This book covers every aspect of creating a cake business at home, in a shared kitchen or in a commercial cake shop. Has anyone ever said to you, "Your baking is so delicious, or your cakes are so beautiful...you should go into business!?" Have you ever taken a cake decorating class and thought, "How could I turn this into a career?" Maybe you"ve been to a wedding, seen and tasted the cakes or cupcakes and thought, "I can do this!" Perhaps you just enjoy working in the kitchen and want to learn how to start a real home-business. Recent passage of cottage food laws are opening new opportunities for home-based cake businesses across the country. We cover everything, from writing a business plan and preparing for your first kitchen inspection to creative marketing ideas and attracting new clients. Written with specific, step-by-step advice, this book aims to pave the way for new cake business owners by informing bakers of all skill levels about: Navigating complex regulations and lawsPlanning and preparation while in the start-up phase Paperwork and organizational documents needed Creating a business identity including your business name, logo and website Legal issues including Business Permits and Licensing Utilizing and benefit from the latest marketing strategies How to create repeat customers--and stable income--by continually bringing clients back for all the cake occasions of their lives Expenses and funding sources Insurance, taxes, and accounting How to start with a minimal investment How to calculate your total product costs and price your cakes for maximum profitCreating a professional publicity kit Wedding-specific cake business strategies and scripts Innovative places and ways to market your businessOur exclusive 126 step start-up plan Tools and supplies you"ll need...and much more In addition to the contents of the book, buyers will also have access to the members area of our website to guides, spreadsheets, and manuals including: Sample Business PlanRecipes Contracts and Order Forms Farmer"s Market Guide SafetyAccident Prevention Guide Cake Business Pre-opening and Daily Checklists Cash Flow and Cost of Goods Sold Spreadsheet Budget, Start-up, Financial Projections, Profit and Loss Statement... and many others