Dear Dave,I’m a beginner/learner trying to start a salsa business. A potential client asked me if I had insurance (in case someone claimed my salsa made them ill) and if I had a license. Could you tell me how do I get insurance and how do I get a license? Any other beginner type instructions would be helpful. Could you …
Hot Sauce Bottle and Label Suppliers needed
Dear Dave,My companies name is Carm Products, Inc. I am in the business of making hot sauce and other stuff. I would like to sell my hot sauce and need some advice. I also need contact on where I can get labels, bottles cheap? What should I do? and can you help me?Regards,MilcaMilca:Most states do not allow companies to bottle …
Hobby Salsa Maker seeking Jars
Dear Dave,I’ m preparing individual containers of salsa for a church function. Should I use plastic or glass containers and what’s a good site for ordering them? In addition, do you know any manufacturers who could assist with the "canning" process? I’m wearing out my personal assembly line of relatives.Thanks, CarolCarol:You should definitely use glass containers. Most glass manufacturers sell …
Opening a Hot Shop
Dear Dave,Is it too late to open a Hot Sauce Shop? Is this a fad or are the hot heads here to stay? How do I know what is going to move off the shelves. Could you help me pick up a good line of sauces?Thanks,CynthiaHi Dave!When I was in San Diego a few years ago I ran across a …
Buying a small Hot Sauce Business
Dear Dave,A small but well known hot sauce manufacturer is interested in selling their recipe and name. Is there any way for me to get a value of the business before I buy to make sure my offer is consistent with the worth of the business?Thanks,AnonymousAnon.:There are many factors to consider when valuing a business, including gross sales, net profit, …