I actually quite like March Madness, and my bracket is looking decent so far. However, the term "March Madness" has taken on a whole other meaning for me. Just a little over a month ago, I opened the door to the baking world, not knowing what to expect. I still don't quite know what to expect, but I do know that my business isn't slowing down any time soon. Already 47 dozen cupcake orders down, I've experienced a lot, and have quickly learned what works and what doesn't. So many good things have happened this month- my website is up, my logo is complete, and my business cards are in my hands. Aside from that, I've had two big events this past weekend- a fundraising event for a large company (4 dozen cupcakes) and a wedding on St. Patrick's Day (9 dozen cupcakes). And let's not forget to mention the few random orders I had in between those two big ones the same weekend. WOW! What a weekend! But I survived :)
I also have decided to get involved in some craft show/ vendor type events- the first one is this Saturday, March 24 and then I also have one on March 30 and April 5. So that means MORE cupcakes, but also more publicity! And speaking of publicity, I have a friend who blogs in the Toledo area, called Moms In Heels and does a talkshow radio every Wednesday morning for Andrew Z in the Morning. I'm giving her a box of cupcakes to take to them in hopes they mention it on air today. Another task I'd like to complete for the weekend- brochures and/ or flyers. These are great marketing tools and will grab people's attention faster because of the size and effects that can be added to them. Oh, and that whole tax thing... I guess I need to start considering that as well. That whole process seems a bit intimidating, but if my company continues to grow at this rate, I will definitely need to think about that, and even the possibility of opening a store front. My kitchen is just way too small to handle growing orders! This could all be in the distant future, or it could happen sooner than I'm ready for. Either way, I look forward to it and am so excited! And checkout the new link on the blog to my website- Sweet Addictions by Kari!
P.S. Go Syracuse! (I have them winning the bracket) :)
Here are links to my upcoming events:
Coy Elementary Craft Show (No link for this one)
March 24 9am- 4pm
Coy Elementary School in Oregon, OH
Starr Elementary Mom's Night Out- March 30
https://www.facebook.com/events/152667541520416/
Bingo Blitz- April 5
http://www.facebook.com/events/121428387986775/
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