What does it take to be a successful cake decorator?

EQ: What is most important in making profit as a Cake Decorator in today's economy?

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

January Extra Post

So for the month of January While in mentorship I would help out with the register, but the thing was that business was rather slower than other months. I also helped make cream puffs which I had no idea how to make. I also helped decorate a couple of cakes throughout the month. What I learned was that when there are no customers in your business, always occupy yourself with something productive.



Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions


Content:

Post 10 open-ended questions for approval you want to ask an expert in the field of your senior project.  The first question should be your essential question.
  1. What is most important in making profit as a Cake Decorator in today's economy?
  2. What do you think it takes to open a business?
  3. What do you think is most important in making a business plan?
  4. How important is creativity in your business?
  5. Do you have any suggestions to any books i should look into that will help me learn more about cake decorating?
  6. If I were to open a bakery, what cities would you recommend?
  7. I have looked into many cake decorating skills, which ones do you think are essential?
  8.  How can you calculate whether or not your business is making profit?
  9. How do you determine the price for a certain cake you make?
  10. What is your method into organizing cake orders?

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 hours check

Content:

1.   Where are you doing your mentorship?
La Puente Bakery
2.   Who is your contact?
Jorge Renteria
3.   How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?   
20 Hours
4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
In the 10 hours I helped decorate Christmas themed cupcakes and I observed that the more creative you are, it is most likely for you to sell and make profit.
5.   Email your house teacher the name of your contact and their phone number confirming who they should call to verify it.  

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