My business has not yet opened, it is currently in the development stage since I do not have funds to get if off of the ground. However, I am currently enrolled for a free, month-long (March 2024) baking course with The Knead in Erasmia, Pretoria. We are encouraged to sell the baked goods in our community and that is how I have been saving some money to start the business.
I do not own any baking equipment besides a 6-cup muffin pan, rectangular baking pan and a whisk found at home. Funding would assist with purchasing necessary baking ingredients and equipment to offer a wider range of baked goods. Additionally, I may be able to offer delivery, although to a limited extent, which would offer convenience and encourage client growth and retention.
As previously mentioned, funding would allow me to acquire equipment that would enable me to offer a wide variety of baked treats to accommodate a wider clientele palette. Moreover, I would be able to maintain a constant supply of my baked products since I would have the funds to restock on ingredients as and when necessary, thereby building client loyalty. Having funds would allow me to uphold a higher standard of quality for my products since I could afford to stock my bakery with good quality ingredients which would establish an excellent reputation for my business.