Heartfelt Thanks

Published by Michael in The business on July 28, 2009 at 11:16 am

I announced today the closing of all business operations of Just Cured.† My decision to terminate operations was difficult; but in the end, I am convinced I have made the only correct decision.

Over the past year, I have learned that my business plan for Just Cured was aggressive, even in the best of times.† The present economy affected my start-up company even more severely than it did others.† I simply don’t see things getting better quickly enough to make a difference.

Thank you to all my friends, family, customers and everyone I met who supported me and Just Cured over the nineteen months since I embarked on this journey.† I appreciate your encouragement, kind words, enthusiasm and criticism more than I am able to express right now.† You helped make this venture exciting and rewarding, notwithstanding its commercial failure.

Today, I have disabled the commercial aspects of the Just Cured web site.† For the time being, this blog will be the only thing available on the site.† I hope to be able to add back some additional content, such as the recipes and some of the photographs that the site featured.

Thank you again for your interest in Just Cured, our products — and in me,

Michael

7 Comments »

  1. I’m so sad to read this, I sincerely wish the best for you and hope to see you around the city. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

    Comment by Jesy Herron — July 28, 2009 @ 12:21 pm

  2. Keep plugging away Michael, given your skills and perseverance I suspect you have many successful ventures in your future. Good luck!

    Comment by Rob Bunting — July 28, 2009 @ 12:27 pm

  3. I know this place Michael. Keep your chin up so you can see what amazing thing is coming on your path next – it’s on it’s way! There are good things in your future.
    Peace Friend~

    Comment by Michelle — July 28, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

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  5. Michael,
    So sorry to hear this news. I will sure miss the product but more importantly I know ow much you put into the process. Wish you all the best in all your future endeavors!

    Comment by Ruth — July 28, 2009 @ 5:18 pm

  6. Jesy,Rob, Michelle, and Ruth,

    Thank you for your kind words and encouragement.

    Comment by Michael — July 29, 2009 @ 8:56 pm

  7. So sorry to hear it, Michael. I really enjoyed the product and hope for success in your future foodie undertakings!

    Comment by Drew Vogel — July 31, 2009 @ 12:48 pm

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