Thank you every one,Its hasn't been long since I joined this ,BUT oh my God,I have learned soooo much.Every one (my friends)keep asking me to start taking orders and make them cakes but I was too much of a chicken to jump in to it ,but now Iam really thinking about it.I am just going to start doing it for friends first ,so I can test the waters ,any advise????

Advice??????!!!!????

GO FOR IT!!!!!

Your cakes are gorgeousl You have nothing to fear. Don't underprice yourself! Practice, practice, practice and learn all you can. You have a fabulous cake career ahead of you!

Thank you for the advice ,and spell check ,lol.I really love doing this ,but I feel weired about asking money from friends.And I hate bargaing .Thatis the only thing that has kept me from doing it lot sooner.

I agree... jump in head first! You will do great. How flattering and how absolutely awesome. I can't wait until someone asks me for a paid cake... goodluck

Holy Sugar Overload, Batman!! How can you feel shy and inhibited about this? Your work is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get out the cash register, girl!

Yeah, what she said....lol

And DON'T bargain. Your price is your price. You decide what you're worth, not them.

I just looked at your work, and you are wonderful, I say go for it!

Thanks ,You all have encoraged me a lot.I'll keep you all posted with my adventures.

oh ,how do I do that ,I have no idea ,I thought it was automatic or some thing.

go to my forum info, there is a box you check under prefrences. Don't mean to be pushy!!! It is not mandatory only if you would like to recieve comments.

You're kidding, right?

I just looked at your cakes. They are so beautiful, what are you waiting for?

thanks I just did that .No I would love to see what people have to say,isn't it the reason to join to find out what other bakers and decorator have to say.LOL

Your cakes are beautiful - go for it!

Maybe look into the laws in your area/state too.

Hey - PM kelleym, the cake boss co-owner. The cake program is AWESOME and very cheap, start early with your customers/fees etc.

Best of luck!

Your cakes are very pretty. Do it!

Your cakes are beautiful, what are you waiting for?

How do you find out what the laws are for your state? Is there a website? I was just wondering because I'm thinking about starting to decorate cakes on the side (I already have another job as well). I have no idea how to get started. I've heard about the cake boss program and I will look into getting. However, I figured I needed to take some other steps before starting things up. Any suggestions? I live in Oregon for those that also live here and might know the laws/rules.

Michelle, check out this thread in the business forum!

http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-32550.html

You are very lucky -- Oregon is one of the states that DOES allow home bakeries. Contact your Department of Agriculture for regulations.

You do lovely cakes. Go for it.

Thanks kelleym,I checked regulatiosn for Kansas,I will need seperate kitchen.I 'll start with friends and family to test the waters and if I get positive response I can easily make a kitchen in garage or basement. Thanks agin every one.