So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Smart Guidelines For Starting A Profitable Raleigh Cake Bakery Business

By Amanda Bean


Starting any type of business is quite challenging and requires commitment and long hours. However, for you to succeed you must conduct adequate planning and prepare yourself way in advance. This will ensure that your products sell and give you back the profits you want. In addition, you will have lots of contented customers. These steps will keep you on the pathway to success as you start your Raleigh cake bakery venture.

Start by planning. It is always important to write down what you want and how you are going to achieve it. You can decide to start your own business or buy one that is already established and put some energy into it. When buying, it is important to conduct a thorough SWOT analysis so that you know what input you would need and the challenges you will face.

You need to have finances to start any trade. You can get financial support through savings, a bank loan, personal credit cards, government grants, venture capitalists, personal investments or credits and gifts from family and friends. It is best to have enough resources that will support your enterprise for the first three months to allow the project to grow.

The location of your enterprise is important. You should choose an area that is densely populated. This will ensure that you have regular customers buying your products every day. In addition, the place should have less competition as you do not want to compete for clients with other entrepreneurs. Go for areas that are not well serviced, for example, high density office blocks and industrial estates.

Ensure that you can meet the needs of the local customers. The art of baking may be the same. However, you will have to customize your products so that they appeal to the desired market. If there are many families in the area, then you will have to provide something different from what you would give corporate clients.

You will need to have equipment for your business. The apparatus you choose will depend on the customers you are targeting daily. Usually, you will need mixers, chillers, food display counters, industrial sized oven, cash register, baking tins and even weighting scales. If you have enough money you can opt to purchase these items. However, you can also lease them and buy them when you are well established.

Marketing is an important strategy for any business to grow. Therefore, you should come up with an innovative and effective advertising campaign that will make your enterprise grow in the shortest time possible. You can start promoting the bakery even before you open your doors by delivering pamphlets or a letter-box drop in your locality. You should also give out cake freebies for potential customers to taste.

Come up with competitive prices. This will be the most difficult huddle. Note that adjusting your prices later on could have mixed reactions. It could drive way customers or rake in more sales. With that in mind, you should be able to run a Raleigh cake bakery business quite successfully.




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