It is with dismay we face another great artisan confectioner and patissier in San Francisco closing, related to issues with the business investment. First, it was Charles Chocolates (who aims to re-open) and now Tell Tale Preserve Co.–both known for superlative products. Take choosing investment partners than a marriage (e.g., don’t run off to Vegas for a shotgun signing). See what Richard Branson has to say and consider the possibility of community investment.