I Think I Hae My First Paying Customer, (Nervous)
Decorating By Creative_chika Updated 17 Apr 2009 , 1:47am by Creative_chika
Hello everyone! I'm feeling kind of nervous because I recently got an email from a lady that wants me to do her daugthers wedding cake. It's a very simple cake- chocolate, covered in fondant, some swirls, and ribbon.... But I cant help to be nervous because I dont know this person, and I haven't had my home inspected or approved. But it is okay to sell cakes from home here in NC. I keep thinking what if she's from the health department 
Maybe I'm just exagerating, but I've read and commented on sooooo many post that talk about this.... Just had to vent!!! Actually, this is the first time I vent on here 
Have a great day everyone!!!
Well then be as clean and sanitary as possible and deliver don't let her pick it up. You'll be fine, don't worry.
Doing ANYTHING creative for someone you don't know is always somewhat frightening. You will do great . In my experience, the things I've been most nervous about turn out fine. Reality is seldom as bad as what we imagine!
Thanks...
Jamie- I will most def take your words into consideration. I was about to give her my address!!! wewww!! Thanks
Andy- Very true...
Jamie is right. I never let people come to my home, but it's b/c I have a 2 year old,a hubby, and a roommate! I figure it's easier for me to leave than it is to get them to leave or stay out of the living room! My home is my personal space,and I don't want strangers who I don't know anything about coming in here!
Good luck, I'm sure everything will turn out great!
Edited to add...Creative chicka...your cakes are gorgeous! I know you'll be great. Just make sure not to underprice yourself just because she is your first paying customer! You do great work!
I plan on doing so, sadly I have to get rid of my cat 
So, I'll be baking at my moms in the mean time...
Yes she did, from an ad I posted. But after posting it, I thought about the whole situation I could get myself into. I just have to look into the whole licensing thing.
But I cant help to be nervous because I dont know this person, and I haven't had my home inspected or approved. But it is okay to sell cakes from home here in NC. I keep thinking what if she's from the health department Wink Maybe I'm just exagerating, but I've read and commented on sooooo
It is okay to sell cakes in NC out of your home IF you are inspected and legal. I would seriously consider getting inspected. There is not much to it and it gives you and your customers peace of mind. I would go on your gut feeling though.. More then likely its just someone looking for a wedding cake but you never know!
I was scared silly on my first paying order. I still get nervous. I worry about if I'm doing a good enough cake everytime I sell one. I think it's because I'm not used to dealing with the public in this manner yet. It does get eaiser.
Yes she did, from an ad I posted. But after posting it, I thought about the whole situation I could get myself into. I just have to look into the whole licensing thing.
That's the best thing to do. A lot of the venues require proof of license/insurance from the cake provider anyway, so it's best to have all of that in place.
As far as your cat goes, do you have to get rid of him/her or just keep it out of the kitchen while you are working?
I'm in MA and have a second kitchen in my basement that's licensed. As long as my door stays closed and the cat stays out of there it's OK to have a pet.
Maybe your state has the same rule, I hope it does!
Well thats a good question. I guess I have to ask again, because thats the only reason I haven't started the whole process.
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