Big Bite Workshop Series Kicks Off
Big Spoon Co. is proud to announce our Big Bite Workshop Series in partnership with Virginia Specialty Food Association and The Metropolitan Business League! On the third Tuesday of each month, we'll dive deep into a different topic focused on the business of making and selling food.
DETAILS:
Third Tuesday of the month from June through September
4:00 - 5:30 (virtual)
$15 per workshop, $40 for the 4-part series, booked upfront
The Big Bite – Roadmapping a Strategic Plan
Jill Donaldson Guest Speaker
Tuesday, June 18 4:00 - 5:30
Ok, so you have a product, a business plan and maybe even backers to get your growth moving; now what!? This session will address the tangible steps to implement various strategies across your food business, and allows you to think about where you want to go and how to get there. A road map encompassing marketing, sales, and revenue goals is essential for every business. If you only have time for one workshop, this is it.
Grab a Ladle - Social Media - More is better!
Enrique Mendez and Jacqui Depas Guest Speakers
Tuesday, July 16 4:00 - 5:30
We’ll explore which social media platforms make sense for your business and how to put systems in place to manage them, plus how to create content that excites and inspires viewers. We’ll also discuss how to utilize photography to your advantage, the best practices--plus, what to do when people start paying attention!
Spoon Feed your Audience - Moving off the shelf
Brands we love and their owners
Tuesday, August 20 4:00 - 5:30
A great product is only as strong as what the consumer can feel and experience of it on store shelves. We’ll discuss how to make sure your products speak to your target market with expressive packaging and labeling, as well as how to equip your retailers for success with useful wholesaling materials. Your products must speak for themselves from the shelf.
A Spoon Fulla Sugar — Media and influencer outreach
Eileen Mellon and Richmond Experience Guest Speakers
Tuesday, September 17 4:00 - 5:30
We’ll discuss how to pursue PR to the fullest--the best practices in press releases and interviews--plus, how to maximize that exposure. Put your business on the map by connecting with the media and influencers to share your story with a wider audience. Learn about paid influencers and what to expect