• Edible Arrangements
  • podcast

Over the years I’ve found that media interviews are important and have really helped to spread the story and brand of Edible Arrangements. The interview I did with Guy Raz of “How I Built This” was a thrill.  I’m a fan of public radio and this show. I used to drive around for hours listening to Guy and always have been an admirer of his work. Today as I drive to visit a franchisee, I often tune in and listen to one of his of his podcasts.

This interview was a joyous ride for me.  Take a listen. Let me know what you think.

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  • Connecticut Business Leaders

I recently had the opportunity to attend an incredible gathering of like-minded individuals for a dynamic event called “90 ideas in 90 minutes!” The Hartford Business Journal brought together executives from the Hartford area to discuss how we grew our businesses and to share the key principles we practice in order to continue to achieve success.

Tariq Farid shares business advice with Connecticut business leadersNine executives from diverse industries including healthcare, marketing, food and beverage, and education gathered to share their 10 best ideas, hence, 90 ideas in 90 minutes! The event was designed to provide other business owners and executives ideas to help them improve their businesses.

These are the 10 ideas that have helped me to succeed in business and continue to expand and grow with Edible Arrangements: Continue reading “Sharing Growth Strategies With Other Connecticut Business Leaders”

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  • celebration
  • Edible Arrangements

So many things to celebrate in June.  Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations and of course Father’s Day. Edible Arrangements was there for those special occasions as well as the everyday fresh fruit treats. June was also filled with new store openings, and the renewal of franchise agreements. This infographic shares our news. It rejoices in the hopes and dreams of small business owners across the country.

 

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  • American Dream
  • Edible Arrangements franchisees
  • entrepreneurs
  • small business

I have often said that even though Edible Arrangements has more than 1,300 locations and 800 franchisees around the world, we are really just a big family of small business owners.

And as we celebrate National Small Business Week, it provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the power that small businesses have across the country and around the world. I feel particularly honored to get to work with some of the best small business owners I know every day.

Continue reading “Celebrating the sweet life of the small business owners”

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  • Easter
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Entrepreneurship
Edible Arrangements Easter Arrangement

Every year as Easter approaches I pause to think back and remember where this all started, and every year I’m taken back to memories of two special Easter seasons. That’s because Easter is where the story of my entrepreneurial journey as well as the start of Edible Arrangements really began.

In both cases, while I was intimidated by the challenge that starting new businesses presented, each time it reconfirmed my belief in myself and that I was making the right decisions.

Continue reading “Reflecting on sweet Easter memories”

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