Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food and beverage but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Andrea Blau, Founder and General Manager of AVA Manufacturing LLC., located in Denver, CO, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a gluten-free, non-GMO, peanut-free, kosher, & non-GMO contract manufacturing facility for grocery retail.
Tell us about yourself
My team motivates me to be the leader that truly believes in impacting the quality of their lives and inspires them to accomplish their dreams while simultaneously producing food distributed across the globe that supports better for you, healthy eating.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment is watching my team grow, helping them find the right new home, supporting their children, and being flexible with real vacation time so they can go spend real family time, finishing college or trade schools while working part-time. Growing and supporting the next generation of greatness.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Worrying about financial stability and cash flow to keep my entire team during the uncertainty of the supply chain and the cost of goods increases.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Be humble, kind, and fair.
- Find ways to stop waste.
- Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
In manufacturing, I’ve found that I gain more respect for washing dishes and mopping floors than just simply writing the paychecks.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.avamanufacturing.com/
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