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In this episode, Caroline Bower shares a detailed, week-by-week guide to starting a bakery from zero, based on her own experience of running a successful bread business for a year. From understanding cottage food laws to bulk baking and creating an effective ordering system, Caroline covers everything needed to lay a solid foundation in the first month. She also discusses marketing strategies, essential tools, and tips to ensure profitability and compliance right from the start. Don't miss out on Caroline's recommendations and the free resources available in the show notes!
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:15 Week 1: Laying the Foundation
03:46 Week 2: First Bakes and Initial Sales
12:33 Week 3: Expanding and Streamlining
17:14 Week 4: Scaling and Market Presence
21:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/checklist) to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!
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