"Failing to plan is planning to Fail"

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

"Is cake decorating your passion?Maybe it's cupcakes... If you love
baking as I do, you get as much pleasure from the creative process
as you do from seeing the final "work of art"

But, what about running a business?

Most people think their commitment to their craft will
see them through the tough times and certainly that dedication is
so important. Without the passion this would be just another job.

In reality though, having a guide -- a clear plan for starting and
running a business is the most important thing you need to be
successful. While strategic planning is often thought of as
something reserved for big businesses, it is even more critical for
small businesses.

Do you have a plan...a blueprint for your business? Whether you use my book
as a guide or other resources, I urge you to write down your business
strategies in a notebook to which you can refer at any time.

Unlike bigger companies that can afford to make a strategic error,
a mistake at a small business can put it right out of business. I'm
not talking about the kind of plan you take to a bank for a loan.
Rather, the day to day planning, knowing exactly how you'll handle things like
cranky brides, how to approach marketing partners, how to organize your
week for maximum efficiency or how to organize a legal agreement with your
customers... what legal business structure serves you best, and so much more.
You can minimize the unexpected surprises with a good plan.

Most bakers I know always use recipes because they're looking for
consistent results. My book is a recipe for running your business.

Make your plan now, Order: Starting a Cake Business Today
http://www.cake-business.com

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