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Half a Dozen Tips for New Bakery Owners

Half a Dozen Tips for New Bakery Owners

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Aug 25, 2014 By David Goldin

Running a bakery is not easy, and running a successful one is a whole other story. With long hours and hard work being the norm, it’s difficult for even the best bakers to run a profitable business. Bakeries are vital to the economy, accounting for about $311.0 billion in total economic output and 2.1% of the GDP, according to the American Bakers Association. This means that there is a market to be tapped, but it takes diligence and patience to get a successful bakery off the ground.

Here are half a dozen tips for bakers just starting out in the industry:

Understand how to run a business: Being a baker, you have a unique and specific craft. Similar to a florist or a chef, your craft is what is going to drive sales and revenue at your business. However, many business owners with a special craft often go into business without any existing entrepreneurial acumen, which can inevitably lead to problems. Make sure that, as a business owner, you understand the basics of running a small business such as business plans, budgeting, taxes, and loans. It may be wise to enroll in local business or entrepreneurial classes to get a feel for what it takes to own and operate a small business.

Spread your brand: While spreading frosting on capes and cupcakes is necessary, you also need to focus on spreading your bakery’s brand. This can be done in a myriad of ways. Firstly, because you specialize in food, you’ll want to hand out free samples of your product on a regular basis. There isn’t anything customer love more than the word “free,” and this is something to take advantage of. Additionally, you can do other things such as selling your product at local events such as a fair or a sporting event. Finally, work with local news outlets (print, radio, TV) to advertise your business.

Social media: Social media can play a crucial role in your bakery’s success. Traditional platforms such as Facebook and Twitter offer you the opportunity to engage with customers while posting content relating to your bakery and your products. Also, your bakery should be utilizing mediums such as Instagram and Pinterest as much as or even more so than Facebook and Twitter. Because the products you sell have a high visual quality, you can utilize Instagram to post photos of the baked goods you make. Also, by opening a Pinterest account, you can share tips and tricks on making simple treats. Of course, you don’t want to give out all your secrets, but you can offer some simple recipes for customers to do at home.

Gluten free: Whether customers have an allergy to gluten or not, the whole “gluten-free” craze is becoming a large part of our eating culture. That’s why you should consider offering gluten-free products at your store. It may be more expensive for you in the long run, so proper research may be in order to see if there is an actual demand for gluten-free baked goods in your area.

Buy used equipment: Your equipment is your best asset, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend most of your capital on brand new equipment and machines. It’s okay if you’re oven was previously owned, especially if you’re just starting out.

Get funding if you need it: It’s common for new business owners to need additional working capital even after they’ve paid off the startup loan they received. You’ll find that having additional money for things such as inventory, equipment and payroll can instantly help your business grow and expand.

To learn more about building a successful bakery or receiving financing for your business, contact us today. We can approve you in hours and get you the money you want in days.

This article was originally published by AmeriMerchant

Filed Under: Creating a Plan Tagged With: Branding, David Goldin, Getting Started, Seeking Funding, Social Media

David Goldin

David Goldin

David Goldin is the President & CEO of AmeriMerchant, a leading provider of working capital solutions for businesses including merchant cash advances and business loans.  Founded in 2002, AmeriMerchant has over 120 employees and is headquartered in New York City. David's previous experience includes co-founding an Internet development company and building it from four to fifty people that was eventually sold to a multi-billion dollar publicly traded telecommunications company.  David is also a founding member and President of the North American Merchant Advance Association (NAMAA), a 501c trade association for the merchant cash advance industry.

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