So, business is hurting lately and you’re not feeling great about it. You know you can bake a delicious loaf of bread, or a cookie that no one can eat just one of. So where are all the customers? It’s a stressful situation, but don’t let it get you down. Your friends at Flores [...]
Here are five advertising techniques bakery owners can do without logging in to Facebook or Twitter: 1. Open Doors and Windows When It's Warm Nothing attracts people to bakeries more than the tantalizing smell of freshly baked doughnuts, breads, cakes, and cookies. 2. Take Advantage of Standing Signs Advertise daily specials with chalkboard sidewalk [...]
Small details tend to go unnoticed and unappreciated due to the seemingly frivolous nature of people. You should keep in mind however that it only takes a drop of water to create a ripple, which means that even the smallest change can fully alter something. The same goes with baking. If you miss out one [...]
 When you’re starting up a bakeshop, what you sell can be what makes or breaks you. So make sure you pull out some simple yet delicious recipes and bake them with love. If you’re stumped and can’t decide on what to make, you may want to jazz things up a bit by having new [...]
Baking with heart and soul and using quality ingredients create warm, soft and chewy, comforting baked goods. Kneading the Dough Whether you knead the dough by hand or in an electric stand mixer, the process of stretching and folding the dough takes a lot of hard work, passion and perseverance. Building strong gluten network in [...]
Starting your own bakery is an exciting prospect! Unfortunately, you could be the greatest pastry chef in the world, but if you don’t have the business sense and financial backing, your business can flounder. Running a bakery can be a costly endeavor, especially in that vital first year; according to Entrepreneur, it can cost $10,000 [...]
Bakeries can range in size from small, home-based businesses to factory-scale endeavors. Regardless of the size, though, every bakery depends on the condition of its equipment to be successful. Flores Bakery Service specializes in keeping your bakery equipment running smoothly. Here are some tips from us on keeping your equipment, along with your bakery, in [...]
There’s no smell quite like the scent of freshly-baked bread and freshly-frosted cupcakes, and no feeling like sharing those creations with happy customers. Once your bakery business is off the ground, what is the secret to keeping it afloat? There’s no secret it takes hard work, determinations, and a good work ethic to make a [...]
