Purveyors of Fine Honey - Mellona Artisanal Products
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Bernie Carinci, founder of Mellona Artisanal Products, located in Whitby, ON, Canada.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are producers of 100% all-natural Honey & Artisanal Food Products. Keeping our honey and food products simple with only the purest of ingredients and never the use of artificial preservatives, pesticides or chemicals is what makes Mellona Products stand apart from others. Supporters of all-natural beekeeping practices is what makes our honey one of the finest available.
Tell us about yourself
With generations of fine food production in my family as well as beekeeping, in 2019, I decided to begin the journey to my passion, and the result shows when you chase your passion and dreams. My motivation is the smile on people's faces when they try our honey and products. All the positive feedback that we receive keeps me working harder each day and makes it easy to push for more.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment was starting Mellona and bringing our products to market, and proud to be in boutique stores and shops all across Canada.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Creating a successful business does not just end when it becomes successful; maintaining it at that level is the hardest thing.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Research your demographics, then follow your dream and just go for it.
- Do not get caught up with how much money you will make. If you love what you do, the money will follow.
- Always look for opportunities to better yourself and your business while having fun and enjoying the ride.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
Get involved with the community, events, and vendor markets. Use those opportunities to make contacts and network your business.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://mellona.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mellonaartisanal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mellonaproducts/
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