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Fully Custom Bakeries to "Custom Enough" Bakeries
March 13, 2025 · Shellie Slove

Fully Custom Bakeries to "Custom Enough" Bakeries

Many bakeries are shifting from fully custom cakes to a custom enough model to increase margins, reduce labor costs, and streamline operations. Learn how to make the switch successfully.

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A Bakery's Sweet Spot: eCommerce to sell Custom Cakes
March 7, 2025 · Shellie Slove

A Bakery's Sweet Spot: eCommerce to sell Custom Cakes

Discover how bakeries can boost sales and streamline operations by selling custom cakes online. Embrace eCommerce with BakeSmart and grow your business!

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Freezer Organization Can Boost Your Bakery's Sales
February 24, 2025 · Shellie Slove

Freezer Organization Can Boost Your Bakery's Sales

Transform your bakery’s walk-in freezer into a strategic profit center with expert tips on organization, labeling, FIFO systems, inventory, and lighting.

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Cracking the Egg: Navigating Rising Costs with Transparency & Resilience
February 19, 2025 · Shellie Slove

Cracking the Egg: Navigating Rising Costs with Transparency & Resilience

Explore how BakeSmart supports bakeries in navigating rising costs and maintaining profitability amidst fluctuating market conditions. This post delves into the impact of soaring egg prices and offers strategies for communicating surcharges transparently to ensure community support and business resilience.

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Creating a Successful Grab-N-Go offering for your bakery
January 29, 2025 · Shellie Slove

Creating a Successful Grab-N-Go offering for your bakery

Discover how grab-n-go offerings can transform your bakery's sales and operational efficiency.

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Celebrating Bethel Bakery: A BakeSmart Customer Story
November 26, 2024 · Shellie Slove

Celebrating Bethel Bakery: A BakeSmart Customer Story

At BakeSmart, we’re proud to partner with incredible bakeries that enrich their communities with tradition, creativity, and exceptional baked goods. […]

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Organize Your Bakery for the Holiday Rush
October 28, 2024 · Shellie Slove

Organize Your Bakery for the Holiday Rush

Organize Your Bakery for the Holiday Rush: Quick and Efficient Service While Driving Impulse Sales Getting your bakery holiday-ready takes […]

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Baking Up Success: Cakes D’Sabores – A BakeSmart Customer Story
October 24, 2024 · Shellie Slove

Baking Up Success: Cakes D’Sabores – A BakeSmart Customer Story

At BakeSmart, we take pride in the success of the bakeries that use our bakery software to streamline their operations […]

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How to Build Community Around Your Bakery This Holiday Season
September 30, 2024 · Shellie Slove

How to Build Community Around Your Bakery This Holiday Season

At their core, bakeries help people build and celebrate their communities. They are the heart of the towns, neighborhoods, and […]

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How SOPs Can Transform Your Bakery Operations
August 5, 2024 · Shellie Slove

How SOPs Can Transform Your Bakery Operations

Is your bakery equipped with SOPs for daily operations? If not, you’re certainly not alone; many bakery owners find themselves […]

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A Guide: building a solid culture at your bakery
June 26, 2024 · Shellie Slove

A Guide: building a solid culture at your bakery

In 2020, during the pandemic, I operated a multi-location bakery with over 80 employees. Our bakery was under extraordinary stress […]

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Revolutionize Your Bakery’s Custom Cake Ordering with Technology
May 29, 2024 · Shellie Slove

Revolutionize Your Bakery’s Custom Cake Ordering with Technology

In 2024, an eCommerce store for your retail bakery is a must. It’s not just about having an online […]

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