Happy New Year, Bakers! 🎉

Welcome to the first edition of 2026's Savvy Baker's Scoop!

I hope January is off to a great start and that you’re easing into the year with clear intentions and a fresh perspective for your home bakery.

We're kicking things off with practical education, community connection, and a little inspiration from one of our members.

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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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Sole Proprietor or LLC?

One of the most common questions I get from home-based bakers is whether they should operate as a Sole Proprietor or form an LLC (Limited Liability Company).

I recently published a new blog post breaking this down in a clear, easy-to-understand way specifically for home bakery owners.

In the blog, I cover:

• What the difference actually is
• Why a single-member LLC is often a smart move
• What to consider before making the switch.

If this topic has ever felt confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone; this post is a great place to start.

👉 Read the blog post here​

❓ Question of the Week❓

You may have noticed our new Question of the Week series on Instagram!

These aren’t random questions. They’re real questions pulled directly from:

• Cottage Food Facebook groups
• Reddit threads & baking forums
• Conversations I’ve had with bakers just like you

The goal is to answer the things people are actually wondering about when it comes to pricing, legal setup, organization, and running a sustainable home bakery.

Have a question you’d like me to cover?​
Please send it my way! Chances are, if you’re wondering about it, someone else is too.

👉 Follow along on Instagram:​
​@CakeBusinessSchoolLLC​

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🍰Sweet Spotlight 🍰

This month’s Sweet Spotlight goes to. . .

Sam’s Topper Creations

Sam is based in Australia and is an active member of the Cake Business School Facebook Group. Her creative toppers are a great example of how bakers all over the world are building unique, inspiring businesses; and supporting one another along the way. Thank you for being amazing, Sam!

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💛 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!

It’s my way of celebrating your hard work, creativity, and growth; whether you’re baking for fun, selling at markets, or building your dream home bakery.

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Want to Be Featured in Sweet Spotlight?

Each month, I’ll highlight photos from our amazing baking community in the newsletter.

If you’d love to see your work featured:
📷 Send in a photo of your baked goods
🧁 Share what you made (and if it’s a customer favorite!)
💬 Tell us where you’re baking from

This is all about celebrating YOU, no matter where you are in your baking journey.

👉 Submit your photo by replying to this email or following the submission guidelines below.

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📝 Sweet Spotlight – Submission Guidelines

To keep things fun, fair, and easy, here’s how Sweet Spotlight works:

✔ What you can submit:

• Photos of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, breads, or other baked goods
• Seasonal bakes, bestsellers, or recent favorites
• Clear, well-lit photos (phone photos are totally fine!)

✔ How to submit:

• Reply directly to this email OR
• Send via Instagram DM (make sure you follow us!)​

✔ Include:

• Your name or business name
• What you baked
• Your Instagram handle (if you’d like to be tagged)

✔ A few notes:

• By submitting, you give permission for your photo to be shared in the newsletter and on social media
• Not all submissions can be featured every month, but we’ll rotate as often as possible
• You don’t have to be a Cake Biz Bootcamp member to be featured; this is for our whole community 💛

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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!