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Start Your Food Business

Get the resources, accountability and expertise you need to start or grow your food business with the Food Business Success™ Mini Courses

Mini Courses

Get all of the videos, checklists and resources at once and go at your own pace.

Business Foundations I Course

Don't waste time and money trying to set up your food business. Stop doing research and trying to figure out which licenses you need! This course takes you through each step you need to complete to set up a legitimate food business and be ready to start selling your product. The course includes videos, a checklist and a resource guide with links to all of the steps we go through.

$79.00 USD
Business Foundations II Course

Don't waste time and money trying to set up your food business. Stop doing research and trying to figure out which licenses you need! This course takes you through each step you need to complete to set up a legitimate food business and be ready to start selling your product. The course includes videos, a checklist and a resource guide with links to all of the steps we go through.

$79.00 USD
Business Foundations I & II

Get both Foundations Courses and save $20 by bundling! 

$138.00 USD
Cash Flow Management

Knowing your numbers and being able to make better decisions during this time is crucial to staying in business! You MUST have a rolling cash flow to know exactly when you need to borrow money or even close the doors. We will also discuss the difference between cash flow and profitability and ways you can increase your cash flow during this crucial time.

$39.00 USD
Pricing for Profitability

Don't start an expensive hobby! Start a profitable food business. Knowing your true Cost of Goods Sold now and for scaling up is crucial to your success. Understand how to price your product through distribution and plan for your profitability by understanding the common expenses a food business incurs. 

$147.00 USD
Forecasting for Profitability

Know what this business will cost you and how long it will take you to break even and make a profit. Each time you scale up requires more capital and you need to plan much further in advance. Get my three year forecast tool with an explanation on how to use it to really understand how to start a profitable business!

$147.00 USD
Labels & Packaging

Don't underestimate the power of your labels and packaging. Not only do they need to help your product leap off the shelf, they also need to be FDA compliant. Then you need barcodes and so much more. This course goes over: why labels and packaging matter, FDA compliance overview for layout, claims, nutrition facts (and exemptions), barcodes and how to get them, messaging and marketing on labels, packaging overview and how you can use this to your advantage and beyond packaging. Plus get a resource page with all my links to get it done.

$97.00 USD

Start Your Farmer's Market Business!

Get started with the Free Masterclass, then get all the tools you need in the Farmers Market Jumpstart Course!

Your Secret Ingredient for Your Success

My monthly coaching membership combines live Q&A calls, industry expertise resources and accountability to keep you focused on making your food business real!

Monthly Coaching Membership

Get the expertise you need to get your questions answered quickly the first time and get the accountability you need to stay on track to launch your food business quickly.  The monthly membership includes two live Q&A calls each month, access to my private Facebook group and bonus monthly exclusive content including interviews with food industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.

$87.00 USD every month
Monthly Coaching Membership PLUS

Get the expertise you need to get your questions answered quickly the first time and get the accountability you need to stay on track to launch your food business quickly.  Super charge your business with two 45 minute private one-on-one calls each month plus get the two live Q&A calls each month, access to my private Facebook group and bonus monthly exclusive content including interviews with food industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.

$197.00 USD every month
90 Minute Business Strategy Session

Need answers now? Let's go over your business model, pricing, branding, labels, licenses, food safety, product positioning, messaging, sales and marketing and all your questions in this 90 minute recorded zoom strategy session (or split it into two 45 minute sessions) scheduled at your convenience. 

$497.00 USD
FDA & Messaging Label Review

Ready to move into wholesale and larger retail? Don't risk throwing hundreds of dollars in the trash for non-compliant labels (let alone potential fines). I have seen it happen. More than once.  Invest in a label review that includes FDA compliance for layout, nutrition facts panel, claims, barcodes and more. I also include a messaging and branding review based on my years of experience helping products leap off the shelf into customers hands.  A label review is for one type of product and up to three varieties. For example, you make a jam with multiple flavors. Additional varieties are $50 each. Includes a 30 minute call to review my recommendations. 

$597.00 USD

DONT START AN EXPENSIVE HOBBY!

Start a successful food business. Food Business Success™ will help you avoid the mistakes so many food businesses make, saving you time and money and creating a roadmap for your success

Wholesale Ready Programs

Now is the time to up-level your product and brand and get onto store shelves desperate for product.

Wholesale Readiness Package

Ready to get your product in front of buyers? Make sure you have a professional, great looking sell sheet, a spreadsheet with all the information required by different grocery stores including pallet size and weight, barcodes and MSRP.  This is for two page sell sheet recommended for 1 - 6 products. Additional products will require additional pages like a 4-page booklet. There will be an additional cost for additional pages. You can email hello@foodbizsuccess and let me know the number of products you have. 

$399.00 USD
Pricing for Profitability

Don't start an expensive hobby! Start a profitable food business. Knowing your true Cost of Goods Sold now and for scaling up is crucial to your success. Understand how to price your product through distribution and plan for your profitability by understanding the common expenses a food business incurs. 

$147.00 USD
Labels & Packaging

Don't underestimate the power of your labels and packaging. Not only do they need to help your product leap off the shelf, they also need to be FDA compliant. Then you need barcodes and so much more. This course goes over: why labels and packaging matter, FDA compliance overview for layout, claims, nutrition facts (and exemptions), barcodes and how to get them, messaging and marketing on labels, packaging overview and how you can use this to your advantage and beyond packaging. Plus get a resource page with all my links to get it done.

$97.00 USD
FDA & Messaging Label Review

Ready to move into wholesale and larger retail? Don't risk throwing hundreds of dollars in the trash for non-compliant labels (let alone potential fines). I have seen it happen. More than once.  Invest in a label review that includes FDA compliance for layout, nutrition facts panel, claims, barcodes and more. I also include a messaging and branding review based on my years of experience helping products leap off the shelf into customers hands.  A label review is for one type of product and up to three varieties. For example, you make a jam with multiple flavors. Additional varieties are $50 each. Includes a 30 minute call to review my recommendations. 

$597.00 USD
Cash Flow Management

Knowing your numbers and being able to make better decisions during this time is crucial to staying in business! You MUST have a rolling cash flow to know exactly when you need to borrow money or even close the doors. We will also discuss the difference between cash flow and profitability and ways you can increase your cash flow during this crucial time.

$39.00 USD

WHAT OTHER'S HAVE TO SAY

Don't take my word for it. My clients love to tell you how much easier I made their lives and the money and time they saved.

LIFE'S A BUCH

"This has been the most amazing support system! Sari has helped me with so many helpful tools that have helped my kombucha idea grow into a real business. She has years of knowledge in the natural foods industry. This is the ONLY way to go if you are starting a food business!"

~ Rachael

J. BRADY SEASONINGS

“After two years and finally getting some traction after working with Sari, my biggest piece of advice is to seek out expert help sooner than later”

~ Brady

FORT COLLINS PICKLE COMPANY

"I wish I had a course like this when I started my pickle business three years ago. Having an understanding of the industry I was a getting into, the rules and regulations around my product and just how much work would be involved to make a profit would have been gold."

~ Mykel

Want to Launch Faster Without Wasting Money? Ready to Actually Be Profitable?

Get The Startup or Scaleup Accelerator Experience with the complete roadmap for your success. The doors for the accelerator will open very soon. You don't want to miss the special bonuses only for students on the waitlist.

BUSINESS BASICS

BRAND BLUEPRINT

PLANNING FOR PROFITABILITY

PRODUCTION PLANNING

CREATE A ROADMAP FOR SUCCESS

ONE-ON-ONE AND LIVE Q&A CALLS

I have a great idea I want to launch
I have a business & want to grow

Hello! It's nice to meet you!

My name is Sari Kimbell and I am a food and drink industry expert. 

My passion is helping people start and grow successful food businesses.

I have over 15 years of experience in the food industry helping people get their food idea out of their kitchen and into farmers' market, grocery stores and commerce.

The time is right for small producers. New markets pop up every day with customers looking for artisan, hand crafted and locally-sourced food and drinks. 

Together, let's turn your passion a profitable food business!

~ Sari  

Results are not guaranteed. Starting a profitable business is a result of the hard work you put in and market timing. 

Email [email protected] with any questions.

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