Issue One- November 2018:
By Mercedes Barreto
When did you decide to start this business?
“We decided to start this business in August of 2017! We really wanted to start making our own money independently. Being friends at such a young age, we then decided to combine forces, and started selling cakes and cookies to our friends and family.
As time went on, our familiars seemed to order increasingly, and our clients seemed to multiply in quantity.”
What social media platform helped Tiins Cakes & Bakery get their start as a business?
A) FaceBook
B) Snapchat
C) Instagram
Answer:
C) Instagram.
What words would describe your craft?
“Those words would most likely be words like passion, strength, dedication, love, tranquility, perseverance, and intelligence.”
What part of this business is the most rewarding, in your opinion?
“The best part of our craft is to see all our projects finished, decorated, and ready to deliver. This includes pictures and uploading them on social media.”
Is there a message for those who dream of starting a baking business, but don’t know where to start?
“Be patient and determined. Nothing gets done in one day. Without a doubt, social media is a big help. The more you work on social media and get discovered, the more orders you can get done.
It’s all about PRACTICE and PERSEVERANCE.”