How to Make Money in a Cake Decorating Business

Would you like to turn a $1 investment into $25? Maybe you should start a cake decorating business. Cake decorators may use $1 worth of ingredients to create cakes that customers gladly pay $25 for. A home based cake decorating business can be started with $250. Yet the annual potential income is as high as $25,000.

Instructions

1. Contact local health department. Inquire about food preparation permits prior to starting your cake decorating business.

2. Learn how to make cakes. Purchase cookbooks and cake decorating books. Practice until you are confident about your abilities. Attending a cake decorating course is another option. Contact Wilton or another school for more information about local cake decorating courses. (See Resources)

3. Buy equipment. Select high quality baking pans, cooking utensils, decorating and ingredients. Consider the type of cakes you intend to make before purchasing supplies. Cake pans can be purchased in a variety of shapes and sizes. Start with the basic shapes first.

4. Make samples. Create cake designs for each category you intend to sell.

5. Take pictures. Include pictures in sample book, which can be shown to prospective clients. Create brochures that showcase birthday cake and wedding cake. Also include unique specialty cake designs for baby showers, retirement parties, and graduations.

6. Advertise cake decorating service. Place ads in local newspaper and bulletin boards. Place brochures at extracurricular activities like ballet recitals, baseball and football games. If children see your cake designs, they may want one for their next birthday party.

Resources

• How to Choose a Business to Start