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Comment on Partnerships - Should You Form One? by Anderson Kex

Anderson Kex — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:47:14 +0000

thanks for the expertise. But if I may ask how can one find PARTNERS online that will be committed to work or how can one make a team that will be successful if one have a marketing oppotunity that will need expert to handle people coming together to achive a common goel in terms of partners were every body have its own specialities.
please I need contrebutors from all expert.
Thanks
Anderson kex E.
kex_ng@yahoo.com

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Olivia Willingham

Olivia Willingham — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:47:03 +0000

We too have been let down by this woman & her company. My sister & I booked us & our mother in for the $90 per person cupcake course for my Mum’s birthday & surprised her the day before with what we had planned. Three hours prior to us leaving to travel to the course, this woman phoned stating that the floors were being sanded & therefore the course was cancelled for the day! Hardly an apology was given & she even tried to book us in for another course further down the track. Despite attempts to contact her & get our money back, it has all gone nowhere. Attempts will continue…

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Rach

Rach — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:04:38 +0000

Shes a selfish cow & couldn’t care less about any one shes ripped off on the way down.She swore to her staff that all brides & upcoming orders had been notified re. their orders & only as things have unfolded have they found out otherewise.She paid no taxes & owed $200,000 to the tax office not to mention all her Staff in excess of $100,000 plus creditors its just a joke & not a good one!!Yes its been bought by her “close” friend & shes running it again with not so much of a minutes thought for anyone shes ripped off.She doesn’t deserve a business(although technically on paper its not now hers!!)& i would hope anyone reading this can support all those shes ripped off & not buy from her again.

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Narelle

Narelle — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:17:22 +0000

I am upset and angry to find out that Crabapple (mum call’s them Crapapple) have gone into receivership.
I also booked them for my Wedding cake. I am upset that we received no letter advising what is happening…and am now angry to find out that they are now reopening under the name of Crabapple cupcakes and supplies and have still not received any communication telling us that we are not getting our deposit back….or at least they could offer to make our cakes under then “new” company name. Jennifer spare 50c and send you customers a letter advising us whats happening…dont leave us in the lurch….

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Ross

Ross — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:37:59 +0000

Thanks for the info, looks like my timing may have been a little off.

In researching the company, I did find some of their practices strange, such as the fact that they continued to sell at markets.

The business model did not lend itself to expansion and would appear far too labour intensive for the volume of market they were trying to capture and service. Maybe the new owner will be able to invest in some processes to increase production and shelf life without greatly diminishing quality.

Jo-Anne, good to hear you have a replacement cake for your wedding.

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Jo-Anne

Jo-Anne — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:11:35 +0000

I met with Jennifer in March this year and booked Crabapple to supply my wedding cake. Purely by accident I found out 2 weeks ago that they have gone into receivership. Taking my $100 deposit and leaving me without a cake (my wedding is in 2 weeks time). I am disappointed that I did not receive a courtesy letter pointing out that I needed to find a new wedding cake supplier. As for the deposit, I imagine I will never see that again! Fortunately I have found a lovely lady in Croydon - Juli from Just Cupcakes and she has gone out of her way to help me out. And her cupcakes are even better!!

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Juli

Juli — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:34:45 +0000

Sadly, tis true… the Crabapple Cupcake Bakery went into liquidation the day you wrote/published this article. The business has been sold through liquidators Pitcher Partners, but no word yet on who the purchasers are.

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by admin

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:01:41 +0000

Really? I hadn’t heard that, I’ll go and take a look.

Thanks for the tip.

Comment on Have Your Cake And Sell It Too by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:57:03 +0000

Sadly the problem with the margins is true, as the company is now in receivership.

Comment on Pressed4Time by The cook, the thief, his wife and Shoe Cleaners » Blog Archive » Quick Roundup

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:10:10 +0000

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