GUIDES FOR FOOD BUSINESSES ✿
A little help
Friendly tips to make the day-to-day feel easier.
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Small steps can help a small business grow.
Pick one idea to try this week. Keep what works for you and your customers.
Help nearby customers find you
Keep your social pages and local listings up to date. Show where you are, how to order, when you collect and what is available this week.
TRY THISAdd clear collection details to your online shop.Make ordering easy to plan
Set a weekly order cut-off and collection window. Batch similar bakes together so you can plan ingredients and reduce last-minute trips.
TRY THISGroup orders by collection date and time.Give customers a reason to come back
Try a seasonal special or a small rotating menu. Ask happy customers what they would like next and make reordering simple.
TRY THISFeature one returning favourite and one new bake.Price for the whole job
Count ingredients, packaging, your time, energy and delivery before deciding what a bake earns. A busy product can still lose money if it takes too long to make.
TRY THISUse Recipes & costs to check your true cost per item.A gentle weekly check-in
□ What sold well, and what was left over?
□ Did each price cover your ingredients and time?
□ Is there one regular customer you can thank?