Posts by ladyonzlake

I don't ask for their budget but I state what my prices "start" at.  If in their description it seems like a small cake then what I say is "I'd be happy to do your cake and I am available for your date.  My cakes start at...

Hi Rosie2,     If you can get through all of the paper work for the cottage law this would be the least expensive way to go and figure out if you want to pursue this on a more serious level.  The cost for a health...

I've been working on my ingredient labels and recipes...this is such a daunting task.  I've been working on it for a couple of months now...there's just so many varibles with cakes.  I've been renting a commercial kitchen and...

I just about fell out of my chair when I saw her price for that very detailed cake was only $75.00!!!  I can't wait to see her response on the price you quoted her 

I love QB...it even tracks your inventory!

Yes, I agree with the other posters.  You need to screen your potential clients better.  I too always ask about venue, servings, design and budget.  I'm very up front with them about my price per serving.  I never...

I sub shortening in my IMBC all of the time.  I don't care for the taste of all of that butter but I love the texture of it.  I use 1lb of butter to 8oz of high ratio shortening.  Love it!  It also is more "white"...

I've been asked to donate a cake for a charity event for the Red Cross and I'm looking for some ideas. Any suggestions out there?

I've sent 3 emails. I'm a subscriber and I didn't dowload my last issue and now it won't let me...keeps letting me download the recent issue. Customer service is very lacking...

I just ran across this thread. How is you business doing now? I'm a home based business and I joined Theknot.com, have a website, and facebook page and I am always busy...especially in the summer.Some other things you could do is join...