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There will be a Public Meeting this coming week at the South Boston Lithuanian Club regarding the opening of a new chocolate café located at 366 Broadway–directly across the street from us. As one of the spearheads of the West Broadway development initiative, we uncovered a common community concern, the proliferation of like or same-type businesses in the area. This is not just a problem for Southie residents not having basic life-style businesses to patronize but also a problem for new and/or existing businesses to thrive. In order for us to recruit new businesses and change the landscape of West Broadway we will have to plan an environment that promotes growth opportunity.

We were told by several people in the community that this shop will offer some of the same exact products we sell here at Sweet Tooth. How many dessert shops can this community support? This will only split the dollar and directly impact our sales; and yes, we have been affected by the recession. We literally cannot afford to lose any more revenue and nor do we want to be casualty in a difficult economy. I am sure Arpeggio’s will be affected as well since this shop will be selling coffee. Please be sure to come out to this meeting and voice your opinion Wednesday, August 12^th, 6:30PM at the South Boston Lithuanian Club.

Thank you,

Sweet Tooth Boston

A regular customer, whom I affectionately call “the cookie monster”, came in for her usual. She walks with a cane due to knee problems but she always has a big wide smile on her face—I enjoy seeing her. Today, however, her usual smile was gone and she seemed to struggle a bit walking. I instinctively knew something was wrong so I asked, “What’s wrong?” She looked at me in a trusting way, seemingly grateful for the question, and informed me she just left her doctor’s office for a routine visit and was diagnosed with a serious illness. Read the rest of this entry »

“Small businesses represent the backbone of our economy. Every community benefits
when the work force is strong.”
Small Business Discussion with John Kerry,
Former Presidential Candidate and Chairman of Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

From corner stores and retail shops to fine restaurants and internet start-up companies, small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. In the last 10 to 12 years, small business has created more jobs that were lost during the restructuring of the larger businesses of our country. They also provide the added value of beautifying our neighborhoods and adding convenience to our daily lives. Further, small businesses keep money in the neighborhood and directly impact property values and decrease crime.

Before opening Sweet Tooth Boston, we had the challenge of “cleaning up that corner,” as the residents put it. The bakery cafe immediately before us catered to an unsavory clientele and was an eyesore to the neighborhood. As West Broadway pioneers, we successfully turned this area around and we are thanked daily by the local residents for operating a business that brings pride to the neighborhood. In addition, Realtors often bring by prospective clients as a sales incentive to attract more diverse home buyers for many available properties. Read the rest of this entry »