Thursday 24 October 2013

Rambling thoughts from our little business meeting

 
As a home based business it is nice to be able to sit down with others and bounce ideas and information off others who are in the same boat.  That's what we did today - I always feel rejuvenated and refreshed.  Lorna from Your Perfect Gift has the most amazing gift baskets - I know how much work she puts into each basket order.  Getting ready for Christmas as a business can be frustrating because most consumers don't want to even think about it!  Lorna puts personal attention into her Christmas baskets so they are stunning and you won't be disappointed!(plus it when you send one - you look good too)  Also check out the Facebook page too! 
 
Kristina from Par-T-Perfect runs an awesome party event company!  Educating people to know that they make sure their equipment is properly maintained and checked all the time, insurance coverage is there, and the staff is well trained to make sure no one gets hurt.  Something most people don't think about when hiring a party company.  Check out their Facebook page too!
 
Myself (Gwen) from SweetArt Supplies have some incredible cake and cupcake decorating supplies, edible imaging and some party supplies too.  We now have two big bulk stores in Victoria - some of items we just can't compete with! Except as Lorna and Kristina pointed out a few things - FRESHNESS - our edible products don't sit on a shelf for months and months, Quality- our liners come from Sweden they are grease proof and don't lose the colour, and to me the most important thing - Sanitary.  Bulk items can have their place for many people - I prefer - if I have to buy from bulk personally to use bins that you put the bag underneath and fill it.  There is something about bins that you bend over so hair and stuff can fall into it, everyone's hands on the handle - etc --- don't get me started --- it just grosses me out!  Also most people who are selling their cakes - cannot take a chance of contamination of the products that they use.
 
We chatted about social media - that is making us all less social even when we are face to face!  I like picking up the phone or sitting down and chatting with people. 
 
If every one spent just once a month $10- $20.00 at a small local business - how much that would help us all!
 
We all have advertising challenges - and small budgets, so asking our customers to write a referral or note that goes on the website always helps especially an on listing sites like Shop in Victoria 
 
If you have bought something from us we would really appreciate a review :)
 
Here is the recipe for the Scones (repeated so you don't have to go hunting for them)
 
 
 
 
 
Cheese Scones


1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


1 1/2 tsp baking powder


1 tsp dry mustard


1/2 tsp salt


1 green onion chopped finely (optional) or chives


2 bacon strips cooked and chopped (optional)


4 Tbs cold unsalted butter, cut up


1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese


2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese


1 large egg


1/2 cup buttermilk


Heat oven to 400F


Put flour, baking powder, dry mustard, and salt into large bowl; mix well


Add butter and cut in with pastry blender or rub in with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine granules.


Add cheeses, bacon and or green onion and toss to mix


Break egg into the milk and beat with a fork to blend well.


Pour this mixture over the flour mixture and stir with a fork until dough forms - do not over mix


turn out dough onto a lightly floured board and give 10 to 12 kneads. Cut dough in half and knead each half briefly into a ball, turn smooth side up and pat or roll into a 6inch circle.


Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.




Bake 12 - 15 minutes --- check at 12 or until medium brown.

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