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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://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!

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