New beginnings #9: What would you do?
I’m in need of building a portfolio of cakes to show people but to do this I’m having to make lots of cakes and my families getting fed up of eating them as you would lol
I had and idea of getting together the cakes I want to make and offering them to people in the new year for a one off £20 charge. Ok I know this will probably just cover the ingredients cost but I thought it would kill 2 birds with 1 stone. A: it gets my cake baked and photo taken and B: more people will get to see them which means more word if mouth.
Any views let me know :-) thanks in advance
Let the cakey adventure begin :-)
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I think it’s a great marketing idea ;)
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I know how you feel as I was the same when I started 3 years ago and looking for excuses to do cakes… I used to do for free for people’s offices as well… it took me around 18 months of doing this to build up a portfolio. The other idea is to use cake dummies… they are cheap to buy. I agree with Michal, your marketing idea is a great one… Good luck, I can see you are passionate about doing this wonderful craft :)
You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits
then there are local charities as well that always appreciate these for fund raising for special needs.. that is a win-win situation as you get to do a cake and the charities gain funding from your efforts… much pleasure derived from these. xx
You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits
Hi callicious thanks for your comments and advise. I put a status on my facebook and its gone mad :-) I think I’m going to have portfolio finished by February lol lots of new cake ideas in my head now and lots of planning.
I have also taken your advice and contacted local charities around area letting them know if they have a raffle /coffee morning etc to send me a msg and i’ll gladly make a cake free of charge for them.
Let the cakey adventure begin :-)
That’s great news and so pleased you have had a great response!!! you have the right mind set, passion and approach and sure you will go far… just remember from acorns come oak trees… small beginnings ….. good luck xx
You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits
