by Cake Coach Online | Mar 19, 2025 | Startup
5 Signs You’re Ready (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It Yet!) You love baking. Friends and family rave about your cakes. But every time someone asks, “How much do you charge?” you freeze. Sound familiar? You’re not alone! Many talented home bakers hesitate when it comes...
by Cake Coach Online | Mar 1, 2025 | Business Essentials, Connecting, Growing
I recently had an interesting encounter with someone I often meet during my walks. He mentioned he was attempting to build a “pondless waterfall” in his backyard but was unsure how to go about it. He shared his guesses on how to tackle the project. Wanting to help, I...
by Cake Coach Online | Feb 22, 2025 | Business Essentials, Connecting
Have you ever encountered a “customer” who seems to always ask about prices and designs but never actually places an order? Let me share a story that might resonate… A cake decorator was dealing with a serial enquirer—someone who repeatedly requested quotes, asked for...
by Cake Coach Online | Feb 15, 2025 | Pricing
Let me share a little story that might sound familiar… So, imagine this: A talented cake decorator’s mother-in-law (MIL) casually mentions that her friend wants one of the decorator’s signature cakes—for £50. The decorator explains to her MIL that her cakes start at...
by Cake Coach Online | Feb 8, 2025 | Business Essentials
Here’s a scenario that’s more common than you might think: a cake decorator recently shared that her client canceled a wedding cake after the wedding was called off—and demanded a full refund. The decorator was uncertain about what to do. This situation raises a big...