Tip #4 - Take the NASFT course

There are few resources for understanding the specialty food industry, but one stands out, the NASFT course offered at every Fancy Food Show: The Basics - The Business of Specialty Foods. 

http://www.specialtyfood.com/do/fancyFoodShow/EducationalPrograms

The NASFT is the resource for independent food manufacturers hoping to plug-in to the broker, distributor, and retailer networks.  You might not plan on selling with brokers, through distributors, or at big-box markets, but this course is invaluable in helping you understand the industry and the marketplace, so you can be better prepared to guide your business to success.