Have you ever run into a client who has such a specialized diet that it takes you to the end of your limits? Sometimes as personal chefs we have to make special considerations for our special needs clientele. Here are some ways to insure you always have an answer to their concerns.

Who says you have to know it all or that you've had to produce it all to become a major player in your field? Here are some techniques that will help you overcome your perceived deficits and capitalize on the expert information out there to boost your personal cheffing business.

YouTube can be the boost your personal cheffing business can use to not only succeed, but to flourish. Here's how.

You can never get too familiar with your specialty food stores. When you keep your finger on the pulse of what your marketplace is carrying, you keep your finger on the pulse of what your adoring fans may be looking for. Keep abreast of this when perusing your specialty foods markets.

Oil and vinegar is the mainstay of many a salad dressing. It's really not a hard thing to make for your clientele. You've got your basic 1 part vinegar to 2 parts oil, salt, pepper and there you go, but there's got to be a better way, right? Here's how I tweak the old standard.

Restaurants, diners and bistros alike can be more than just a place to eat. They can be your interactive classroom. Personal chefs ask me about how to price their services; and although there's no real concrete number, there are principles to give you some direction on pricing your services.

Publicity is a beautiful thing, especially when it's free. Did you know if you do it right publicity will find you? It's all about making yourself an easy target for it. Today we'll talk about an easy and fulfilling way to make that happen.

When the economy is tight and your business gets pinched because of it, it's time to grow your client base in creative ways. Here's how you take advantage of free publicity and increase your bottom line.

Personal chefs, like any artist, can fall into a lull. I call it 'Chef's Block'. You try to push the envelope with your culinary creations, but for some reason you just can't breakthrough that creative brick wall. Food TV can be your answer. Here are 3 'F's to boost your PC career.

Being prepared for whatever comes your way is highly underrated. It keeps you from being caught on the wrong side of opportunity. Here are a few simple tips that will keep your pantry full, your creativity flowing and your clients calling you back for more.