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The Hard Truth About Running a Bakery (And How to Stay in Business) Feb 24, 2025

Yesterday I found out that one of my favorite local restaurants closed their doors for good.

And it broke my heart.

This wasn’t just another place to grab a meal—it was a staple in the community. ...

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The Future of Baking: How AI Can Take Your Bakery to the Next Level Feb 18, 2025

Let’s be real—running a bakery is HARD WORK. Between managing ingredients, perfecting recipes, handling customer orders, and keeping up with marketing (because YES, social media is practically a full-...

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ā€œThat’s Too Expensive!ā€ – How to Handle Pricing Pushback with Confidence Feb 17, 2025

Alright, let’s talk all things PRICING. I know, I know—it’s one of the most frustrating parts of running a baking business. But it’s ESSENTIAL. You pour your heart into everything you do (it is your p...

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How to Stop Struggling with Social Media and Start Growing Your Bakery Business Feb 10, 2025

If you’re a bakery owner or small business owner in the food industry, you probably know that social media is a powerful tool for attracting customers—but let’s be real… it can also feel like a full-t...

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From Home Baker to Cupcake Wars Champions: This is The Cake Mamas’ Sweet Victory Story Feb 04, 2025

When my former business partner, Fabiola, and I competed on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars in 2011, we didn’t just bake cupcakes—we baked our way into the hearts of fans across the globe! I’m often asked...

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URGENT: How the New February 4th Tariffs Will Impact Your Bakery & What to Do NOW! Feb 03, 2025

Let’s get real—When ingredient prices increase, our small businesses feel it, hard. Eggs already jumped 267%😳, and now flour and sugar are next. Why?

šŸ“¢ Starting Tuesday, February 4th, new tariffs on ...

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National Handwriting Day Meets Branding: A Blog for Business Owners! Jan 27, 2025

Let’s talk about branding, logos, and making sure your business speaks the language of the people—because we’re in 2025, not 1825!

Did you know that cursive handwriting is practically extinct? Starti...

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The Worst Valentine’s Day Products to Sell in Your Bakery Jan 27, 2025

Let’s be REAL… Valentine’s Day is the SUPER BOWL for bakery owners. It’s bakers BLACK FRIDAY! And your sales on this ONE DAY alone can set the trajectory for the remainder of your entire year. So, if ...

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How To Start A Baking Business in 2025! Jan 22, 2025

So you wanna start a baking business? Yay, congratulations! But do you actually know how to start one? And I mean start one the RIGHT WAY!

It's true, there are TONS of steps that go into starting a...

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8 Valentine’s Day Color Palettes to Elevate Your Bakery Brand Jan 09, 2025

When it comes to branding, few things have the power to capture your audience’s attention like a well-thought-out color palette. Whether you’re designing packaging for your Valentine’s Day bestsellers...

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5 Costly Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Holiday Sales (and how to FIX them!) Dec 10, 2024

Let’s have a REAL talk…

The holiday season is officially HERE and this season can be extremely stressful and chaotic, especially for small business owners! And low holiday sales can cause even more S...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Perfect Presents for Everyone on Your List Nov 26, 2024

Let's face it, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, or gift-giving in general, can sometimes bring on more stress than joy. And in my opinion, that’s NOT how the holidays should feel. The holidays are meant to be a FU...

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