Hi Baker Friends,

March has been a busy one over here — full of creativity, learning, and a little extra focus on the business side of baking (hello, bookkeeping season).

If you’ve been juggling orders while trying to stay organized behind the scenes, you’re definitely not alone. Running a home bakery takes more than just great recipes; it’s about building something that works for you, too.

Let’s dive into what I have for you in this month’s Scoop!

But first. . .

To my new subscribers:

I want you to know that this newsletter is dedicated to supporting you, the home-based baker, in achieving sweet success.

Home-based bakers are an underserved & underappreciated group. With my years of experience in the Cottage Food's baking industry, I am passionate about helping you avoid some of the mistakes I made in the past and unlocking your full potential.

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🎥 Watch: Edible Image Demo

I recently went live to demonstrate how to use printed Icing Images and decoupage techniques on cookies. The best part?

You don’t need a direct-to-food edible printer to make this work in your cottage food business! Or, if you want the ease of using high quality Icing Images prints without the price tag, place an order with me to print any & all of your baking images!

This is a great way to add customization, increase perceived value, and offer something unique to your customers.

👉 Watch the full demo here​

📊 5 Monthly Bookkeeping Tasks Every Cake Business Should Be Doing

With Tax Day approaching in the U.S. (April 15, 2026), now is the perfect time to make sure your numbers are in order.

I put together a blog post covering five simple monthly bookkeeping tasks that can help you stay organized, reduce stress, and actually understand how your business is performing.

👉 Read the full post here​

🎟️Cottage Foodie Con is Almost Here! 🎟️

We’re officially less than a month away from Cottage Foodie Con!

I’ll be teaching:
​The Slice is Right: Baked Goods Pricing Training​
🗓 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 12:30 – 1:15 pm CST

If pricing your baked goods has ever felt confusing or overwhelming, this session will walk you through how to price with clarity and confidence.

If you’re planning to attend in person, don’t forget:
📅 The deadline to purchase in-person tickets is March 31, 2026

👉 Grab your ticket here​

💛 From the Kitchen

This month has been a reminder that baking is both an art and a business.

Some days are all about creativity and trying new things… and others are about spreadsheets, planning, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Both matter. And finding your rhythm with both is where things really start to come together.

If the business side of baking (pricing, organization, bookkeeping) ever feels overwhelming, that’s exactly what we focus on inside Cake Business School.

It’s designed to help you build a baking business that’s not only creative, but sustainable too.

See you in a few weeks for your second scoop of the month! But...

💛 Have you joined our Facebook Group yet?​
It’s where bakers share creations, ask questions, and connect with others who truly understand the cottage food journey.

👉 Join the Cake Business School Facebook Group here

We’d love to see what you’re working on and welcome you into the conversation!

Thank you for being part of the Cake Business School family. Keep learning, keep baking, and keep building the business you love!

See you in a few weeks for your next scoop!

Happy Baking, Nicole Bendig-Lamb Master Cake Designer / Author / Speaker / Cake Business Coach Haven't started your business yet? Now enrolling for Cake Biz Bootcamp!​ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, check out our Podcast (available on iTunes and Spotify), visit our website at www.cakebusinessschool.com , or check out my book Baking Your Way To The Top: How to Start & Grow Your Own Home-Based Baking Business​ Interested in helping us create more FREE content? You can now leave us a tip! These funds go toward new podcast episodes, blogposts, and tutorials. Click Here to Contribute​

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