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The shop that nobody saw

The shop that nobody saw

One day, a friend of mine decided to open a shop. Not just any shop — it was a lovely…

My first wedding cake was a triumph and a lesson

My first wedding cake was a triumph and a lesson

(40 hours, 3 tiers, and a creased brown envelope of…

The Teddy Bear Cake I Didn't Make

The Teddy Bear Cake I Didn't Make

When my daughter turned one, we bought her a birthday…

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The mystery non-shopper and why asking about budgets can be a game changer

The mystery non-shopper and why asking about budgets can be a game changer

Have you ever encountered a “customer” who seems to always…

The £50 cake – why clear pricing conversations matter

The £50 cake – why clear pricing conversations matter

Let me share a little story that might sound familiar……

The refund request

The refund request

Here’s a scenario that’s more common than you might think:…

How social proof can turn into prospective customers (at no extra cost)

How social proof can turn into prospective customers (at no extra cost)

Let me tell you a quick story about the power…

The Essential Skills No Sugarcraft Class Ever Taught Me

The Essential Skills No Sugarcraft Class Ever Taught Me

When I first stepped into the world of cake decorating,…

Measure this and watch your cake business flourish

Measure this and watch your cake business flourish

Have you ever found yourself drowning in a long list…

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Karen MacFadyen is the founder of CakeCoachOnline and is known for her creative ideas, practical shortcuts and honest approach to helping cake decorators feel more confident in what they’re doing.

With a natural gift for problem-solving, she helps bakers untangle the messy, overwhelming parts of running a cake business and replace them with clearer systems, better decisions and more ease.

Through her free resources, practical tools, on-demand workshops and ongoing support, Karen shares time-saving guidance to help decorators move forward with more confidence and less faff.

Alongside her cake coaching, she also offers a wider layer of support for those who want a calmer, more organised approach to life — bringing the same practical thinking and gentle clarity beyond the kitchen.

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