Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Gather the necessary supplies. You probably already have an oven, a mixer and some of the basic baking tools. However, you will need to purchase some specialty cake decorating tools, too. Get plenty of baking pans in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as icing flutes and spatulas.
Step2
Invest in a cake decorating class if you want to hone your skills. Many community colleges, cooking schools and even grocery stores offer affordable classes. A class is a great way to brush up on old techniques and learn new ones.
Step3
Practice, practice, practice. Test various cake and frosting recipes until you find the best. Try out different frosting techniques until you have mastered them all. Even after you have launched your business, keep practicing so your skills remain fresh and you continue to grow.
Step4
Spread the word. One of the best ways to advertise your new business is word-of-mouth. Tell your friends and family. Once you have provided cakes for a couple of events, those people will refer others to you. Print up some business cards with your contact information so you can give them to your customers and they can pass them on to others.
Step5
Start a website with pictures of your work and pricing information. If a customer is interested in your service but wants to see some examples of your work, you can simply refer them to your website. Of course, if they want a taste sample, you will have to actually bake them something.
