Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

Holmes Sweet Home is a confections company that crafts gourmet nut brittles and caramel sauces. Sam started experimenting with sugar cooking in her 5th grade science class. Enamored by how simple table sugar can be transformed into so many treats, she continued to hone her skills over the next 25 years. After leading sales teams in a Fortune 1000 company, she combined what she learned in Corporate America with lessons gleaned at her grandmother's hip to create a very special business. Today you can find Holmes Sweet Home products in bakeries, coffee shops, candy stores, specialty gift stores and coming soon, wineries! Business Building Insights In entrepreneurial life there are myriad of opportunities that come your way. Focus on what's going well despite the challenges. Explore ideas and let them unfold as you create your business. Never structure your business as a hobby. Take steps to make sure it will have longevity and room to grow. Believe in your product and identify what way(s) it's differ