New Developments & Announcements 10-04-09

First up, we have recently opened our newest branch at Robinsons Place Manila, right next to Bee Cheng Hiang. We are located on Level 1 of the mall, nearest to the Padre Faura Street entrance. Robinsons Place Manila is bordered by Padre Faura Street, M. Adriatico Street, and Pedro Gil Street in Malate (Ermita), Metro Manila.

Second is a simple list of the bazaars that we will be participating in for October through December of 2009. This can also be found on the Google Calendars widget to the right (once I finish updating it).
Oct 1, 2009 up to March 31, 2010 >> St Francis Square Bazaar
Oct 15 to 18, 2009 >> DTI Exporters Expo at the World Trade Center Tent ( between PTTC & WTC)
Nov 25 to 30, 2009 >> Noel Bazaar at the World Trade Center (Booth #263) at Sen Gil Puyat , Pasay
Dec 4 to 16, 2009 >> Worldbex Bazaar at the World Trade Center (Booth #537)
Dec 18 to 20 , 2009 >> Noel Bazaar at the World Trade (Booth #117)
Dec 16 to 22, 2009 >> 2nd Manila Toys & Gift Show at Megatrade Hall 2, Level 5, Mega B, SM Megamall (Booth #84)

Last update is a reminder that if anyone would like bulk orders of ingredients or other items for Christmas, now or the following couple of weeks would be the excellent time to make your orders so that we can prepare for the Christmas rush and set aside a portion of our holidays inventory in advance. We can be reached at any of our stores or by e-mail (see the above tabs for our stores or e-mail link).

Business Development Ideas 09-02-09

I've always been interested in hearing the stories of our customers buying from Bakers Depot, and how they use our products. One recurring story is a baking project that they want or have turned into a business. This particular segment will feature ideas, suggestions, tips, links, and other features that may be of interest to those who want to take the next step in their baking passions, and turn it into a vibrant business.

Publications like newspapers and magazines are important to show us whats out there, whats hot, or whats new. One particular publication showcasing new business trends is Entrepreneur Magazine. I chose this magazine to feature particularly because of the September 2009 issue's discussion on the red hot trend of bazaars.

It is perfect timing for the Christmas holidays! This issue is highly recommended for businesses-to-be, especially due to the place of food and tiangges in our culture and during the holidays.

Food is the great equalizer in our society -- all levels enjoy the upcoming holidays with food and feasting. Many people may not buy ensaymada or cakes every day for personal consumption but once the holidays roll around, you can bet that baked goods sales skyrocket. If you can bake, you can sell, and what better way to sell than in bazaars where the costs are cheap with plentiful people around? There is almost zero risk in starting out in bazaars.

Check out the Entrepreneur September 2009 issue and read up about participating in bazaars. By the way, we will be participating in some of these bazaars so hopefully we'll see you there! Make sure to stop by and say hi!

If you want to know more, make sure to head to Entrepreneur.com.ph for additional information.