Starting up a cake business - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-29T10:26:35Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/starting-up-a-cake-business?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for great advices! I a…tag:cakeswebake.com,2022-06-08:4635016:Comment:17509122022-06-08T09:19:19.981ZGary Newmanhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/GaryNewman
<p>Thanks for great advices! I am working on opening my business either and now I am at tax stage, and my consultant recommended me to register company online at this service <span><a class="in-cell-link" href="https://bestllcservices.co/start-an-llc-in-delaware/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://bestllcservices.co/start-an-llc-in-delaware/</a> - mayve it will be useful as it took so little time - I didn't expect. Also I have alread y got hygiene certificate and working on…</span></p>
<p>Thanks for great advices! I am working on opening my business either and now I am at tax stage, and my consultant recommended me to register company online at this service <span><a class="in-cell-link" href="https://bestllcservices.co/start-an-llc-in-delaware/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bestllcservices.co/start-an-llc-in-delaware/</a> - mayve it will be useful as it took so little time - I didn't expect. Also I have alread y got hygiene certificate and working on ads. </span><br/> <br/> <cite>countryoven said:</cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><h2> Contact your council,</h2>
<h2>Contact the tax office</h2>
<h2>Set up business banking</h2>
<h2>Get insurance</h2>
<h2> Get a hygiene certificate</h2>
<h2>Word of mouth</h2>
<h2>Find your niche</h2>
<h2>Sourcing ingredients</h2>
<h2> Packaging and decorations</h2>
<h2>Get baking</h2>
<h2>Pricing</h2>
<h2>Marketing</h2>
<h2>Set up a website</h2>
<h2>Social media</h2>
<h2 id="yui_3_3_0_6_14508674926032002">Tell us about your business!</h2>
<p>Remember these simple things and start your business</p>
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</blockquote> First you need to tell HMRC y…tag:cakeswebake.com,2019-06-17:4635016:Comment:16552882019-06-17T14:10:35.734ZSofia Walmonthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/SofiaWalmont
<p><span>First you need to tell HMRC you're self-employed, it's necessary to do, and register your business. Second, you need to register your premisces with the local authority’s environmental health service. Third, sort your home baking insurance to be covered in case you're sued for injury or damage. And of course, your kitchen must be up to standard. Good hygiene practices, modern equipment.…</span></p>
<p><span>First you need to tell HMRC you're self-employed, it's necessary to do, and register your business. Second, you need to register your premisces with the local authority’s environmental health service. Third, sort your home baking insurance to be covered in case you're sued for injury or damage. And of course, your kitchen must be up to standard. Good hygiene practices, modern equipment. <a href="https://mcdonaldpaper.com/kitchen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mcdonaldpaper.com/kitchen</a> Here you can buy almost everything you need, the rest should be discussed with a lawyer. Good luck!</span></p> Hi there! First of all best w…tag:cakeswebake.com,2016-07-22:4635016:Comment:16279642016-07-22T12:18:16.892ZHazel Inmanhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/HazelInman
<p>Hi there! First of all best wishes on starting a new business. I too am new to the business field and one thing that I've learned so far is to have a good quality for whatever you're selling and more than that maintaining the quality with the increase of customers. Later on, you would be needing a bit of a promotion for your business. I would say to keep it low on expense, but see to that it reaches the right people. Direct mail advertising, I'll say is a good option.…</p>
<p>Hi there! First of all best wishes on starting a new business. I too am new to the business field and one thing that I've learned so far is to have a good quality for whatever you're selling and more than that maintaining the quality with the increase of customers. Later on, you would be needing a bit of a promotion for your business. I would say to keep it low on expense, but see to that it reaches the right people. Direct mail advertising, I'll say is a good option. <a href="http://www.troimail.com/services/why-choose-direct-mail-advertising/" target="_blank">http://www.troimail.com/services/why-choose-direct-mail-advertising/</a> It's something that I've personally benefited from. Make sure you have variety of cakes for your customers to choose from. You can always start off with a price a bit lower than the cake shops in your locality. Later, after you make a good stand, you can always increase your rates. </p> Contact your council,
Contac…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-12-23:4635016:Comment:16011532015-12-23T10:46:25.933Zcountryovenhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/countryoven
<h2> Contact your council,</h2>
<h2>Contact the tax office</h2>
<h2>Set up business banking</h2>
<h2>Get insurance</h2>
<h2> Get a hygiene certificate</h2>
<h2>Word of mouth</h2>
<h2>Find your niche</h2>
<h2>Sourcing ingredients</h2>
<h2> Packaging and decorations</h2>
<h2>Get baking</h2>
<h2>Pricing</h2>
<h2>Marketing</h2>
<h2>Set up a website</h2>
<h2>Social media</h2>
<h2 id="yui_3_3_0_6_14508674926032002">Tell us about your business!</h2>
<p>Remember these simple things and start your…</p>
<h2> Contact your council,</h2>
<h2>Contact the tax office</h2>
<h2>Set up business banking</h2>
<h2>Get insurance</h2>
<h2> Get a hygiene certificate</h2>
<h2>Word of mouth</h2>
<h2>Find your niche</h2>
<h2>Sourcing ingredients</h2>
<h2> Packaging and decorations</h2>
<h2>Get baking</h2>
<h2>Pricing</h2>
<h2>Marketing</h2>
<h2>Set up a website</h2>
<h2>Social media</h2>
<h2 id="yui_3_3_0_6_14508674926032002">Tell us about your business!</h2>
<p>Remember these simple things and start your business</p> So the U.S. Health Department…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-12-07:4635016:Comment:15989752015-12-07T18:26:05.265ZJohn M Woodcockhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JohnMWoodcock
<p>So the U.S. Health Department shouldn't be able to give you any problems ;) The articles in the blog mostly go over marketing your site locally using Google and writing blog posts more effectively so I think it could still be helpful.</p>
<p>This might help you get some information on what you're local government requires. I didn't read all the way through it so I'm not 100% sure it covers baking from home, but it's a good place to start.…</p>
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<p>So the U.S. Health Department shouldn't be able to give you any problems ;) The articles in the blog mostly go over marketing your site locally using Google and writing blog posts more effectively so I think it could still be helpful.</p>
<p>This might help you get some information on what you're local government requires. I didn't read all the way through it so I'm not 100% sure it covers baking from home, but it's a good place to start.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-structures-and-types/home-based-business/pages/default.aspx?utm_source=businessgovau-old-website&utm_medium=301-redirect&utm_campaign=Home-based-business" target="_blank">http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-structures-and-types/home-based-business/pages/default.aspx?utm_source=businessgovau-old-website&utm_medium=301-redirect&utm_campaign=Home-based-business</a></p>
<p></p> I am in Australia deartag:cakeswebake.com,2015-12-06:4635016:Comment:15986022015-12-06T05:29:02.707ZShazeeyana https://cakeswebake.com/profile/Shazeeyana
I am in Australia dear
I am in Australia dear It can be very intimidating s…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-12-03:4635016:Comment:15982252015-12-03T17:44:31.380ZJohn M Woodcockhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JohnMWoodcock
<p>It can be very intimidating starting a home business. Especially if you're going to go through the Health Department and get inspected. I have been starting to blog about our experience here in Virginia. You can read some of my posts here: <a href="http://bakerybutler.com/blog/category/business" target="_blank">http://bakerybutler.com/blog/category/business</a>.</p>
<p>What state are you in? Maybe I can help you find the documentation you need to get going.</p>
<p>It can be very intimidating starting a home business. Especially if you're going to go through the Health Department and get inspected. I have been starting to blog about our experience here in Virginia. You can read some of my posts here: <a href="http://bakerybutler.com/blog/category/business" target="_blank">http://bakerybutler.com/blog/category/business</a>.</p>
<p>What state are you in? Maybe I can help you find the documentation you need to get going.</p> I don't sell cakes either, li…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-12-02:4635016:Comment:15979382015-12-02T02:35:15.546ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
I don't sell cakes either, like Goreti, strictly family & friends. She gave great advice. But knowing pro bakers, I can tell you you need to know the market in your area. For example, living in a bigger city you can charge more than in a rural area. If there's decorators in your area, don't undercut them, it will only backfire. There may be times where they may give you business if they can't manage an order. Make a business plan as you may need funds from a bank to start up. Money for…
I don't sell cakes either, like Goreti, strictly family & friends. She gave great advice. But knowing pro bakers, I can tell you you need to know the market in your area. For example, living in a bigger city you can charge more than in a rural area. If there's decorators in your area, don't undercut them, it will only backfire. There may be times where they may give you business if they can't manage an order. Make a business plan as you may need funds from a bank to start up. Money for supplies & equipment etc. I am probably not the best on…tag:cakeswebake.com,2015-11-29:4635016:Comment:15972832015-11-29T11:10:31.843ZGoretihttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Goreit
<p>I am probably not the best one to give you advice since I only do this for my family but here is what I would do. First be fully aware of what each cake costs you that means everything cake boards, utilities, materials, your time including the shopping & clean up. Do not start off by charging less just to get customers. You will become known as the cheap cake lady and it will be harder for you to increase your prices. Not only that but you will burn out from working too much for…</p>
<p>I am probably not the best one to give you advice since I only do this for my family but here is what I would do. First be fully aware of what each cake costs you that means everything cake boards, utilities, materials, your time including the shopping & clean up. Do not start off by charging less just to get customers. You will become known as the cheap cake lady and it will be harder for you to increase your prices. Not only that but you will burn out from working too much for little profit. Before you consider selling your cakes, make sure that you can provide a professional looking cake and product. Make sure that you know what the law is in your area regarding this type of home business. Get insurance. I'm not sure if you have ever worked in customer service but it isn't easy. Sometimes customer will take all the joy out of cake decorating so be sure that you are ready for it. Hopefully someone with experience can tell you a bit more.</p>