I'm just starting out selling my cakes and I've been asked by a group of parents to do 3 full sheet cakes for 4th grade graduation. They're used to BJ's prices, so they want me to do them for $30/cake. I'd normally charge $50, since it costs me almost $20 just to bake and frost 'em. Do I do it for the publicity? I've already done a $30 full sheet for the teachers at this school, at the request of another group of parents, but this would be a different "audience." Three full sheets is such a lot of work (plus I'll be out of town a few days before the cakes are due, so I'd have to bake ahead & freeze, then scrable to frost & decorate), but over 100 parents would probably be there . . . I'd be so grateful for any and all opinions! Thanks tons.

I would do them, but let them know that you're giving them a considerable price break. Then I would have a handout with pics and prices. Do you have a brochure or business card? They won't all know what you charged, but they'll be impressed by how much better the taste and decorations will be. Consider it an opportunity/investment into your business. Yes, three full sheets is a lot of work for that price, but it may be worth it in the long run.

I think it would be worth it but, did you already agree to the price of $30 per cake? If not, I would either stick with your price of $50 per cake or negotiate and ask for $50 for first cake and $30 per cake for the other two and tell them that is a discount since they are ordering 3. Hope this helps.

I would do the cakes. But let them know what you normally charge and tell them you are giving them a discount. Look at all of the future orders you may get. I would also ask them if they like BJ's prices why are they coming to you. Maybe they don't like BJ's cakes and want someting better. If that is the case then I would charge more for your cakes. Hope this helps.

I would do the cakes. But let them know what you normally charge and tell them you are giving them a discount. Look at all of the future orders you may get. I would also ask them if they like BJ's prices why are they coming to you. Maybe they don't like BJ's cakes and want someting better. If that is the case then I would charge more for your cakes. Hope this helps.