The post outlines how to price baked goods for a home bakery, starting with the cost of ingredients and including labor at $20/hr. By breaking down the costs per cookie, it shows profit margins at various sales tiers. It emphasizes the significance of precise costing, taxation, and packaging in achieving profitability.
Making labels for your home bakery is super important to avoid harming customers, facing lawsuits, or getting fines. We will explore what items you need to include in your labels and how to make your labels cost-efficiently. Always follow state law guidelines for labeling.
Renee Brooks, founder of BAKr, runs a home-based bakery in Charleston, WV, aiming to discover the profitability of baking cookies at home. She plans to offer 52 flavors and ship nationwide but currently operates only within West Virginia. Renee shares her journey and findings through her blog for educational purposes.
