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Facebook, gunthergrant.com, gotchocolates.com, etc.
I'm sure word is being passed to sales people and vendors to spur sales.
12/12/14 Website update
I think the focus on one product line refers to the individual website sales. And that's fudge. Shipping costs and time fulfilling one piece orders were killing margins. Fudge is the only line for individuals to buy. The rest are for organizations, events, fundraisers, retailers, etc. or anyone who would like to buy in bulk.
That's the way I read the past posts about the new focused approach.
New Products & Website Updates 12/3
- 5 layer caramel chocolate fudge
- Craft Show photo updates
- Chocolate Olives
- Chocolate Strawberries
- Chocolate Oyster page added
- Ad Specialty page added
- Easter page added
- Super Bowl page added
WEBSITE UPDATE 11/24/14
One product, many uses
A few new updates on the website and facebook this weekend including personalized fudge boxes for the holidays (or any time of the year or occasion I'd guess).
"Some reasons why GNGR is forming a sub company
1. To simplify GNGR's filings
2. To allow the Sub company to produce with out the stress of having to file and audit all aspects of production for the public status.
The company used to market just the fudge will remain separate from other chocolates and items we are going to create. Each sub company will be created as needed when we start to market different products such as the Vortex, Chocolates, ASI, internet sales etc. Because of the constant paperwork and audits and inventory etc. needed to continue to file to be public, it will be much easier and cost effective to simply file the sub companies sales and just apply them to GNGRs financials. Below is why we are doing this and why it will be better for our public entity.
A holding company is a corporation that is organized for the purpose of owning stock in other corporations. A company may become a holding company by acquiring enough voting stock in another company to exercise control of its operations, or by forming a new corporation and retaining all or part of the new corporation's stock. While owning more than 50 percent of the voting stock of another company ensures control, in many cases it is possible to exercise control of another company by owning as little as ten percent of its stock.
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Holding companies and the companies they control have a parent-subsidiary relationship. When a holding company owns a controlling interest in another company, the holding company is called the parent company and the controlled company is called the subsidiary. If the parent owns all of the voting stock of another company, that company is said to be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the parent company.
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Holding companies and their subsidiaries can establish pyramids, whereby one subsidiary owns a controlling interest in another company, thus becoming its parent company. While three to five levels are common in corporate pyramid structures, as many as 60 levels have been known to exist in practice. In the case of public utility holding companies, regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission allow only two levels of holding companies in addition to the operating subsidiaries.
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A holding company is said to be a "pure" holding company if it exists solely for the purpose of owning stock in other companies and does not engage in business operations separate from its subsidiaries. If the parent company also engages in its own business operations, then it is said to be a "mixed" holding company or a holding-operating company. Holding companies whose subsidiaries engage in unrelated lines of business are called conglomerates.
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There are many advantages to establishing a holding company. From a financial point of view, it is usually possible to obtain control of another company with less investment than would be required in a merger or consolidation. A holding company only needs a controlling interest in the acquired company, not complete interest as in the case of a merger or consolidation. Consequently, it is possible to obtain control over large properties with less investment than would otherwise be required in a merger or consolidation.
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Another advantage is that shares of stock in the subsidiary company are held as assets on the books of the parent company and can be used as collateral for additional debt financing. In addition, one company can acquire stock in another company without approval of its stockholders; mergers and consolidations typically require stockholder approval. Holding companies and their subsidiaries are considered separate legal entities, so that the assets of the parent company and the individual subsidiaries are protected against creditors' claims against one of the subsidiaries. However, holding companies and their subsidiaries may be considered a single economic entity, and consolidated financial statements are then prepared for the entire structure.
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For tax purposes, the parent company must own at least 80 percent of the voting stock in another company in order to be able to file a consolidated tax return. The tax advantage here is that losses from one subsidiary can be used to offset profits from another subsidiary and reduce the overall taxable corporate income on the consolidated tax return. A significant disadvantage occurs when a company holds less than 80 percent of the subsidiary's voting stock; in that case separate tax returns must be filed for the parent and the subsidiary, and intercorporate dividends are subject to an additional tax.
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From a management point of view, the parent-subsidiary relationship of holding companies and their subsidiaries allows for decentralized management. Each subsidiary retains its own management team, and the subsidiaries become responsible to the parent company on a profit and loss basis. Unprofitable subsidiaries can more easily be sold off than can divisions of a consolidated business. Subsidiaries retain their corporate identities, and the holding company benefits from any goodwill and recognition attached to the subsidiary's name. Parent companies may provide specialized staff services for the benefit of any of their subsidiaries."
From www.gunthergrant.com
Website Update - 11/18/14
Agreed on all points.
I'm not blind to the fact that there have been some shortcomings (financials, stop sign, lack of transparency, the focus on what a few people have said rather than sticking with a business plan, the seemingly stalled Vortex, etc.). But, there's plenty of potential for me to stick around. Adhering to a streamlined business plan and marketing those products seems like a good plan for the future. I'm looking forward to what the big news is and hopefully we'll see some growth and more positive developments in the coming months.
From the post on November 5:
"we are no longer located at 1300 main street, we had moved to Sayville and now we are in a facility in Nassau county that will NOT be disclosed"
I'm still here.
There's enough going on with this company for me to stay on board. While we don't have access to financials, we've gotten lots of insight into the product lines, directions, opportunities, etc. Time will tell if this all leads to bigger and better things. But for now, I'm still holding strong.
New post on the website today.
While I don't like the implication of less information released, I understand that Grant's doing what he thinks is necessary. His passion for GNGR is basically what has kept me in this position and have added more and I'm not planning on going any where any time soon.
The chocolates and fudge are versatile, customizable products that can be made to suit the consumer. The mention of a large grocery chain looking into it only reinforces the idea that specializing in specific products was a good direction IMO.
Of course financial documentation would be great, but I figure that'll all come in due time.
Keep on keeping on, Grant. I'll be looking forward to what's next.
Thanks.
Website update....
If that "pizza warmer" were that hot -
- wouldn't the suction cup melt and drop all those bracelets or whatever?
But then again, fudge doesn't melt under normal conditions and can withstand heat & cold. "However we will introduce the fudge to gift shops and stores because our fudge won't melt like chocolate and shipping will be easy and cheap."
Lots of great updates.
7-11... Fudge... Versatile wrappers... Molds... Vortex... Craft Shows... Casino Chocolate... Soaps... Loofah soaps...
All looking great. The focus on specific products is a seemingly great move. Though I'd like to hear more about what's going on in Vortex-land. There was the mention of the name changing, haven't heard much about the patent statuses, and how about those potential hemp manufacturer buyers?
I hope all this structural reworking and product focus leads to overcoming one huge hurdle... that stop sign.
Still holding tight. Not going anywhere.
$GNGR
Educated, insightful posts are so refreshing.
Nice update. Lots of good info.
Looks like GNGR is continuing to move in the right direction. The increased communications are certainly welcome and appreciated.
I have a few questions/comments...
- What was the whole SEC investigation about? Making sure GNGR is a real company? Glad to hear talks went well. Hopefully that's just another piece of the puzzle in the stop sign removal.
- Is using "Heath" on the toffee topped fudge going to cause any copyright issues?
- The web updates are great - Like seeing all the in-depth storeis of expansion and growth. But, I still don't like seeing the negativity on the website. So many positive things happening, I'd prefer to see the website be about the business entirely, not using it to respond to negative posts or for issue resolution. And I'd think potential business partners/buyers would feel the same way. Keep the website on track & professional.
Still holding strong with my shares. May even add a few more soon.
$GNGR
GNGR Website updated.
More pictures, more products, less nestle BS. Good change IMO.
I don't see it as rinky-dink at all.
IMO - it's just one piece of a larger puzzle. With the Vortex, soaps, candles, the potential marijuana/hemp chocolates, casino/promotional bulk items, etc., it seems like streamlining each individual category makes complete sense. If the fudge minis take off in 7-11s and delis and the coverage area expands, then that'd be great, right? But with the diversification seemingly being put in place, you could in theory be selling completely different products in bulk to the same buyer. Makes it easier for them and immediately increases order sizes & profits.
I'm still holding all of my shares. I think that the company is moving in directions that will prove to be beneficial in the long term. However, there are certainly some items which will need to be addressed at some point or another - what I'd love to see:
- I'd love to see that stop sign removed.
- I'd love to see some financials.
- I'd love to see all the squabbling about nestle stop and have the website focus turn to products and marketing.
- I'd love to see Grant ignore all the BS that people post and not take it to heart - there will always be negative posters.
- I'd love to see a press release or two - with info worthy of it.
May be asking a lot, but based on the amount of info released in 2013, which was next to none, 2014 is proving to be a year filled with developments, positioning the company for greater growth potential than what could be achieved by just a chocolate company. I think.
$GNGR
New Update 09/24/14
Additional Casino Chip Soap Photos/Info
From www.gunthergrant.com
Quality.
I cannot wait for Grant and GNGR to start releasing some information so that the sudden influx of substance-lacking posts can go away.
Posts about due diligence, lawsuits, news from the company, all fact based matter.... fantastic. Love information.
I've added shares somewhat recently and and holding steady with my position for now. Looking back - there still far, far more going on in 2014 than there was in 2013. We're getting a lot more communication. We're seeing new products, streamlining processes and product lines, and expanding from just a chocolate company into something much more diversified and attractive.
I like where things are headed, and I don't think this still sucks.
New chocolate order shown on the website.
What's going on with all the old news?
Seems all the info recently here has all been shown before. It's like we landed in the moon all over again. It'll be nice to see what comes if the recent meetings and see if an alliance of sorts is formed with the marijuana company. It'll also be great to see the patents issued from the Vortex. Lots in the works, which all takes time.
The information from 8/11?
It's posted below.
IIRC, the author of those posts has issues with dyslexia.
Apologies if I'm wrong, but that has been stated here before.
IMO, information is far more powerful and useful than correct spelling or grammar.
GNGR UPDATE posted to gunthergrant.com
I think we'll be happily surprised.
Cryptic Website Update Posted...
I like all the new updates
Who cares about spelling errors? It's nice to see progress and more information. I'm still holding my shares, have added some along the way, and still have high hopes for GNGR.
GNGR Website update 07/08/14
Design Update on Facebook
"After some quick testing, I found that the unit is so well made and functions so flawlessly that I needed to make a heat shield and added some holes to allow the heat to flow up and kettle evenly and not create a hot spot in the bottom. After I installed the heat shield (which is a patentable component) I called NC and told them what needs to be added to the kettles asap. With a quick removal of three wing nuts and the heat shield and you have a commercial cooker capable of 450 degrees. The hat shield needs to be in place for chocolate, soap or wax.
After I installed the heat shield, the unit was powered up again and the cycle started."
..."I drilled three holes and secured over heat and fan units."
..."I drilled some holes to allow proper airflow."
..."With the press of a button the unit cycled and shot to 130 degrees in minutes. The GREEN is the set temperature and the RED will go from room temperature to the set GREEN temperature and will remain at that temperature for the time that it is set to stay there."
..."Pressing the time key will tell you how much time the temperature will remain at that setting. 00.05 means there is 5 minutes left for the temperature to remain at 130 degrees.
NOTE: if you want to have the unit turn on so its ready in the morning, the 00.00 will allow up to 99 hours of preset time."
..."Another press of the arrow key will tell you that the unit is operating 5-02. the 5 is the banked program that contains set temperatures. The -02 means that the unit is on its second set of temperatures in that saved program 5. All programs start out at -00 this saved program of various temperatures is saved as program 5 so the read out on start up is 5-00. Once my 130 degrees at 5 minutes is up the unit will advance to 5-01 then 5-02 etc. (this image shows program 5 in its 2nd set of temperatures)"
..."Once the saved setting is reached for its programmed time, the unit will advance to the 3rd set of saved temperatures and times. Here the GREEN temp now reads 91 degrees. that is because the MELT temperature time went to 00.00 and the unit advanced to 5-03
The operator can choose to look at three (in GREEN) readings. The temp as seen here, the time as seen at 00-05 or the saved programs and segments 5-02 etc.
For the operator seeing the temperatures is best.
I am creating a setting manual that will be easy and to the point with out the other features of this PID unit can do that we do not need.
There will be 8 banks and each bank can accommodate 8 settings and time (we will only need 6 at the max)
this may be hard to understand but the brochure will be step by step with images. We will offer presets as well for 3 of the most popular chocolates used by most. The operator just has to choose 1-8 programs and hit start.
Once the programs are saved the operator just has to hit that 1-8 and hit start and that's it. An hour later and chocolate is ready...."
Link to update and photos: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunther-Grant-Inc/1420388668223645?ref=hl
Agreed on all counts.
That was me as the buyer - I was bored. Nothing to be had under .0074.
Playing the Waiting Game
From all the updates to the websites and Facebook, I keep feeling better and better about this company. There's seemingly so much going on that playing the speculation/guessing game just isn't worth it, as new developments keep happening that we had no idea would. Back when I put money into this company, they were making fudge and chocolate. Now, so many developments have occurred in the past year that have completely changed the organization.
For example...
- West coast offices and distribution in Henderson, Nevada
- The new large warehouse in NC
- The fully automated Vortex VTA50A (and the manual VTA50M
To me, it's all building blocks for a larger plan which we're seeing unfold slowly but surely.
Sure, there haven't been press releases, but so what. I figure they'll come when everything is in place. No need to rush it if you can't fulfill orders and demand and everything hasn't been deemed 100% perfect.
In the meantime, I'll just keep adding shares here and there in hopes of the company taking off.
Agreed, though that stop sign needs to go away.
I did pick up more shares yesterday under .007 which I was happy with.
While great things are happening with this company, I do think it's incredibly important for that stop sign to be taken care of. Not only for the shareholders, but for potential customers and buyers. I know if I'm buying something of value from someone, I'm going to do some due diligence. It's obviously something that Grant has thought about, as he mentioned not too long ago that the financials were being prepared. I guess I'm just surprised that from a business standpoint, it's not a higher priority. Then again, I'm only speculating so I have no idea what's going on behind the scenes. While I think the share price can rise in its current state, we're not going to see any real advancements until we see a green light.
UPDATES: The NC Factory & Vortex
From Facebook:
I am still in NY working on the operating manual. I delayed my trip to NC because the electronics are being finished buy a professional electronics engineer and me watching him asking 1000 questions would not help so I would end up just pacing back and forth like an expected father. They have the diagram and how we want it to look on the control box etc. Our NC partner Ron is also overseeing that control box as well and we talk many times a day, HE IS ON THE CASE!
I will still be going to NC to hoist the VORTEX GNGR sign on the building which is being painted and touched up. (ill have pictures later today)
A 30' x 30' clean room in the 25,000 sq ft. location will be used to assemble the boxes made by the electrical engineer at his location and attached to the kettles at our site. We will ship from NC nationwide UPS ground. Each unit will be tested and given an OK by me personally.
I would have liked to see 500 units sold this year but the delay with the change to fully auto based on the requests forced us to take a step back but still in a forward direction for the better.
Although my focus has been 2015 any sales made in 2014 would be great as well and I do still hope to sell 150 at the least this year.
We still managed to go from an idea I had years ago and actually put it into motion just a few months ago and after 3 prototypes and the change from the manual unit to fully auto unit, I am pleased to say we did what many engineering firms and machinery manufacturers take years to do and at tremendous costs. I personally still use the one prototype manual unit with ease and I am more excited to get my hand on this auto unit and watch it do exactly what I intended it to do, WORK VERY WELL!
I have also set up a Shopify website which is far better then the ones we have and are more up to date with payments and such as we separate our self from PAY PAL into the ability for any credit card acceptance. We are on our 14 day set up trial but today I will seal the deal and than launch it when its complete.
Other then working on the computer to do the owners manual which I have stopped until I get the units so I can take images of the electronics and controls for the manual with how to operate and program the unit, so I am pacing here in NY not NC waiting like everyone else and working on the shopify website.
I will try and get to making changes to the current sites limiting our product selection until I have more time and I don't trust anyone to use the kettle without my help. every day has been about the kettle to get it available before the chocolate making season is upon us in September and when we are most likely to sell more kettles to confection makers who start their inventory and production. And I want our kettles to be 100% perfect!
Once this unit is finished and I test the hell out of it I can then have the patent attorney finalize the patents to reflect the changes we made and add them to our patent pending filings. The Patent office give a year from PAT PEND to Patented so we can make changes and still be protected.
The kettle shells are under construction and the valves and motor etc are all perfect and in production, I just need to make sure the electronic controls perform as stated by the suppliers which I believe they will because I bought only the BEST components. Once I test this first units electronics we simply have to just have the electrical engineer make duplicates and install them.
Grant