(And a Cake Business)
I was out walking this morning, minding my own business, when I remembered something odd about holly.
You know how it’s all spiky and prickly?
Well—here’s the thing.
Holly only grows those sharp leaves near the bottom.
Lower down, it’s got to protect itself from hungry deer and other nibblers.
But once it grows tall enough, higher up in the trees?
No more prickles.
The leaves go all smooth.
It’s like it finally breathes out and says,“Whew, glad that part’s over.”
And honestly?
That felt very familiar.
Because building a business is exactly the same.
When you’re just starting out, everything feels a bit stabby.
Confusing pricing. Weird orders. Challenging customers. Not knowing what you don’t know.
(Plus probably undercharging and over-apologising.)
But once you get the right support, the right knowledge, and a bit of height under you?
It does smooth out.
And you can stop bristling your way through every challenge like a stressed-out holly bush.
So if you’re still in that prickly phase—here’s what might help:
🧁 Sweet Beginnings – A free guide for new cake biz owners, to stop you feeling overwhelmed before you’ve even begun.
💸 Cake Costing Clarity – A workshop covering the 20 most common costing mistakes (because guessing is not a pricing strategy).
🎂 The Cake Circle – For decorators ready to grow tall, smooth, and thriving—with support every step of the way.
No more thorns.
No more guesswork.
Just a clearer, smoother path to a business that works for you.
Kind regards,
K.