• There is a huge breadth of experience and knowledge within the Network.
• Over 15,000 people access the Network forums and newsletters so if somebody on the Network cannot help you, they will usually know someone who can.
• It's great to be able to ask questions whenever you need help- and often get an instant answer
• There are lots of good courses, seminars and events going on and the Network lets you know about them.
• The monthly round up of news and opportunites is invaluable and helps businesses stay ahead of competitors
• Downloadable PDF's and MP3 recordings help members learn new skills or update their knowledge base when you need the information and when you have time to access it
• There is a real community feel on the Network and people are always willing to support you
Here's what a few members say about how The Food Network helps them......
"How has the network helped me? As someone new to business, the network has been an invaluable reference point for me. Not everything is relevant to one's particular needs at the time, but useful to know and importantly to know that 'it' exists. Although one might be working alone, you do not feel isolated."
Albert, Mufaro Family Foods
"I have found the Food Network website helpful and informative. You have a small but irritating problem that you don’t know where to turn — post it on the Food Network and it is amazing how fast you get a solution from a person who has had the same problem."
Michael Haughton, Managing Director, Kimpton Brothers Ltd
"The Food Network is a very good source for 'objective' advice on all sorts of business related issues, food and non-food — we have, for example, had recommendations of food photographers, web-site designers, transport companies, accountants, very useful PR/Marketing advice, technical issues relating to the food industry etc — there is a sense of comfort/solidarity knowing that there are others facing the same problems/experiences as you and it is great that everybody seems so friendly and open to help others."
Nadia Howell, L'Aquila
"Living in an area behind in food issues and lacking resources, I have been able to tap easily into the advice and resources of seasoned professionals in other areas."
"And as an aside: The network has been a great resource for me. I have been able to save time resourcing products and services I need for my business by being able to just ask someone else in the business. I get an instant answer. Living in Northern Ireland it is a bit more difficult to do business. We lack resources for one and we lack the competiveness that makes most business do what they say they will do because there is no where else for us to go. So even if I find the product or service, a lot of the time they just don't show up. I have gone through 2 egg suppliers, 1 major supplier and 3 produce suppliers, because one day they just decided they wouldn't show up with our delivery even though they would say when called, we will be there in 20 minutes. Amazing, it truly is. And granted, being from California I was accustomed to companies fighting for your business and have tried not to have too many expectations, but if you want to make money you have to deliver the goods. Thanks again for the brilliant idea and hard work you do to create a great food community."
Kathy McClean, California Market Bakery,
Tandragee, Northern Ireland
"Beyond all the talk of support for food businesses there is actually very little substance out there. However the Food Network list does deliver, and I recommend any food business to subscribe, as members on this list actually understand how hard it is to run a food business. Some of the best support I have received so far has been from the Food Network . Thanks Guys."
Khalid Sharif, Ummah Chocolate
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