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Be a Baker! How to Start a Bakery Business from Scratch: Bakery Food Truck, Bakery Storefront, or From Your Own Kitchen - Business Plan Advice, LLC Formation & MORE!
Make Money Baking! How to Start a Bakery Business from Scratch
Do you love to bake? Are you the go-to person for a family birthday cake or special occasion cake? Why not take that love of baking and make some money?
The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life is abandon my career and jump into the bakery business. I’m thankful every single day that I had the support and love of my family and was able to make these decisions.
So, do you want to start your own bakery?
This is a huge step. Even just sitting down to read this book is a monumental step towards completely changing your life. After all, that’s the goal, right? When we start a new job, a business venture, or any other major happening, we are trying to change our life.
I’m here to help!
I’m Michelle McManus, and I’ve had my own bakery business for over 15 years. I started baking much earlier than that, though, just out of my own kitchen. I had (and still have!) a passion and love for baking, experimentation, and creating something beautiful and delicious. I’m guessing we have that in common if you’re reading this now.
I was baking out of my kitchen for myself when my obsession with new recipes far outweighed my ability to actually consume them. I started bringing my cookies, cakes, and cupcakes into work, where I was working in middle management in an unfulfilling job. People loved them.
I’ll never forget my first “Real” order.
A coworker had a daughter getting married on a budget, and she wanted some cupcakes and cookies instead of a wedding cake. Of course, I said yes. I hadn’t ever baked for an event before unless you counted the annual company-wide meetings, but I stayed up two days straight to get everything done in time.
The wedding was a total disaster, but someone from that wedding contacted me the next week for their son’s 8th birthday party.
Thus, my home baking business was born.
It took a while to quit my unfulfilling job and even longer to navigate the landscape of opening up a storefront, managing customers and employees, and actually turning a profit. My doors to my storefront have been open for over 15 years as of a few months ago, and we have established ourselves as a community staple. My niece and her husband do most of the day-to-day running of the business anymore, which is why I have the time and desire to write this.
Here is some of what you will learn from my book about starting a
What Type of Bakery and Legalities Involved With Them
Deciding What Model is Right for You
Exploring Cottage Foods LawsCommercial Do I Need One?
I Need a Physical How Do I Find One?A Physical Pros and ConsWriting a Business PlanRegistering Your Business and Legalities InvolvedWhat Are Self-Employment Taxes, and Do I Have To Pay Them?Mo’ Money, Mo’ Funding, Loans, and MoreEquipment You’ll NeedTarget Market, Branding, and The Fun What It Is, Why It MattersYour Packaging MattersMarket The Fast TrackCreating a Website and Your Online SpaceSocial Media Presence Best Practices
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Do you love to bake? Are you the go-to person for a family birthday cake or special occasion cake? Why not take that love of baking and make some money?
The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life is abandon my career and jump into the bakery business. I’m thankful every single day that I had the support and love of my family and was able to make these decisions.
So, do you want to start your own bakery?
This is a huge step. Even just sitting down to read this book is a monumental step towards completely changing your life. After all, that’s the goal, right? When we start a new job, a business venture, or any other major happening, we are trying to change our life.
I’m here to help!
I’m Michelle McManus, and I’ve had my own bakery business for over 15 years. I started baking much earlier than that, though, just out of my own kitchen. I had (and still have!) a passion and love for baking, experimentation, and creating something beautiful and delicious. I’m guessing we have that in common if you’re reading this now.
I was baking out of my kitchen for myself when my obsession with new recipes far outweighed my ability to actually consume them. I started bringing my cookies, cakes, and cupcakes into work, where I was working in middle management in an unfulfilling job. People loved them.
I’ll never forget my first “Real” order.
A coworker had a daughter getting married on a budget, and she wanted some cupcakes and cookies instead of a wedding cake. Of course, I said yes. I hadn’t ever baked for an event before unless you counted the annual company-wide meetings, but I stayed up two days straight to get everything done in time.
The wedding was a total disaster, but someone from that wedding contacted me the next week for their son’s 8th birthday party.
Thus, my home baking business was born.
It took a while to quit my unfulfilling job and even longer to navigate the landscape of opening up a storefront, managing customers and employees, and actually turning a profit. My doors to my storefront have been open for over 15 years as of a few months ago, and we have established ourselves as a community staple. My niece and her husband do most of the day-to-day running of the business anymore, which is why I have the time and desire to write this.
Here is some of what you will learn from my book about starting a
What Type of Bakery and Legalities Involved With Them
Deciding What Model is Right for You
Exploring Cottage Foods LawsCommercial Do I Need One?
I Need a Physical How Do I Find One?A Physical Pros and ConsWriting a Business PlanRegistering Your Business and Legalities InvolvedWhat Are Self-Employment Taxes, and Do I Have To Pay Them?Mo’ Money, Mo’ Funding, Loans, and MoreEquipment You’ll NeedTarget Market, Branding, and The Fun What It Is, Why It MattersYour Packaging MattersMarket The Fast TrackCreating a Website and Your Online SpaceSocial Media Presence Best Practices
&l
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Published November 11, 2021
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April 12, 2023
This was a great general overview of the business of baking. The author covers everything from hiring, to marketing, to permits in a very simple, basic way. It’s not a book with actual details or instruction, but a good start to know which topics you will want to dive into deeper. It’s a perfect “getting your toes wet” book.
January 1, 2025
Well, that was far less useful than I'd hoped. Overly general, no examples of business plans, etc. And, seriously, no list of useful resources? Did get ideas for list-making.
If we get this up and running successfully, guess that's my next project...
If we get this up and running successfully, guess that's my next project...
December 31, 2022
Informative
I liked all the info he gave on how to start a business. It really helped me get that push I need to want to start.I would recommend this book to anyone with a dream.
I liked all the info he gave on how to start a business. It really helped me get that push I need to want to start.I would recommend this book to anyone with a dream.
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