Thinking of starting a home bakery?

Here's what you'll need

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Legal requirements

Business planning

Kitchen prep

Like any recipe,

running a successful bakery from home starts with the right “ingredients:”

But what do these mean?

First: Legal requirements

Cottage food laws are food safety requirements you have to meet before you can sell what you bake.

(Laws vary by state, so check your local guidelines!)

Next: Business planning

Map out your goals and choose the type of business you want to run before you start baking.

Then: Kitchen prep

This may seem obvious, but bear in mind that your kitchen will need to meet local health requirements, and have all the tools needed for success.

But what are ingredients without instructions?

Here’s how you’ll mix it all together

Market yourself.

Social media, community events, and a well-built website can go a long way in spreading the word.

Future-proof your bakery.

Start by sticking with crowd-pleasing treats you make well. You can add more to your menu gradually as your bakery grows.

Make sure you’re protected.

Small business insurance is an investment that can help financially safeguard your home bakery down the line.

Find coverage that works for your home bakery.