Imagine a police chief interrogating a notorious criminal:
Police Chief: “Let me see here, you have quite a backstory. Theft, forgery, burglary, blackmail, and the list goes on. What do you have to say for yourself?”
Criminal: “Well, it took me a while to figure out my area of expertise!” *
Just like the criminal in this story, introducing your product into the foodservice industry requires a variety of expertise. While large companies have dedicated teams for every function—product development, accounting, sustainability, operations, sales, marketing, and more—small to mid-sized businesses often rely on team members wearing multiple hats.
As a company leader, it’s crucial to recognize your team’s strengths and identify tasks that drain your time. Even if you’re passionate about learning new skills, you must decide if it’s the best use of your limited time.
When you need new skills, you have options: stretch your existing team, hire new talent, or bring in fractional help. The latter can be a cost-effective and strategic choice, bringing growth and fresh ideas from seasoned veterans.
At Grow Foodservice, we offer that fractional expertise in broadline foodservice. With over 100 years of combined experience, we can assist with category management, vendor/customer relationship management, product development, sales management, pricing, and more. While we may not provide a fractional CFO, we can certainly recommend one.
Reach out to Grow Foodservice today and let us help you navigate the complexities of the foodservice industry with our extensive expertise. www.growfoodservices.com
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