Just because it’s National Hot Dog month, it doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate these other bits of deliciousness! Seems we have a whole lot to celebrate in July! (This is from “TheNibble”, links lead to recipes). National Baked Bean Month National Culinary Arts Month National Grilling Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month… Continue reading What Other Foods to Celebrate in July?
Eating Competition Updates
Well, it’s here – tomorrow – San Jose’s Joey Chestnust defends his possession of “The Mustard Belt” against arch-rival Takeru Kobayashi of Japan at the annual 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. They apparently tried their best to psyce each other out at the weigh-in yesterday, which couldn’t accentuate their differences more –… Continue reading Eating Competition Updates
How Tastes Change…Or At Least Mine
Growing up in Minnesota, when we went fishing, there had to be a needle nose pliers and / or a scissors in our tackle boxes………in case somebody hooked the dreaded catfish, which we didn’t even regard as good enough to be cut up into bait….just something icky to get away from as soon as possible. … Continue reading How Tastes Change…Or At Least Mine
How to Remove Mustard Stains
Just in time for the 4th! BLOT, don’t rub! Mustard contains tumeric, which is a dye, and if you don’t act quickly, you’ll have a permanent blotch on your shirt. (Hmmmm, why not just wear a yellow shirt on hot dog days?). After blotting, pre-treat with your usual laundry aid, and wash as soon as… Continue reading How to Remove Mustard Stains
Free Cheeseburger T-Shirt
if you are one of the first 3,000 FB fans for this beautiful new cheeseburger web site! http://www.cheeseandburger.com/
What About Online Listing Services?
There are all sorts of online listing services, whether you choose to try and market your business yourself, or have an intermediary work for you. I have listed one such resource under the “Links” section on the right hand side of this page. Are they effective? Like any tool, it depends on how you use… Continue reading What About Online Listing Services?
Basic Questions to Ask a Business Broker
Here are a few questions to ask a business broker; you should interview several before selecting one: 1) How long have you been in this business? 2) What is your personal background and business experience? 3) How many transactions have you personally closed? 4) What is the range of values of the transactions you have… Continue reading Basic Questions to Ask a Business Broker
The Company Proctologist
Think of your intermediary, the person representing your business, much as you would approach a visit to a proctologist. This person has to see it all. There’s no point in trying to hide dirt under the carpet. It will only lead to a deal going south at a most inopportune time. It’s better to have… Continue reading The Company Proctologist
Two Reasons To Sell
Problem or opportunity. A problem has occured with the business – a change in the market; financing; health or other disposition of one of the stake olders. Or opportunity. You’re at the top of your game, you’ve been successful, and it’s an opportune time to cash out.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game Redux
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Video Contest Winners–The Dog Get In celebration of July’s National Hot Dog Month, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) is proud to unveil a video compilation of winners from our song and video contest to create an updated version of the century-old song “Take Me Out… Continue reading Take Me Out to the Ball Game Redux