve come to accept that being our own boss isn’t always peaches and cream. We deal with dreaded tasks and chores (bookkeeping, anyone?), and service difficult clients. With some savvy delegation, we unload onerous chores on others. It’s …
Food is personal. Small businesses are, too. Entrepreneurs share their passion and drive with their customers; I am continually inspired by the heart and effort that my clients commit to their ventures. It takes a lot of guts to put …
As you prepare to grow your business, one of the first things you’ll consider is funding. Most entrepreneurs base their decision primarily on the repayment terms: what sort of interest/return does the financier expect and when the funds are expected …
I met a colleague for coffee on a recent afternoon, and she rattled off all the projects she was working on. This woman, I thought to myself, has a full plate! Her three client projects could each be full-time jobs …
Back in the day when I catered, I hired assistants to help wash dishes and serve. One day, my assistant Jean showed up for work with his friend Therecia. “She needs the work more than I do,” he said. His …
Nation’s Restaurant News’ (NRN) just published their Top 5 Culinary Themes of 2015. They surveyed around 1,300 chefs throughout the U.S. about culinary themes that they thought were important this year. At the top of their list were environmental sustainability …