I’ve pretty much set it all up over the last 5 weeks as I’m having trouble finding a full time job, and although I’m definitely not expecting this to be anything more than a little pocket money, it’s something I really enjoy doing. So I’ve got myself registered with the council as a food seller, they’ve inspected and approved my kitchen, I’ve completed my Food Safety and Hygiene course, and had an appointment with my business adviser! Phew.. starting your own ‘business’ is hard work! I’m working on a proper business plan at the moment to work out costing etc, but other than that, I’m all set to go 🙂 It’s something I’ve been thinking of starting since graduating and I now really feel like this is the right time for me. Who knows how successful I’ll be as I live in quite a small village, distant from large towns. But we’ll have to wait and see!
Anyway, I’m rambling a bit now, but I’m really excited! If you wish (especially if you’re local to Bedfordshire or Milton Keynes) please take a peek and maybe like my new Facebook page 🙂 Here are a few photos of recent Christmas cupcake batches I’ve made for family. My family must be sick of cupcakes by now as I’m forever experimenting with fondant icing!
Please let me know what you think! 🙂
These ones melted a little.. oops!
Wow these are so cute, I would definitely buy some if I was having a party! 🙂
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They look gorgeous and yummy and congrats on starting your business. I hope you do really well. They look amazing. I can't even get mine to all rise the same. haha
Well done and good luck!! 🙂
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Wow these are absolutely incredible!
Becky
beckys makeup
they look divine!good luck with business,I'm sure you will be successful x
These are supergorgeous and sweet and look superyummy! Good luck with your new venture 🙂 I wish I could do something like it! I've liked your page although (sadly, haha, they look sooo good) am not local. Good luck 🙂
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Angie
sundaybelle.com
Your cakes look gorgeous – I love the pretty icing! Wishing you lots of luck!! xx
Wow, good luck with your business, it sounds like a lovely idea 🙂
The cupcakes look super cute ;____; the snowflake ones are so pretty!
Jessica xoxo
Good luck with your business venture. Deff a good idea, fun and will look fab added on your cv.
Wow how amazing and exciting, good luck with your business, i hope it really works out well 🙂
Sophierosehearts x
love your business idea 🙂 its rare to have a job and love it at the same time as then it doesnt feel like work 🙂
have you got a website that will feature your previous bakes.
Rachel x
Good for you on setting up your own business. I'm sure it'll be a great success and I wish you loads of luck.
Well done on taking the plunge with the new business, I hope it does well.
I would definitely buy from you if I lived closer, your cakes always look amazing. x
good luck dear..they look yummy
good luck with your business, the cupcakes look amazing. Iv'e just completed my first term of a sugar craft course, it really is amazing what they teach and the valuable info you pick up 🙂 xx
THANK YOU everyone 🙂 I really appreciate it!! xxxx
Oh well done you for taking the plunge! I am sure you will do great because your cakes always look amazing! Good luck 🙂 xo
Good Luck! The cakes look great and I'm sure you'll do well. Just advertise like crazy. If your going to spend money on anything then advertising is the thing not to scrimp on.
GOOD LUCK! 🙂
Here's wishing you much fun & happiness in your exciting new venture. I love the cupcake with the gift bow – this would make a cute central feature in a set of birthday cupcakes too!
Congrats and well done to you for being so enterprising and dynamic. I am actually fairly local, I am neear Luton, so I will keep an eye on you for when I need cakes! xxx
This is so exciting and amazing! I have just liked your fb page and been looking through your gorgeous cake photos 🙂 x
Good work! Good luck with your business 🙂 i done the same recently and its so much fun! Check out my blog for sugarpaste/fondant tips as i went on a course several months ago and keep finding little hints and tips of where to buy the best buts and bobs 🙂 good luck!! http://Www.laurablackmore.com xxx
Thanks!! xxxx
Really hope all goes well with the business! 🙂
Jo xx
http://paintedglitter.blogspot.co.uk/
Good luck with the new business they look amazing x
WOW! This is an amazing opportunity and I really admire your passion for starting your own business. I know just how tough it is to find a job at the moment, and making a dream a reality has got to be the biggest motivation to succeed.
I'm so excited about your little venture, I know you will put your own stamp on the cake making world!
p.s You've probably come across the blog before, but just in case you haven't, a blogger set up her own cake business earlier this year and it's such an inspiring story! http://www.frenchforcupcake.com/2012/03/lily-pink-bakery.html
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This was very helpful 🙂 Thanks xx
Your cakes look amazing. I can't even ice them like you. Good Luck;
Wishing you the best of luck – you'll have to keep us updated.
Sophie
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Aww your Christmas cakes look so cute! Good luck with your new business venture – you're very talented and I can't wait to read updates on your progress! 🙂
Em
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http://emberdrake.blogspot.co.uk
Simply beautiful 🙂 what kind of icing is it?
They look amazing and I'm sure They are yummy!! If I were there I will buy all of them. Good luck with your business!!! 😀 😀
Paola Antonia
http://paolaantonia.blogspot.com/
Good luck with your business venture! I love the cake with the red bow on 🙂 Very pretty!
http://www.fashionandbeautyrelated.blogspot.co.uk
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How exciting! I'd love to know more about setting up your own business. Was it easy registering as self employed? Where did you find a business mentor? Good luck with it all 🙂 xx
Thanks Amy 🙂 Registering as self employed looks quite difficult, I'm not registered as of yet, but I must be within 3 months. But my local entrepreneur centre (Wenta) has lots of workshops and help on registering. I also found my advisor through Wenta but there should be ones local to you too. She was really helpful and is helping me with finance and drawing up a business plan. I also still need to sort liability insurance which is only £60 per year. Also the Princes Trust has lots of advice and info 🙂 xx P.S. your blog is my favourite!
Thanks for getting back to me Victoria, good to know there's lots of help available! And lovely to hear my blog is your favourite, what a compliment! x
good luck on your new business Victoria 🙂 I wish I could come and see you + buy some cupcakes from your shop but I only visit London in the UK.
I'm so excited for you! I'm graduating next summer and will have to get some experience and then set up my own photography business so its nice to see someone else thats setting up a business, good luck! xx
exciting! best of luck! xx
I'm loving your cakes so much I wish I had the patience to make cakes I bake with my sister that good!
If you deliver your cakes anywhere in the UK by February..I'll definitely order some for my 21st birthday party!
I'll keep checking the website 🙂
Jess
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http://www.sittingprettyvintage.blogspot.com
Check out the Christmas giveaway too (: !
http://sittingprettyvintage.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/christmasgiveaway.html