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💡 Sweet Success: Turn Baking into a Weekend Cash Machine

Whip Up Profits from Your Very Own Home Bakery

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Odd night
February 07, 2024

Welcome back to Odd Night, where we're serving up a side hustle idea that's as sweet as it is lucrative.

Tonight, we're taking a break from the digital world and diving into the heart of your home – the kitchen.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and discover how you can turn baking into a profitable business right from the comfort of your own home.

Here’s what we got for you today:

🍰 The neighbourhood weekend bakery
📺 2024: The year of collaborations
📱 Meta’s plans to protect consumers from AI deepfakes

Today’s Drop 💼

🥄 Whipping up Profits

🍿 The Big Picture:

Remember the days of the viral school cake trend during the UK COVID lockdown?

Many hustlers tapped into this trend, offering homemade sweet treats to their local communities and raking in profits.

Let's explore how you can convert this idea into a thriving home bakery business with longevity and ease.

🛠 The Idea:

Imagine whipping up batches of your favorite homemade treats—whether it's brownies, cookies, or cakes—and sharing them with your community.

It's time to bring a touch of sweetness to your neighbors' weekends and your wallet.

Getting Started:

Menu Creation:
Begin by creating a menu of treats that you're familiar with and confident in making.

Feedback Loop:
Not sure what to bake? Consider making a variety of treats and asking for feedback from friends and family to narrow down your menu.

Local Outreach:
Once you’ve finalised your menu, reach out to those in your local area, offering your homemade sweet treats for weekend pickup or delivery.

Niche Specialization:
Explore specific niches like protein treats, gluten-free options, or egg-free delights to attract a loyal customer base.

Social Media Presence:
Create an Instagram page to showcase your creations and engage with your community.

Visual Appeal:
Share behind-the-scenes glimpses of your baking process and irresistible photos of your treats to entice customers.

Think Big:
As your reputation grows, consider reaching out to local small businesses like cafes and restaurants to become their trusted supplier of sweet treats.

Ready to take your weekend bakery to the next level? 

Explore the possibility of partnering with popular delivery services like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, or Just Eat to reach a wider audience and increase your sales potential from your home kitchen. Be sure to research the rules and regulations in your local area regarding home-based food businesses to ensure compliance.

🔥 Is the Market Hot?

The bakery products market is thriving, with a valuation of $234.5 billion in 2022 and projected growth of over 4.4% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.

This presents a lucrative opportunity for aspiring home bakers to tap into a growing demand for delicious homemade treats.

🍞 Revenue Potential:

Let's crunch the numbers. Suppose you sell homemade brownies at $3 each and manage to sell 10 trays of 10 brownies each day on a weekend, totaling 200 brownies sold every weekend.

Assuming this level of sales is maintained throughout the month, your monthly net income could exceed $1600.

🎯 Conclusion:

From humble beginnings in your kitchen to a thriving home bakery business, the journey ahead is filled with endless opportunities.

With careful planning, dedication, and a sprinkle of creativity, you can turn the gift of baking into a sweet source of income.

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Odd Notes🕵️‍♂️

Snippets from the shadows

  • ESPN, Warner Bros and Disney join forces to launch a new sports streaming platform.

  • Meta set to introduce watermarks for AI fakes and “punish” those who fail to disclose AI generated videos/photos.

  • Outcasted co-founder, Adam Neumann, plans to once again gain control of the now bankrupt WeWork.

That wraps up today's business, we'll meet again on the next Odd Night with more inside news from the family.

Have a business idea that we could feature? Hit reply and share the 411. If we ride with your plan, you'll see your name in the credits. That a deal?

Disclaimer: This newsletter is educational, not financial advice. Exercise caution and conduct personal research before making investment decisions.