Sweet Beginnings

I would love nothing more than to quit my job to bake and craft (my other spare- time hobby) all day.  I have stumbled upon an obsession and passion for making cupcakes.  What is it about these little cups of heaven that is so enticing?  Perhaps it is the cute variety of liners available, or the way each little cupcake ends up slightly different than the next, or the number of ways they can be decorated.  I love trying new batters and usually bake a batch every weekend.  There are so many possibilities, and cupcakes are much easier to hand out than slices of cake.

Now that more people know that I am capable of creating such delicious treats, more and more keep ordering.  I was faced with decisions on how much to charge, and discounts for quantity or friends?  How much were the supplies even going to cost me in bulk?  These are all questions that I am still finding answers to, and each time I bake I learn whether or not my pricing is appropriate.  Most bakeries in my area charge $20- $25 per dozen, depending on the type of cake and icing.  These next few weeks will definitely be a learning experience for me- I have 6 orders for over 25 dozen cupcakes!

The next step is creating a business name for myself.  I have not loved any that were suggested so far, but I think if I see them in a creative, logo format, I will be able to make a decision on a name.  This has been the hardest part for me!  I think a name can really do a lot for a business, so I want it to be one that is catchy and has character.  Hopefully I will have decided on one in the next week so I can have cards printed.  Hopefully this is just the beginning of something great!  Here we go...!