This course covers the following topics in this order:

I. Getting Started: “Plan Your Success” So You Don’t Fail!

— Writing A “Quick Business Plan” (I did one and it will really help you get and stay organized from start to launch!)

— Business Plan Parts Or Sections (With my simple outline, and this course, you can blaze right through creating your own cake baking business plan in no time.)

II. Legalities, Baking & Then Some

— License, Permits, Insurance, Checking Account, DBA, Trademark, etc.

III. Business Procedures

— Setting Business Hours 

— Working With Vendors 

— Types Of Cakes You Can Sell

— Here's How I Take My Cake Orders

— Last Minute Orders (How To Take Them)

— Pricing Your Products & Services

— How Much Should You Charge?

— Forms Of Payment You Can Take

— Terms & Conditions You Should Have

— Forms/Contracts You Should Use

IV. Baking Ingredients, Equipment & Supplies

— Baking Ingredients (What To Get)

— Inventory (How To Store)

— System For Monitoring Inventory

— Common Cake Decorating Equipment

— Common Cake Decorating Supplies

— Office Supplies & Equipment

V. Baking Procedures

— Your Weekly Schedule

— Common Cake Baking Mistakes

— Cake Decorating

— Cake Design Essentials

— Storing Cakes

— Transporting Cakes

— Product Packaging 

VI. Marketing & Promotion

— Sales & Making Money

— Finding Your Ideal Customer

— Marketing & Branding:

— Pop-Ups, Booths & Table Displays

— Food Photography

— Website Design, Tips, Ideas & More

— Social Media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) 

— Creating Content (Daily/Weekly)

— Building A Following Of Fans

— Engagement

— Protecting Customer Privacy

— Word Of Mouth Reviews

— Dealing With Customer Complaints

VII. Future Growth & Expansion

Summary & Words Of Encouragement