How Much Does It Cost? $13,000.00!
Business By cakesonoccasion Updated 10 Jul 2010 , 7:34pm by cakesonoccasion
OK- so I've read so many posts about "How much does it cost to start up my own bakery?" That I thought I'd tell you my answer. $13,000.00.
Health inspector gave me the go ahead today- and we are in business! It's been a long 9 months since I moved into this location- and it's finally ready to go! Now- granted- I moved into a historic site, which did not have a kitchen in it, and had to add plumbing and a grease trap, but I did find all of my equipment used at auctions and craigs list. I had originally budgeted $8,000.00. I always laugh at people on those home improvement shows, and think "what idiots" when they go over budget. Now I'm one of those idiots But seriously- if you're planning to start up a biz- estimate your cost and time to do it, and then double both of those- and you'll be just about right I'm happier that words can express about getting it all finished- and excited that it's all mine- but now the real work begins- cranking out tons of cakes to pay for it all!
Congratulations, and warm wishes.
May your orders be many, bridezillas be few, and your profits great!
Looks great!! When I started my coffee shop, I figured $5000 to $10,000 - Try closer to $25,000 just to open the doors. You were smart to purchased used equipment. I didn't because I lived in a small town where getting it serviced was next to impossible!! Always plan on it costing you a lot more than you initially planned!!!
I think you have given many others who are thinking to open their own business a great boost that it can be done!
It is absolutely gorgeous!!! Almost seems a shame to mess it up by baking in it huh? LOL
How wonderful for you!!! May your buttercream be dreamy and your fondant never fail, your piping hand stay steady and artistic soul prevail
How wonderful for you!!! May your buttercream be dreamy and your fondant never fail, your piping hand stay steady and artistic soul prevail
"May your orders be many, bridezillas be few, and your profits great! "
- What they said! Congratulations and all the best!
Congratulations! Kitchen looks perfect, lots of room for all your future cakes & cake toys.
Wishing you many years of happy caking!!
Thanks, y'all! I guess I should add that I've "been in buisiness' for almost 3 years now...have a very successful business doing lots of wedding cakes, party cakes, and sugar cookies. Already had a very solid customer base, belong to professional organizations, and have all of the decorating tools one would need, etc. but have been renting space. I'm soooo glad I waited and did it this way- it would be so scary to think of starting out without all of that in my favor. So if you're brand new to the art- don't jump out and start something without putting in some serious time in a rental kitchen. Renting was not the most ideal situation, but I'm sooo glad I did!
Congratulations on "the next step up!" You were very smart to do it in steps. That is exactly what I did 15 years ago and I have never regretted it!
My 'caker's blessing' for you still holds, but...what the heck are you still doing on CC!!! Get off and get to cakin', hon...you gotta pay for that new kitchen
Congratulations!! You kitchen looks great.
Ditto - it looks amazing!!! I'm jealous!
Wow, beautiful! Congrats! Thank you for sharing what you did about how you started by renting a kitchen! That's very encouraging to me that we are on the right track because we are starting that way!
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