Small Business Profile: Naomi Gauldin, Naomi’s Dish


(517) 214-7303	chefnaomi@yahoo.com			Naomi’s Dish

Tell us your story of why and how you decided to start your own business.
I decided to start my own business because I want to be my own boss and I have all these ideas of what I want to do. I really admire Oprah’s business acumen and when I turned 30, I had an ‘aha’ moment. I said to myself, the only way something is going to happen is if I make it happen. So I looked into what I could do while I was finishing school and still working my full-time job. I found out that being a personal chef could allow me to work and go to school while fulfilling my passion in cooking. I get the chance to interact with people and prepare meals, which is what I love to do. Being a personal chef is a starting point for me until I can open my own restaurant.

How would your customers describe your business?
Great food and service that is like no other in the area.

What’s unique about your business, how do you differ from your competitors?
I will prepare any food that the customer desires as well as give them new foods to try out as well. I differ from my competitors in that I will tailor each menu to the customer’s needs and wants and provide original creations by myself as well.

What’s your most popular service?
Not only will I prepare meals for during the week, I will also prepare meals for special occasions such as wedding anniversaries and small, intimate parties. Anything that your heart desires!

How do you market your business?
I have business cards, direct mailings, word of mouth, Twitter, my blog and Facebook. I will be getting a website in the future.

What role does your website play in your business?
Currently, I’m using my blog as my website and that is helping me get the word out for my business to attract customers as well as give updates to what’s going on.

What would you say to small businesses who currently don’t have a website or have neglected it?
I would say that you need a website eventually since a number of people go online to research information. If money is an issue, which is was for me, I would say to definitely have business cards and utilize Twitter and Facebook for your business until you can get a website.

Anything additional you want to tell us about your business that we don’t know yet?
Follow me on Twitter and visit my blog to leave your feedback. I’m open to all ideas and suggestions!

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