For Bakers By a Baker
I can help you get your baking business from an idea in your head to a polished & professional bakery business.
Starting with concept, I will help you with branding ideas and even provide you a package of logo’s. I understand the laws surrounding compliance and regulation in the cottage food baker world and will help cut down your research time, with an easy-to-follow checklist. Do not be frightened by the requirements surrounding product labels – I can create a template based on one of your very own recipes that you will be able to edit and use.
I know the start-up costs to opening a micro or cottage bakery are a lot, so I am not here to add on top of that – my prices are low, for what you receive because I am so passionate about helping you succeed.
Branding & Brainstorming
Let’s start with your idea and come up with names to call your bakery business. Once a name is decided, I will provide you with 5 variations of a logo that is professionally designed.
Cottage Laws & State Policy
So you have a business name, and a maybe even a logo – now what? Do you need an LLC or a vendor’s license? How can I avoid risk of fines and be as compliant as possible? This e-guide will walk you through decisions and actions to take to take your business idea to a real live, thriving business.
Label Templates
Cottage law requirements differ a bit from state to state – but one thing is common, the need for a product label on all of your baked goods you will be selling. When you provide me your state, logo and one of your recipes, I will create a label that you will be to edit in Canva.
Selling & Simplification
When it comes to selling your products, it can be confusing how to price your items and what sort of technology and fees are associated with selling platforms.
Do you want to track expenses and income, prepare for taxes? What will you need?
My Simple Selling e-guide lays out all of your transaction options and helps you cut down on research time.
Content Marketing
Social Media content marketing is scary and overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. My best friend, Jenn Necker is a content planner and marketing genius. She offers content marketing plans that are DIY or she can assist you in getting your bakery brand out in your community.
Packaging, Bags & Supplies
I can help you source the best priced (saving you money and time) and best quality items you may need to package your products and bake your items. Should you buy from Amazon.com or are there other options? Let me help!
Cottage Recipe e-Book
Looking to add some other products to your suite of great-tasting baked goods? Tried and true recipes that are Cottage Law compliant (in Ohio) are available for you immediately after check-out.
1:1 Cottage Bakery Consulting
If you need help outside of the resources available here, I am available for 30-minute e-consults about cottage bakeries. My specialization is Ohio, but with enough lead time I can research and speak to your State as well. Let me know what you need and questions I can answer and I will give my best advice and ideas to help your business grow.