Barek's Page

What is the name of your business?

PRP Wine International

What is your website URL?

http://www.myspace.com/prpwine

Where is your business based?

Orange

What is your name? (We prefer your full first and last name but you can use either, or even a nick-name.)

Barek

Describe your business (product, service, quirky things you want to include, etc.)

I provide exclusive small production boutique wines to the public.

Who is your customer?

Anyone that loves to have a full glass of vino!

How did you come up with the idea for your business?

I love wine and there's a quality you find in boutique wines that are unparalleled by larger production wines. So, I joined forces with a supplier and now here I am.

How long have you been in business?

I've been in the wine industry for about 3 years. But doing this...3 months.

What's been your greatest moment so far? (i.e. Signing your first client, getting the big order, some great PR?)

Blowing my desired sales goal, for a particular week, away by almost double.

What was your biggest mistake?

Not getting my presence known like I wanted.

What was your smartest move?

Incorporating food and cigar pairing ideas/suggestions with wine, and providing personalized bottles and stemware (for that added "Wow!")

What are your business plans? (i.e. Expansion, franchising, selling for a gazillion dollars?)

A gazillion dollars...? Done. My hopes for expansion is to branch into weddings, corporate events, and perhaps PR - OC Metro Business ;)

Are you a member of any OC-based associations, networking groups, etc?

BNI

Are you willing to answer questions about your business from other small business owners?

Yes