Mia's Bakery Cottage Baker 101

Have you ever dreamed of turning your love for baking into a business, but had no idea where to start?

Maybe you want to sell cinnamon rolls from home, launch a sourdough business, sell cookies at local markets, or get your baked goods into coffee shops. But between permits, pricing, packaging, marketing, and managing orders, getting started can feel overwhelming.

That's where Cottage Baker 101 comes in! 💕

Created by the baker behind Mia’s Bakery, this 102-page digital guide was designed to help aspiring cottage bakers take their first steps toward building a bakery of their own.

Inside, you'll learn about:

Getting started: Choosing your niche, planning your bakery, and creating your startup checklist.

Cottage food basics: Understanding food laws, permits, licenses, approved products, labeling, and food safety.

Pricing for profit: Understanding ingredient costs, paying yourself, pricing your products, and comparing wholesale and direct sales.

Marketing your bakery: Promoting your products on social media, planning preorder drops, building your brand, and creating an online ordering experience.

Finding customers: Exploring sales channels and learning how to approach local coffee shops about carrying your baked goods.

Practical tools and worksheets: Work through your launch plan, organize your startup tasks, calculate product costs, and prepare a coffee shop pitch.

WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR?

• The aspiring home baker who wants to start selling.
• The sourdough lover ready to turn a hobby into a business.
• The cookie or cinnamon roll baker who wants to grow beyond friends and family.
• The beginner who needs a starting point and a plan.

WHY I CREATED IT 💕

When I started building Mia’s Bakery, I didn't have every answer. I learned through research, trial and error, asking questions, and figuring things out along the way.

I created this guide to help make that beginning feel less overwhelming for someone else.

You don't need to have everything figured out to take your first step. You just need somewhere to start.

Let's build something sweet! 🎀

Digital download. No physical product will be shipped. This guide is for educational purposes and does not replace official local guidance, legal advice, or tax advice. Cottage food requirements vary by location, so always verify the rules that apply to your business.