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The holidays are just around the corner. It is time to start checking people off our shopping lists, and we are here to help you. We asked our pastry chef what her top items are for a wishlist for Christmas or any other gift-giving holiday. Today we are going to provide for you a gift …
We refer to On Baking: 3rd Edition by Labensky, S. et al. as our baking bible. As a matter of fact, we have a paper copy for our pastry chef to make notes, and we have a digital copy to access in the go. Every baking business needs this book even without a storefront. Almost …
The Importance of the Mixing Methods In Your Baking Read More »
Are you ready to start growing your baking business even without a storefront, but you need some ideas for marketing? Great, then you are on the right path. Read about these 50 different ways to market your bakery business. These ideas work even if you don’t have a storefront. Now that you have your baking …
We are so excited that you have decided to join the community of bakers. For us, baking is a way to relieve stress. We love getting in the kitchen and creating delicious items. We love to experiment with flavors and techniques to try to create desserts that everyone loves. We love our bakery, but there …
Starting A Bakery Business Even Without A Storefront Read More »
Most of us get started in our baking business just wanting it to be successful enough to make some extra cash. We think of it more as a hobby and not as a business, but if you exchange money for your goods, then you have a business. Therefore you need to know bookkeeping for a …
Bookkeeping For A Bakery Business When You Don’t Have A Storefront Read More »
For our business to grow, we are always looking at ways to expand and improve our business even without a storefront. One of the ways we choose to grow is by adding new products to our menu. As a team, we brainstorm ideas and keep them on a list. Then we try to work on …
Deciding On Products For A Bakery When You Don’t Have A Storefront Read More »
The price is what it is. Your time is worth x value. Your ingredients cost x amount. That’s is it; black and white. You want to grow your business? Then you need to learn why changing your mindset about pricing will help you grow your business. Pricing… oh, it’s the bane of our existence. As …
Changing Your Mindset About Pricing Even Without A Storefront Read More »
Your home bakery is still a business even without a storefront and even if you follow food cottage laws. It is still a business even if you never plan to have a storefront. Your home bakery business is just that; a business, and you should be treating it as such. As a business owner, you …
Why You Need A Bakery Business Plan Even Without A Storefront Read More »
Goals!!! I love setting goals. I love giving myself a challenge, and I encourage you to start setting goals for you and your business even without a storefront. I use S.M.A.R.T. goals every month to keep my self focused and motivated, and as a team, we set S.M.A.R.T. goals to help all of us stay …
Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals For Your Bakery Even Without A Storefront Read More »
Naming your bakery business is an important part of setting up your business. You must decide on a name to register your business even without a storefront and to obtain the correct licenses and permits. Even though it is important, that doesn’t mean it is always easy. Some people will immediately know the name for …
Ways To Come Up With The Best Bakery Name For Your Bakery Read More »