Side Hustle Series – Bake Up Some Profits
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89With the holiday season ramping it now is the time to use your baking skills to earn some extra Christmas money. If you make exceptional cakes, cookies, and/or pies you are one of the few people that will be in demand. Not everyone can bake and the thousands of people around you with a sweet tooth will beat down your door once they find out that you can bake.
How do you get started? Make some samples and place them in the employee, teacher, or nurses’ lounge. Put your baked goods where people gather and leave a note letting people know how to get more. You could give out samples as an early holiday gift, sort of a holiday kickoff things. Attach your business card (make some up), brochure, or mini-flier to the package.
You will have to come up with a system to take orders and deliver your product. Another option is to bake up a batch of cookies, brownies, or other easy to bake and take item and sell them from you office desk or locker.
If you are daring place a classified ad on Craigslist.org, Backpage.com, or Kijiji.com. You can also sell your goodies (the baked ones) on eBay. They have a classified ad option for $10 that will remain on the site and searchable for 30 days. That’s not a bad value at all!
So there you have it. Another side hustle idea that you can run away with. Tweak it and make it yours. Let me know how it works out for you.
Samantha Gregory
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I love this idea! I can bake, but I can’t cook. Thank you!
You are welcome. I always believe that everyone has a talent they can profit from. I say go for it and keep trying until something works out for you.
“Rich Single Momma”, I love the sound of that.
I recently relocated, it seems I’ve started over so many times, I’m new to Atlanta and the job market is slow. I recently finished web design certification and business is going slow.
I love being home when my daughter gets home from school and will consider putting my apple pies on line.
I enjoyed your tips on a side hustle.
Thanks,
Lukeither Willingham, CEO
Lukeither Multimedia and Design
http://www.lukeithermd.com
I’m glad you enjoy the tips and the name. I wanted a name that reflects what I am (rich in love, health, and ideas)and what I am striving to become (financially wealthy).
I moved to the ATL in March, which is when Rich Single Momma was born. I am wishing you the best in your job search but enjoy your time at home.
Yes! Do put your apple pies online. I am a cake person personally but I’m sure your pies are a hit. Let me know how it goes for you.
[...] Side Hustle Series – Bake Up Some Profits – If your cakes and cookies melt in the mouth then you probably should be selling them. You can offer a variety of baked goods or specialize in one thing. Whatever you do, make sure you put out samples with an order form. [...]
I would love to have a home bakery making cakes, cookies, and other things. Unfortunately, you have to have a commercial kitchen in my state. Even renting one is very expensive!