In this months episode I share my opinion on what I thought about this years cake international show that was held at the NEC  the weekend of the 1st - 3rd November 2024 It was also the 30th Anniversary of the show.
Cake international is a mixture of workshops, cake stands from our fave suppliers and the biggest cake competition, and to win at the show is a very high achievement as the standard is so very high.
I also share (as l usually do) how my business has performed in November, my decision not to do a Christmas promotion this year and why l deleted one of my social media accounts. I also share what i see trending which also includes the rebrand of jaguar cars its not cake related but i found it interesting when thinking about their ideal customer of which we as a cake community are very heavily focused on.
This is also the last episode of 2024 so Merry Christmas and wishing you a profitable festive period.
See you in 2025

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Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In this months episode l am in conversation with Aiza Cheung who is a brand designer and runs her own business called Studio Coya.
We talk about the use of color in branding, how to stand out in  a crowded market and the branding process. It was a very interesting conversation.
As well as the interview l discuss my monthly roundup of what l have been up to in the business during October and what I've seen trending in the world of cake (and makeup)

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

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You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

I am back with a new season, and a new episode of the podcast. Today its a catch episode of what i have been up to during the summer, as well as what's trending in the cake world.
 I speak about:

• Sales over the summer
• Shifting focus when you run your business part time
• Getting ready for quarter 4
• My first collab
• Scams in the cake world
• The positive aspects of using A.I 
• How cake content creators are using TikTok to generate additional income

Its a real mix of content.

Cake business festive campaign planner

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You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

This is the last episode of season 3 and In this months episode l share issues i have had trying to perfect my packaging and how vulnerable we are regarding our supply chain. As well as this l share what i have been up to in the business, and the absolute joy cake making can bring. 
I also  look at what's trending in the world of cake,
The podcast will be on  a break for the summer and then back with season 4 in September.
Have a great summer and Happy baking.

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

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You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

Its the penultimate episode of season 3 and its another guest episode.
Today l am in conversation with Krissy from the baking business lounge.
Krissy has diversified her business and this has been a common theme that cake business owners do when they realise they do not have to rely on one source of income, but can use their knowledge and skills to help others by becoming a cake business coach.
We spoke about finding confidence, going full time in the business, pricing and using fresh flowers on cakes.
Also in this episode l reflect on the month of May in my business and how it’s been a challenging time for aspects of the business. I also discuss what's trending (or rather the lack of a clear cake trend in May

If you would like to connect with Krissy Via The baking business lounge you can do so by visiting the links below:
Instagram
Facebook
Website
7 toxic flowers and foliage you should not use on cakes

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You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

Today l have a guest episode where i am in conversation with Natalie Freeman from 13 Rhythms. Natalie is a business coach and a pricing strategist who l cam across via TikTok.
We discuss pricing, ideal customer, social media as well as other topics.
Also in my usual fashion i discuss what i have been upto in my business as well as whats trending.
If you would like to connect with Natalie you can find her across her various social media channels:
TikTok
Instagram
Website

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In this months episode
I start off the episode reflecting on the month of march in my business and how i struggled to get motivated after a quieter end of the month, and then discussing what i have noticed is trending across social media. and yes the viral Bruce cake gets a mention.
In the second part of the show I am catching up with my first ever guest i interviewed on the podcast, Lauren Smy.
This is a fascinating interview discussing why her recent ADHD diagnosis has contributed to her making the decision to close her wedding cake business.

If you would like to connect with lauren you can do so by following the links below:
Lauren Grace cake coach
ADHD Busy bee, Lauren Smy ADHD Coach

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

In todays episode  l share my day away from the kitchen to attend  the Theo  Paphitis Small business Sunday event which was held in Birmingham UK.
#SBS is a small business network that has over 4000 businesses' within the network . Its a day in which i always leave feeling inspired and motivated and eager to make little changes within my business.
I also speak about my month in business and the usual what's trending within the world of cake.

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

So back to the normal podcast schedule and back with the first guest episode of 2024. In the beginning  of todays episode  l start with my January reflections and what's trending in the cake world then l am  in conversation with Cynthia Akinsanya who is the owner of Delights by Cynthia.
Some of the topics we spoke about were managing a full time business alongside remote working, being on TV, and continuous development  by undertaking courses. It was such a fun episode.
You can connect with Cynthia Via
www,delightsbycynthia.com
instagram
facebook

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/

Happy new year
I begin this episode with reflecting on December sharing a cake disaster i had and how my Christmas promotion went,
Then l reflect on 2023, what went well and what did not go so well and did i manage to stick to my previous goals.

If you have a question or feedback about this episode you can message me here.

Thank you for listening

You can connect with me via:
Instagram: Adventures in Kakeland
Blog: Adventures in kakeland

Published books for hobbyist and cake business owners.

• A food management system: for small home based food businesses
• Bake -cover-finish -deliver: Weekly baking planner
• Cake business order form book
• Blank recipe book

My Business social media channels
Instagram: Kake and Cupkakery
Facebook: Kake and Cupkakery
Website: https://www.kakeandcupkakery.co.uk/