With Allyson Grant
Pop-up shops are becoming more popular. They are a great way for businesses and retailers to increase brand awareness and offer their products. It is a way for businesses to build good, trusting relationships with current and potential customers. In this article, we will explore…
If you’re a home baker or own a cookie business then you have probably struggled with knowing how to price homemade cookies. After years of selling home-baked goods and guessing at my cookie prices, I developed a simple process for pricing homemade cookies that covers…
If you’re starting a home bakery or selling home-baked items, then you should know about the types of product labels for your baked goods. In this blog post, I’ll be explaining the two different types of labels home bakers need to have on their baked…
As someone who successfully started a home bakery business 18 years ago and now coaches others to start their own home bakery, I’m fascinated with the facts and statistics about the home baking industry. I surveyed over 600 baking enthusiasts to better understand the current…
This simple and delicious hello dolly cookie recipe is famous for a reason! It has decadent layers of chewy coconut, crunchy pecans, and gooey dulce de leche. The best part is that it is so easy to make that it will quickly become your all-time…
Have you been wanting to learn more about selling baked goods online? Selling food items baked in your home kitchen is a great way to earn extra money and in this article, I’ll show you why you don’t need farmers’ markets to get started. You…
Home bakers, are you struggling with pricing home-baked goods? Have you been wanting to learn how to sell your baked goods for good money? I’m going to share my simple method for managing the variable costs involved with pricing home-baked goods so you can make…
Are you looking for a few great places to sell handmade products? If you run a business selling handmade items and craft fairs aren’t your thing, then check out this list of 10 of the best places to sell homemade goods online. The online marketplace…
Do you dream of quitting your day job and starting a home-based baking business? Have your friends been telling you to start charging for your treats? Consider this your sign. It’s time to think about starting your home-based bakery! In this article, I’m going to…
Are you stumped when it comes to finding the perfect baked goods packaging? Are you looking for creative new packaging ideas? In this highly requested topic, I’ve gathered the best solutions for all types of baked goods packaging! I’m even sharing all the links so…
Do you ever find yourself worrying that you’re not good enough to start or run a successful home-based bakery? Do thoughts of self-doubt hold you back? You might be surprised how many home-based bakers experience these feelings and allow their thinking to hold them back…
If you are in the process of growing your home bakery, then you might be wondering if you need a website to get started. A business website can be one of the most powerful tools to market your bakery. It can help you to attract…
Ready to increase profits on your bakery menu? In this post, I’m sharing my insider tips for changes you can make to your bakery menu to increase your profits and sales. Sound complicated? Don’t worry, I’m breaking it down into three simple steps that anyone…
Have you ever found yourself without a plan for what to sell in your bakery for the holidays? Holidays can be the busiest time of the year for bakeries, that’s why it’s so important to have a seasonal bakery calendar for exactly which holidays you…
An email list in your home bakery business is the best way to connect with past customers and get repeat sales! This post will answer all of your questions about why you need an email list for your home baking business and how to get…
Pop-up shops are the perfect way to make extra money and attract new customers to your home bakery business. Check out this step-by-step guide and learn how to get started with pop-up shops today! How to get your home bakery ready for a pop-up shop…
Is the process of taking payments from your customers feeling a bit out of control? Are you all over the place with how you collect payments? Don’t worry friends, I’ve got you covered with all the details for getting your customer payments under control! Square…
Are wondering about the difference between cottage foods and commercial kitchens? Are you running out of space in your home-based bakery kitchen? Or maybe you have a product that can’t be prepared in a home kitchen because of your state cottage food regulations? Let’s take…
No matter what size your pantry is, we can all use a little more space and organization. I find that it makes it baking so much easier when you can see what you have! Check out these amazing pantry organization tips to get all your…
Consider this your complete guide to make-ahead baking! Here I include all my freezing & thawing tips and how-to’s, plus my favorite baked goods to freeze. Baking is a favorite pastime of many people. Whether you dabble in it for fun, or you are a…
Planning the perfect menu for your home bakery is no easy task. Before you add your favorite dessert or pastry to your menu, you need to decide how your new bakeshop will profit, and stay organized as you design your menu. Let’s get started with…
The best way to grow your home bakery business is to fill your baking schedule with prepaid orders. If you’re ready to learn how to do this then keep reading because I’ll show you what successful home bakers are doing to have more profit and…
If you are just getting started learning about how to have a legal home bakery, you’ve probably wondered if you need to form an LLC. In this post, I’ll answer some frequently asked questions and share my personal experience with forming an LLC for my…
Are you ready to get all those bakery ideas out of your head and onto paper but you don’t know where to start? You’re going to want to read this full post because I’m breaking down the process in an easy step-by-step tutorial that…
Are you stuck on choosing a bakery name and it feels like all the good names are taken already? Today on the blog I’m sharing my strategies for naming a baking business as well as a very big mistake I made with my own bakery. Read…
Are you considering starting a bakery from your home? Gathering ideas and information can be so overwhelming. That’s why you’re going to love this list of 5 ideas that actually work! These systems are tested and proven successful by home bakers who are making money…
Are you planning a bakery and ready to design your bakery logo? Maybe you‘re hesitant to choose a theme because of so many bakery logos looking the same, or you wonder what style of bakery logo will be best for your baking business? Today I’m…
How did a family farm that relied on the weekly farmers’ market pivot its business to continue to sell baked goods during the pandemic? If you are a baker or a farmer’s market vendor, looking for ways to adapt your business to the “new normal”…
You’ve made the decision to start your own baking business, but how do you get your home bakery kitchen set up for success? I’m sharing my best tips and top pics for supplies to help get you the organization, storage, and efficiency you need to…
Do you need a website for your baking business but don’t have a big budget for a web designer? Would you like to learn how to create a free and easy website that allows your customers to order online, and choose to pick up or…
If you’re ready to learn about selling baked goods at the farmer’s market, you’re in the right place! In this complete guide, I’ll be covering everything you need to know about getting started selling baked goods at the farmer’s market. I’ll cover how to start…
Are you a baker, blogger, or foodie who struggles to come up with interesting Instagram captions for your bakery posts? Are you looking for more engagement when you share the pictures of your baked goods? You’ll want to keep reading because I am sharing my…
Are you looking to grow your wedding cake business? Do you wish there was an easier way to keep track of deposits and payments made on your cake orders? I’m going to share with you how the features of Square Payment Processing have dramatically helped…
If you are a cottage baker then you probably know how hard it can be to grow your local following on social media. Your success and your confidence can take a big hit if you don’t have enough customers for your next pop up…
Have you been photographing your baked goods for your website or social media but are not satisfied with the results? Maybe you can’t or don’t want to invest in expensive equipment right now? I am going to show you how to drastically improve the quality…
Does This Bakery Bookkeeping Software Really Do What A Bakery Owner Needs? In today’s post, I am reviewing FreshBooks accounting software to see if it is a good fit for the bakery bookkeeping needs of home bakers, cake decorators, and bakery start-ups. Just so you…
Do you have a burning desire to open a bakery? Are you wondering if there are people out there who will buy your creations? Are you unsure of how much money you could potentially make if you took the plunge and followed your dream? If…
Have you been thinking about adding wholesale accounts to your bakery but have unanswered questions? Are you worried that you will not make enough money if you have to lower your prices for wholesale? I’m going to show you how to create more profit for…
Have you ever wondered how professional bakers resize recipes to yield the exact quantities they need? Bakers percentages are my favorite trick for adjusting a recipe to yield the exact amount of dough or batter needed. Whether you call it bakers math, bread math, ratios…
Do you absolutely love baking in your spare time? Have people told you that your cakes are amazing and you should sell them? What if there were a way to sell the bread, pies, cookies and brownies you bake at home and make some extra…