Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Wealth from Cold Cuts?


Wealth from Cold Cuts?

Well sorta… but I am getting ahead of myself. Yesterday Nems Scarim (Owner) and Jacqueline Westergaard (Head Chef) won first place in a cold cuts deli platter contest that took place at a convention in Las Vegas. Contestants were given a limited selection of meats and vegetables, and 20 minutes on the clock.
I can’t help but draw a parallel between this scenario and my favorite definition of an Entrepenuer; One who creates wealth out of nothing. Right now, it seems as if there is “nothing” available for the small (or large) business owner. There are no available loans for working capital and it seems like everything we own has decreased in value. A true Entrepenuer, however, can look past the present situation into a brighter future filled with success and prosperity.
So, to bring this full circle back to the deli platter… We must make something “appetizing” out of a pile of “cold cuts.” This might look like “beefing” up customer service, or increasing community presence and taking “stock” in the people and businesses around you. And of course, what goes better than “cheese” with a “platter” full of social commentary? Hence, this blog entry!

A small disclaimer on the posted picture of the meat platter… Ones created in our kitchen in Tacoma look much tastier.

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