I give out options too, I’ve found with experience you can usually tell those people who don’t really understand exactly what they’re asking for. By giving design and thus price options you give them an opportunity to think about what they really want and are asking you to do, and you’re far more likely to land the order with realistic expectations all round :)
I too have a spreadsheet with prices for each type of cake in each size. Yes it was a pain to set up initially but the ease and speed with which I can now dish out quotes makes it worthwhile, ultimately a real timesaver!
Also, I’m with June, yes I’m an old meanie! Krystine – what are you doing!!! I guess at some point we’ve all had to draw the line with great rates for mates and I don’t do it any more. I do make occasional cakes as gifts for friends, but that’s MY choice (and in lieu of an alternative gift lol!) xx
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