Cake Business Advice

Top tips and advice from those in the know, to help you on your business journey.

The Sugarcraft Contessa buttercream cupcakes packaged for posting

Perfect postage tips for your cakes and bakes

Here’s a quick and handy guide to posting your cakes and bakes so they arrive at their destination safe and sound – and without breaking the bank along the way.

Black Box Cake by Christine and Phil Jensen ready for postage

How to start an online cake business part one…

The founders of The Cake Professionals are here with their top tips for the practical things you…

How to balance your cake business and home…

Juggling your cake business and home responsibilities is more than a full-time job. Here are four…

Everything You Need To Know When Scaling Up…

Looking for a quick and easy go-to guide for scaling up cake recipes? Look no further!

Cake business bookings: top tips for handling…

How do you manage your cake business enquiries? It can be tricky to manage bookings when you’re busy…

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Starting a cake business: 5 things you need…

Thinking of starting a cake business? We've teamed up with the directors of The Cake Professionals…

Christine Jensen constructing a tiered cake in venue

How to transport a cake

If you’re looking to transport a cake long distance, want to know how to transport a cake in the car…

How to start your own baking business

Thinking of starting a baking business from home? Here are Britt Box's top five things you need to…

White and pink tiered cakes with pastel-coloured flowers

Food safety for cake decorators

What is food safety and do I need to pay attention to it? Read on for all you need to know about…

How to transition from cake hobby to business

Wondering if you should turn your cake decorating hobby into a business? Fear not, The Cake…

How to price cakes: your time & bakes are…

If you've ever found yourself stuck when it comes to how to price a cake, follow our ultimate guide…

How to protect your wellbeing as a cake…

Here are six tips from the founders of The Cake Professionals to protect your wellbeing as a cake…

How to name your cake business: pro top tips

Stuck for a name for your cake business? The founders of The Cake Professionals share their…

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How to start an online cake business part two…

Wondering how to get your cake business ‘found’ online? Directors of The Cake Professionals, Phil…

Boxed decorated cupcakes

10 top tips for baking in bulk

Take the stress out and put the pleasure back into baking in large quantities for family, friends…

Bridal show tips for cake professionals: to…

Bridal shows. Wedding fairs. Wedding shows. Whatever you call them, it can be tricky to weigh up…

Cherish Finden interview: tips for a…

Christine Jensen of The Cake Professionals spoke exclusively to multi-award-winning pastry chef…

Be Proud to Make More Expensive Cakes Than…

Christian Ditch, head of marketing and brand at Dellissima Cakes, has written this insightful blog…

A beginner’s guide to cake photography

Want to know how to photograph cakes like a pro? You'll be an expert in a shot with CD&S's top cake…

Cake business finances: a guide to knowing…

Getting to grips with your finances and understanding the numbers is essential if you want to run a…

Running your own cake business: Part one –…

Learn how to start building your brand and create the right marketing message for your cake…

Running your own cake business: Part two –…

Follow this cake business guide by the founders of The Cake Professionals, to learn how to find your…

Setting up a cake business: 4 things you need…

Whether you’re setting up a cake business from home or have premises to move into, make sure you’re…

Natalie Porter's Guide to Exhibiting at…

Regular contributor and award winning cake designer, Natalie Porter, makes great cakes and great…

Set up on your own cake business

Many bakers start off making treats for family and friends and enjoy the thrill of people enjoying…