Retail Confectioners International
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Tip #22: Writing Effective Job Descriptions

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While “Jack of All Trades” might sound like a fitting job description for the position you are looking to fill, having a more specific tit...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tip #21: Fun Summer Product Ideas

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Summertime is just around the corner so we have rounded up some fun product ideas for you to incorporate in your candy store this year.   ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tip #20: Create Fun on the Job

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RCI members and staff were recently in Florida for the RCI Spring Regional Institute event as well as a Mastering Caramels educational cou...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Tip #19: Stale Pretzels are Best for Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

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Everything is better covered in chocolate, right? We agree! If you’re taking the ever-popular sweet and salty route and covering pretz...
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Tip #18: Add a Facebook ‘Like’ Button to Your Website

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So, you’ve taken the time to set up your business Facebook page. You’ve even updated the page with a cover photo for the new timeline ...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tip #17: Link Up With RCI in San Francisco

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We’re busy planning and preparing for our upcoming Annual Convention and Industry Expo in San Francisco, June 11 through 15. This week’s t...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Tip #16: Chocolate and Candy Makers Must-Read List

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Are you looking for the perfect book to teach you how to make and work with candy or chocolates? Well, of course, there is no such thing a...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tip #15: Add Some Spice to Your Chocolate for Cinco de Mayo

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With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, get prepared to add some spice to your confections. You can add spice to nearly anything – fr...
Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tip #14: Customer Service Is More Than Common Courtesy

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Today’s tip is to take the time to train your employees in the realm of customer service. Reminding your employees of the adage, ‘Treat ot...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Tip #13: Choosing the Right Packaging for Your Candy and Chocolates

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The subject of packaging could easily cover multiple blog posts so we are just focusing on one of the many important factors to consider t...
Monday, March 19, 2012

Tip #12: Help Your Customers Celebrate American Chocolate Week

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We’re so excited this week is American Chocolate Week! If you have a store in the U.S., or if you have American customers, here are a few ...
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Tip #11: Making Less Mess with Moulds

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Does your chocolate make a bit of a mess when shaking out the excess chocolate from your molds like this photo? Sure, you have parchme...
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tip #10: Stay Connected to the Chocolate and Candy Industry

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Relationships are the key to success in any industry. Therefore, the networking and resulting connections made in the chocolate and candy in...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Tip #9: Who Said That? Using Google Alerts

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Whether you like it or not, people are talking about your business online. Be sure you’re aware of any online coverage your business recei...
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Tip #8: Choosing Flooring for Your Candy Manufacturing Space

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If you’re considering a new floor for your confectionery manufacturing facility, there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind. Ta...
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