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2/16/05 at 9:37pm

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Hello - My name is Mitch, and I'm new to this forum. I have one very important question. After collecting baking equipment, and baking for friends and famiy, I am ready to branch out and start a home-based business of decorating cakes. What is the one thing that you wish you knew when you were at the jumping off point that I'm at?

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2/17/05 at 12:31am

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Not to sway from my rules/contract. I am the ultimate one in charge of my business, not the customer. If I'm losing sleep over a customer just because he/she doesn't know how to behave nicely, it's OK to shake him/her loose.

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2/17/05 at 11:12am

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Don't underprice yourself. Don't stress over every little detail. Don't be over critical of yourself. Don't make excuses for yourself/work, just accept the orders and compliments. Don't spend tons of money on every posssible toy.

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2/18/05 at 9:28pm

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Welcome Mitch, that's a great question! I'm just beginning too. I agree w/ trisha about spending tons of money on "toys" BUT it is so hard not to!! I see something new & I have to get it! What calidawn said about contracts is right! She sent me a copy of her contracts & there good! Ask her to email it to you to. She's got great help & great advice! My advice would be to research & research!! I spend a lot of time on this forum & internet researching!! The more you know the easier it is! Keep asking questions!! You'll do great! Good luck!