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International Chocolate Awards Finalist
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
We are happy to announce that our latest chocolate truffle addition, the 80% dark chocolate truffle, has become a grand jury finalist in this year's International Chocolate Awards. Each year,... Read more
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Small Business Ups and Downs in a Chocolate Shop
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
We love that you all are as mad as we are. For the entrepreneurial spirit and small business owner, it's often said that it's the toughest job you'll ever have,... Read more
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A Year in Review, 2013 Exploration in Chocolate
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Last year I didn’t quite find enough time to do a proper (numeric) end of year and I always regret that. If I don’t take this very small window, this... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Prepares to Open New Shop in Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
The Secret Chocolatier Expands into Ballantyne
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
It’s an amazing time at The Secret Chocolatier. We began to grow with a wonderful intern named Abby, picked up our first part-timer Natalie, continued growth of friends and family... Read more
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Chocolate in Uptown Charlotte
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Where can you find amazing chocolates in uptown Charlotte? After the passing of our last outpost (Blynk) we are so happy to have two wonderful spots for you to get... Read more
Learning Along the Way, Re-evaluated by Advisors
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Growing a business, any business, in the dark is a recipe for failure. When we began to get serious about The Secret Chocolatier we quickly brought in advisors from SCORE, SBA, and business leaders within our lives. It Takes a Village As the holiday season approaches and we begin looking ahead at the trials and tribulations of 2013 we once again raised our banner seeking out business advice of those who helped us to this point for further ideas on traversing to the next. Through this process we also found... Read more
Halfway through Lent
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
Springtime Greetings! And for those who observe the season of Lent you are almost halfway through! Did you know the word “Lent” means spring. It’s when everything that is sleeping, resting, or sluggish, begins to bud and bring forth a fresh newness. It’s a time of looking to fullness of life, buds begin to show before the full blooming of the flower and the fruit that will later grow on our trees, seedlings push up from the soil and grow quickly for our nourishment or visual pleasure. A Time of... Read more