1-800-Shaved-Ice has some incredible customers. Knowing that we can play a small role in helping snow cone and shaved ice business owners succeed reall[...]

Some people love winter -- they love nights spent by a cozy fire, playing in the snow with their kids, skiing, sledding, and building snowmen. Yes, a b[...]

Special events can be a fantastic way to promote your shaved ice or snow cone business. As a vendor, you can attract new customers and promote your bra[...]

It’s great that you decided to open a shaved ice business or snow cone stand. We know it can be difficult to decide what flavors to stock; there are ju[...]

Starting any business can be as easy or as hard as you make it. A shaved ice business is no exception. You might have a few hurdles to jump over, but y[...]

We are asked this question frequently. It often includes the terms Shave Ice (without the ‘D’), Shavers and SnoBalls. So why are there so many names [...]

Believe it or not, many people do not know the difference between shaved ice and snow cones. If you missed our article explaining the differences, enj[...]

Oftentimes, roadside stands sell ONLY shaved ice or snow cones. Let’s assume this is you. Your core product is ice but you must choose how many flavo[...]

Having a shaved ice business may sound like a delicious dream, but it’s not all fun and games. Of course, it’s important to have a deep passion for the[...]

I sure hope your sales are doing well and business is booming! Consider following my "10 Ways to Improve Shaved Ice Sales" below and sit back and watch[...]

A franchise is a great idea if you’re interested in selling Big Macs. Shaved Ice? Not so much. Any hard-working person can easily open a successful s[...]

What’s more frustrating than traveling to your favorite restaurant for dinner, you pull up, and they are CLOSED?! They just lost your business because[...]

We've all heard it before, however, people oftentimes overlook the 3 most important rules to real estate: Location Location [...]

There are more seasonal businesses than you may think. Bicycle shops. Do you think they sell more bikes in May or January? Shaved Ice is no exceptio[...]

Everyone (including the boss) needs time off work. Hopefully your shaved ice business location will be busy enough to hire additional employees! As w[...]

Bookkeeping secrets? Maybe these tips aren't hush-hush, but they will definitely be the secret to your success. Daily record keeping is necessary to[...]

Admittedly, I have a bad memory. This is why I keep an ongoing to-do list. If the same is true for you, consider jotting down a few notes for opening[...]

How do you make sure customers stop by and see what you have to offer? Besides having a good location and an eye-catching vending setup, what else can[...]

Cost of goods sold (COGS) are determined by the amount of money you have invested in each cup of shaved ice sold. It includes anything that is sold to[...]

The prices of your shaved ice or snow cones will vary depending on your location. If you've read any of our previous articles, you've heard how much l[...]

"How much money can I make with a Shaved Ice business"? I get it - it's the biggest question you have for me. My answer? I don't know - but let's try t[...]

The actual location of your business is important. High traffic areas with convenient access are very profitable...sometimes. I says that because a s[...]

What are your thoughts regarding employee's? Do you need them? Unless you plan on operating your business completely by yourself, labor will most like[...]

As with any business, you must factor in the cost of insurance. It would be terrible for something unexpected to occur and wipe your business off the [...]

Did you know that you may be able to take a portion of your mileage on your personal car as a tax deduction on your yearly tax return? The IRS will al[...]

As with any food establishment, the handling and storage of food should be done with the utmost care. Not only will this help meet local health require[...]

As the saying goes, two things in life are inevitable - death and taxes. In addition to filing your tax return yearly, you will need to obtain an emplo[...]

Congratulations! If you started with our featured article “Getting Started 101” and have reached this point, you have successfully completed all the re[...]

Gary lives in a world of shaved ice, snow cones, cotton candy, and stickers. He is the founder and owner of 1-800-Shaved-Ice. Gary started selling sh[...]

In 2002, we were fortunate enough to snag-up Kevin. He doubles as our Warehouse/Inventory Manager and Customer Service Agent. His responsibilities inc[...]

The always spunky, always peppy Carli, is our Customer Service Agent Manager and Accounting Manager. If you have called us, you probably spoke with Car[...]

Tammie is the Kitchen Production Manager or should I say the "Flavor Lady." She operates and manages the kitchen, formulating all of our syrup flavors,[...]

The first Marketer to join 1-800-Shaved-Ice, Dustin. He started in 2013 as Marketing Director, responsible for managing the website and multiple order [...]

Brittany started with us at the end of our 2014 summer season. As the Marketing Coordinator, she juggles our multiple social media channels and is res[...]

Cornelius is our shipping manager and inventory assistant. He joined our team in 2011 and has been a great addition to our crew. He ensures all order[...]