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Message |
| Topic: How to address emails |
beckyw321
Replies: 7
Views: 220
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 Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:14 pm Subject: How to address emails |
I agree that CL shoppers are looking for less than cheap. To weed them out, if you are going to respond to inquiries like above, don't "be nice" .... be direct.
"A Dora themed cake to serve 25 is ... |
| Topic: How to address emails |
beckyw321
Replies: 7
Views: 220
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:00 pm Subject: How to address emails |
| I used to post on Craigslist when a first became licensed so I could get my name out more. I had very few inquiries, and only one consultation (a bride to be who wanted 150 mini cakes for $1.50 each! ... |
| Topic: I'm an idiot... |
beckyw321
Replies: 70
Views: 5613
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Forum: Cake Disasters
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:27 pm Subject: I'm an idiot... |
years ago when I first started baking I switched the amounts for the oil and water for a boxed cake mix 
but that was a long time ago, and in case you were wondering, it was not at all edible ... |
| Topic: Want a laugh? |
beckyw321
Replies: 25
Views: 1675
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:03 pm Subject: Re: Want a laugh? |
I talked her into a three-tiered cake and tacked on $100 rush fee.
She's lucky you are doing this one at all, huh? |
| Topic: Bride & Groom not involved in cake choice? |
beckyw321
Replies: 17
Views: 1093
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:37 pm Subject: Bride & Groom not involved in cake choice? |
| I'm delivering a wedding cake this Friday and I had strict instructions to not even give the bride and groom a hint about what it looked like. The MOB was ordering it and wanted to surprise them with ... |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:00 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
Supakiki,
I found a spot here for $650 per month, there are others for around $550-$600 too. For just me I may not be ready to take on quite that much, but I am going to share space with my sister ... |
| Topic: Helpful advice for pricing and new business owners: |
beckyw321
Replies: 14
Views: 682
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:55 am Subject: Helpful advice for pricing and new business owners: |
| I'm glad you all think it's a good article. It may be a little long, but worth the read. |
| Topic: Helpful advice for pricing and new business owners: |
beckyw321
Replies: 14
Views: 682
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:01 pm Subject: Helpful advice for pricing and new business owners: |
My sister is a photographer who is about to open her own studio. I have been sharing with her some of the great advice I learned here on CC.
She sent me an link from photographer Jodie Otte who gi ... |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:50 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
Thanks for the encouragement ladies, I appreciate it!
We are going to do some shopping around and see what we can find.. I will keep you posted for sure! |
| Topic: What do you wear to a Delivery? |
beckyw321
Replies: 30
Views: 1925
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:28 am Subject: What do you wear to a Delivery? |
! I want to get one with my logo on it, but it's so expensive to do custom embroidery.
Contact your local high school's home ec department (or whatever they call that class these days) and ask the te ... |
| Topic: What do you wear to a Delivery? |
beckyw321
Replies: 30
Views: 1925
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:02 am Subject: What do you wear to a Delivery? |
I think you guys have convinced me
I went ahead and ordered my chef coat from Happy Chef
I can't wait to get it! |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:20 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
Your display is so pretty! Sounds like you have a great spot!
I'd be flattered if I were you and someone wrecked because they were distracted by the window display  Assuming they were okay, an ... |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:37 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
DH wants to take some pictures of my studio from the road and post on my website, and I will post here too to show you all what my set up looks like.
 But I have to wait for it NOT to be Ra ... |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:30 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
| I agree CakeForte, I want to appear more professional. My area is full of homebakers who aren't legal, so I think this will separate me from them. |
| Topic: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
beckyw321
Replies: 18
Views: 768
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:08 pm Subject: Anyone have an office space for consulations only? |
Thanks LaBellaFlor! I am still sighing wistfully myself everytime I drive thru our downtown. 
I want to really sit down and work out a plan so I wanted some opinions, see what others thought ab ... |
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