The business we've started seemed like a fun idea initially , something we could do as a hobby and something which would give us a creative high while not taking up all of our time. Well , guess what? WE WERE WRONG. VERY VERY WRONG.
Don't misunderstand - it is a LOT of fun, it is super creative but it is NOT a hobby and cannot be. It takes up all of our time and energy, at times more than the time we would have spent at a desk job, simply because at the end of the day , whatever said and done , this is OUR business and the weight of responsibility lies with us.
When I was doing the course, I was told one thing , " NEVER EVER cancel an order, specially last minute, unless absolutely essential." I live by those words now. I've seen how a customised cake can make a person's day and make them feel so wonderful, at the same time ruining the day if not done well. It's not a job you can pass on and its not work you can push onto the next day. Thus be it a fight with your best friend, a super low day , sickness, someone in the hospital or even worse come to worse, a tragedy in the family , you have to complete the work because if you don't, you could be ruining a very special moment for someone.
In 6 months, I've personally experienced at least 3 out 4 of the above said things but luckily I've a sister to take up the slack and nothing's been so bad. Touchwood and hope to continue this run with our fans, not just as fans but as friends!!
Don't misunderstand - it is a LOT of fun, it is super creative but it is NOT a hobby and cannot be. It takes up all of our time and energy, at times more than the time we would have spent at a desk job, simply because at the end of the day , whatever said and done , this is OUR business and the weight of responsibility lies with us.
When I was doing the course, I was told one thing , " NEVER EVER cancel an order, specially last minute, unless absolutely essential." I live by those words now. I've seen how a customised cake can make a person's day and make them feel so wonderful, at the same time ruining the day if not done well. It's not a job you can pass on and its not work you can push onto the next day. Thus be it a fight with your best friend, a super low day , sickness, someone in the hospital or even worse come to worse, a tragedy in the family , you have to complete the work because if you don't, you could be ruining a very special moment for someone.
In 6 months, I've personally experienced at least 3 out 4 of the above said things but luckily I've a sister to take up the slack and nothing's been so bad. Touchwood and hope to continue this run with our fans, not just as fans but as friends!!
