ICY PROFITS

THE WORLD OF ITALIAN ICE VENDORS

Forums Start Discussion

Welcome!		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	A Few Rules Some guidelines for making and keeping this a great Italian Ice vendor resource site.	5	6	over a year ago by iceman

	Introductions Share a little information about yourself with other Italian Ice vendors and those just starting out. We're happy to have you!	31	174	10 months ago by zenos ice

Running Your Business		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Selling Locations Places and events to sell Italian Ice	39	242	over a year ago by Lilly

	Marketing Your Italian Ice Business Talk about what's worked for you or what you plan to try, client negotiation tips, costs, cool inventive methods.	36	281	over a year ago by Mita's Italian Ice

	Product (Italian Ice) Relates to actual Italian Ice and any issues around selling it, storing, purchasing, etc.	28	251	3 months ago by Mita's Italian Ice

	General Operating Issues Issues relating to customers, sampling, insects, attracting customers to booth, event organizers and more.	46	430	over a year ago by Lilly

	Pricing Questions, ideas, concerns relating to pricing of Italian Ice and cup size offerings. Not cup materials, which falls under equipment (ex. discussion of plastics) or even marketing (if relates to business image).	11	159	over a year ago by Rok

	Ice Makers Forum (members who make their own) The place for members who make their own ice to discuss relevant issues, such as syrup, machines, processes, creating/combining flavors, technique, and more.	18	156	5 months ago by zenos ice

Starting Up Italian Ice Business		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Equipment & Supplies Discussion of carts and supplies (tents, cups, spoons, dishers, umbrellas, etc.).	57	398	11 months ago by Mita's Italian Ice

	Ice Wholesalers(members only) Topics about Italian Ice wholesaling companies (Little Jimmy's, Via Veneto, Mustache Mike's, Famous...), questions, ratings, reviews, customer service, reputation, general experience, etc.	12	137	over a year ago by Mita's Italian Ice

	Commissary Anything related to finding/keeping a commissary. Negotiating, costs, locations, etc.	4	24	over a year ago by Lilly

	Legal, Taxes & Insurance Topics of legal incorporation, paying/filing sales tax and business licenses, tax deductions, insurance issues & more. Not Health Dept. related	6	44	over a year ago by iceman

	Health Department Issues regarding Health Dept. Waivers, options, workarounds, plan reviews, inspection.	9	37	over a year ago by Mita's Italian Ice

Totally Random!		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Customer Referrals The place for random discussion that have no other, logical place	3	7	over a year ago by Mita's Italian Ice

	For Sale/Wanted(members only) READ CAREFULLY: This section is for one-off items you want to sell or buy, strictly related to Italian Ice vending. Do not use this section to start a side business, as those ads will be deleted (and possibly your membership).	7	17	8 months ago by BigChill

Add-Ons & Side Businesses		Topics	Posts	Last updated
	Cotton Candy For ice vendors looking to sell cotton candy on the side (or in place of ice, if business is better).	5	74	over a year ago by Lilly

	Hot Dogs For questions regarding hot dog business and adding it on to ice, or vice versa.	1	4	-

	Funnel Cakes(members only)	1	4	-