In January of this year I decided to set up a business with my best friend called L&B Bakes. If you have read my blog since the beginning then you will know that I love baking and have done some recipe posts over the years. In my local area there is a programme called Alternative Markets which gives young people the opportunity to work on market stalls (for free!) selling and promoting their products. We have done 4 markets now and also catered for an Afternoon Tea party and I have learnt loads about the world of work and having a business.
1. Working is HARD. There are days when I am on my feet baking from 9am to 9pm.
2. Team work is essential. I couldn't do any markets without my partner because we need to reply on each other in order to get everything done.
3. You need to be prepared to compromise. I've learnt that you can't always have everything the way you want it and when you are working in a partnership you need to listen to the other person and take on board their opinion.
4. Although it can be awkward, it is important to put yourself out there and make conversation with strangers. If people are approaching your stall you need to say hello and talk to them otherwise they could walk away.
5. Money doesn't grow on trees. I have had to work my but off to earn a substantial amount of money selling our homemade goods at markets which has made me value the worth of money and appreciate it more.
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- MissBeccaBeauty xo
It all looks so delicious! Well done on setting up your own business, it takes a lot of guts to do something a bit different and follow what you love. Wish I lived near you so I could buy some! xx
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Thank you it was a bit risky but I'm so glad I took the plunge! xx
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