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Holmes service jelly, etc.. I need your input!

TattooKenny said:
John, have you thought about paying a small hourly wage + commission? This way you not killing yourself with a huge paycheck to someone without the sales. You get the help you need and they get paid when you do;-) I've worked like that a few times and it made me bust my ass and put real pride into my work. I knew if I wanted to make any money that I had to get it done and help spread the word. Food for thought. Having someone there to help you will make things a lot easier for you I can tell you that. The good thing about hiring anyone is that they can be replaced anytime. And you might go through a few before you find that great employee. That's just part of business.
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This is a good idea. Also let them know that it's not just the quantity of work they crank out, but the quality as well. There's no point in having someone who can produce a lot if what they're producing is all crap. You don't want your name being tarnished because some windowlicker doesn't care about the quality.

JohnRobHolmes said:
Records show the order was placed at three PM. I see that it shipped a few days ago and you should have received it just a few minutes after the order was placed. It may have been an hour late on delivery though, our Order Predictor module needs some work. if this is not the case I suggest you call your local postmaster and give him my secret code. Don't join him in the back room if he offers.
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Sweet, I'll be looking for a package sometime last week then"thumbsup"
 
In the abstract that question is how to scale a service business. The answer to that 100 years ago was to get an apprentice, and train them up. Although that creates as many problems as it resolves in many cases (different problems), but items that take time and attention either way.

You could consider outsourcing fullfillment, bill paying, and some of the initial customer contact, have a secretary screen and categorize your email so instead of 3 minutes each, you can go through them quicker. There are some decent virtual assistance's for higher online, checking with a friend of mine who runs his own company full time and swears by his VPA, to get a reference.
 
So, what you are going to want to do is find a friend who has access to a military base that has a commissary (our grocery stores for those who don't know) and have them take you there. There you will find a whole half of an isle with jam, jelly, preserves, you name it. Best part. It is ALL tax free. With that amount of savings you could pick up a part time employee!

In all seriousness though, I agree, the commission on a small hourly wage is a good way to go. It inspires the employee to work hard, and go the extra mile to put out a product that they are proud of, all the while, not killing overhead.
 
Idea 1: Burn the place down, collect the insurance, move to a grape growing region and make all the jelly you want.

Idea 2: Sell the business to Integy or a similar high quality electronics company.
 
Chris_The_Battery_Man said:
With your particular problem, I would recommend finding a young kid, eager to work after school. But you will be looking for the right individual. Someone who is loyal, and isn't just there for JUST a check. Someone who wants to learn, and to help the business grow. Start him/her out part time with hours after school. This will probably give you that break you need at a good point in the day. This may be hard to find in a person. But I think it's worth it.
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Sounds like jrh needs to move to Colorado :mrgreen: It be perfect way for me to spend my evenings

But seriously, it be hard to find a kid who wants to be at work for more than just a check...especially when it comes to sh*t work for the first while till they get any skizzles
 
Pick a week you need help, I will come down and help ya for the knowledge. You won't even have to share you jelly. :mrgreen:
 
JohnRobHolmes said:
We don't need useful insight, this is chit chat! Although I am taking recommendations on jelly.
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Well in that case, I recommend Smuckers strawberry jam spread on some fresh biscuits from Popeyes Fried chicken, nothing else tastes as good. "thumbsup"
 
Start taking your grape jelly from Dennys in the little packets.

I know they aren't as easy to fit your feet into, but there comes a time in everyone's lives where they have to make sacrafices
 
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go get a cup of coffee, pat the new wife on the arse x2, go outside, look at the stars and be thankful, twist it up, flame it up, exhale and relax for you my friend are in the drivers seat and the course you choose can be best reflected by the butter you put beside your jelly. My preference, PETROLEUM jelly, it just makes life easier. Now wheres my fawkin armature?:evil:
 
Chris_The_Battery_Man said:
With your particular problem, I would recommend finding a young kid, eager to work after school. But you will be looking for the right individual. Someone who is loyal, and isn't just there for JUST a check. Someone who wants to learn, and to help the business grow. Start him/her out part time with hours after school. This will probably give you that break you need at a good point in the day. This may be hard to find in a person. But I think it's worth it.
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THATS ME!:mrgreen::mrgreen:

PS I have 4 years of culinary training;-)
 
My kid would probably work for jelly. He truly hates drywall. I would gladly trade you for a few combos.
Hard to find a good cub these days.
FYI sandhill plum jelly is the only way to go.
 
Try the apricot great value jelly. Awesome on buttermilk biscuits. Not sure how well it would work on glass.

I like building wheels also. Hadn't built one in years, so I did it just for fun a while back. Just something about taking all those little spokes and building a nice wheel.

You are in a tough position. Getting an official employee is a big step, but maybe it's something that's necessary.
 
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