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How to Get Rid of Spreadsheets in Your Bakery
August 3, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

How to Get Rid of Spreadsheets in Your Bakery

Spreadsheets are great for many things—keeping track of a small inventory, recording daily purchases, and logging employee hours, to name […]

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Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Building and Using a Dummy Cake
July 26, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: Building and Using a Dummy Cake

Have you ever thought about decorating a fake cake for your bakery display? While this may sound bizarre, we swear […]

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Bringing Your Bakery Online: 5 Tips for Success
June 16, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

Bringing Your Bakery Online: 5 Tips for Success

You can buy nearly anything online these days, from that new sweater you saw on the racks to next week’s […]

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A Bakery’s Checklist for Change Management
May 24, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

A Bakery’s Checklist for Change Management

In any industry, adapting to the times is crucial. While bakeries and restaurants often operate using a tried-and-true formula, change […]

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7 Tips for Training Your Bakery Team
May 17, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

7 Tips for Training Your Bakery Team

If you want to lower turnover rates at your bakery business, one key strategy is to provide comprehensive training. As […]

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The Benefits of a Bakery Website: Four Reasons to Go Digital
April 21, 2022 · Jerred Sydnor

The Benefits of a Bakery Website: Four Reasons to Go Digital

Online shopping is the norm nowadays, and website storefronts are here to stay. With so many businesses going digital, why […]

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Handling the Holidays 2021
October 22, 2021 · Jerred Sydnor

Handling the Holidays 2021

The holidays this year will look different from the year’s past, but that doesn’t mean that people won’t be craving […]

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12 Tips to Create Your Bakery’s Portfolio
October 10, 2021 · Jerred Sydnor

12 Tips to Create Your Bakery’s Portfolio

Do you have a bakery portfolio? This is an essential tool to showcase your bakery’s most impressive creations. As a […]

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Bakery Spotlight – Not Jus’ Donuts Bakery Cakes & More
May 3, 2021 · Jerred Sydnor

Bakery Spotlight – Not Jus’ Donuts Bakery Cakes & More

Welcome to our Bakery Spotlight! Today, we’re taking the opportunity to get to know Not Jus’ Donuts Bakery Cakes & […]

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How to Use Email Marketing to Get People in Your Bakery
March 15, 2021 · Jerred Sydnor

How to Use Email Marketing to Get People in Your Bakery

Despite our ability to call, text, or send a carrier pigeon, email remains an important means of communication. In fact, […]

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11 Ideas for Bakeries During Graduation Season
March 3, 2021 · Jerred Sydnor

11 Ideas for Bakeries During Graduation Season

Graduations are a dependable source of yearly revenue for a lot of bakeries. Here are some ideas to promote and streamline during graduation season.

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Cross-Selling for Bakeries
December 10, 2020 · Jerred Sydnor

Cross-Selling for Bakeries

If you’re looking to increase add-on sales at your bakery, one of the best ways you can do so is […]

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