The cost of starting your own cake decorating business is a lot less than you might think, especially when compared to the more traditional brick and mortar business. Since your first step should be to create a service from your home you can save on overhead costs, such as rental space, larger equipment and of course, staff.

To start your business from home you will just need the essentials including basic equipment, baking supplies and of course elbow room! You should also designate an area that can be used for baking supplies. Extra storage space goes a long way in this business.

It is helpful for some people to take baking classes prior to starting a business. Or they may feel comfortable enough just from their previous experience of baking cakes and so can get started immediately.

Keep in mind that working from home does take self discipline and ongoing motivation. If you are passionate about baking cakes and decorating them, this should not be a problem. Here are some great features and positive aspects of having your own home business.

Set your own schedule

When you first begin working from home take things one baby step at a time. Set up a schedule where you work and try not to go outside of this time frame. The last thing you want is to get burn out early on. You need to balance things well in order to be successful and be able to stay committed.

Low Expenses

The costs are a lot lower since you do not have to rent a shop, hire employees, renovate the building, deal with inspectors and so much more that goes into running an 'out of house' store. Still once your business takes off you just might wish to upgrade to a larger area, or a walk-in store.

Home with the Children

If you have kids being a work at home mom is a success in itself. Your kids will not have to go into daycare and you will be at home when they need you.

You set the Times

You can see potential customers at your home on your schedule. Allowing for walk-ins is really not a good idea since this is your home and not just a place of business. However, develop a good scheduling system where you allow clients to come over, look at your samples and discuss what it is that they have in mind.

There are many more advantages to working from home that you will quickly discover. It truly is an incredible experience, and one that you will be proud of.

Minimal Risk

Since it doesn't cost much to get started if you decide that it isn't for you, you lose nothing but time. There are very few businesses where this is the case.

By Richard Harley
http://www.harleyenterprises.com/blog