Big News! We're in the paper!
"I can sharpen almost anything except your wits"
We now have ads in the Charlotte Weekly (South Edition) and the Wednesday edition of the Food Section in the Charlotte Observer.
Charlotte's best online women's magazine...
They wrote a great article on us. Check 'em out for articles and coupons:
Guest speaker invitation...
The USPCA chapter for NC & SC (personal chefs) invited me to speak at their monthly dinner. I talked about knife edges, Japanese knives vs, standard (or European) edges, cutting boards and answered questions. Afterwards, I did some sharpening for those who brought their knives & scissors for sharpening. And, I got to meet some very nice people.
On August 2, 2009, the Charlotte Observer printed a 3/4 page article on my sharpening business and how I got started:
We're now certified with the City of Charlotte...
On Dec. 16, 2010, a notification letter was received from the City of Charlotte. A Finer Edge, LLC is now certified as a Small Business Entity (SBE) by the City of Charlotte, Vendor # 21566. This means A Finer Edge, LLC can now actively pursue sharpening opportunities with the City of Charlotte (school kitchens, lawn & garden tools, lawn mowers, office tools, etc.)!!!
We have our first long-distance client...
I just finished with the 2nd sharpening order for Edisto Equine Clinic (Charleston, SC). They have sent clipper blades, scissors and surgical tools for sharpening and are very happy with my services.
We are now sharpening for three Veternarian/animal hospitals...
In addition to Edisto Equine Clinic, I have now sharpened for Providence Animal Hospital and Mercy Animal Hospital (in Monore). I have sharpened clipper blades and various surgical instruments.
Correction: I have now sharpened for four animal hospitals. The newest is Lazy 5 Ranch Vet in Salisbury.
We just sharpened for a CMS school...
The PTA for Oakdale Elementary School in Northern Charlotte contacted me to see if I can sharpen their paper cutters. Knowing that the school system is tight on money, I did them a favor and went to the school to do the sharpening for the costs of gas. I sharpened 4 paper cutters (two 18" square, two 24" square). Two of these were from their art rooms and the other two were from the office. One paper cutter I had to recreate an edge because it had been operated with the cutter out of alignment. I even sharpened a pair of scissors for them. The staff at the school was very happy when I left.
I sent an email to CMS about this, to let them know that I am available to sharpen office items like scissors and paper cutters. On March 3, 2009, I got a reply email from HRDC at CMS:
"I
am sure your services and generosity were greatly appreciated! I spoke with our
Purchasing Department and they have advised that you can contact each schools
Principal directly to offer your services. If they would like to have this as a
service to their particular school they (the school) will assist you with
submitting a Vender Application. I hope this helps. Thank you for contacting
HRDC."
PTA's: check with your schools to see what shape their items are in and get
back with me. I'll see what I can do to help out!
Correction: I have now sharpened for my second CMS school! Make that a third school!!!
Another first for us...
As of late July, we are now a member of the Charlotte Better Business Bureau.