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Turn Your Passion into
a Thriving Business

Welcome

I'm Tina, lovely to see you. I'm thrilled to welcome you to my Academy. With years of experience in the delightful world of gluten-free cakes and confections, I've discovered what it takes to succeed in this niche market. My goal is to support and inspire aspiring bakers like you! Whether you're just starting or looking to elevate your gluten-free or confectionery business, I'm here to provide the tools, strategies, and confidence you need to turn your passion into something unique from your kitchen or studio. Let's embark on this exciting journey together!

Presented by Tina Baird,

Artisan Baker, Sugar Artist and Director of Celebrity Cakes.

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In this Academy our courses will cover 

Business Foundations for Cake and
Confection Entrepreneurs

Ready to start your own cake or confection business from scratch? Unlock your potential in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly baking industry with our Business Foundations course. This comprehensive program provides essential tools to start and build a strong and sustainable business. From identifying your unique niche to navigating legal requirements and mastering pricing strategies, you’ll learn everything you need to transform your passion into a profitable business. This course is perfect for those ready to turn their baking dreams into reality!

Key Benefits:

Identify Your Unique Niche: Define and distinguish your unique niche within the gluten-free and allergen-friendly baking industry, helping you set your products apart from competitors.

Learn from our experience of how to navigate Legal Frameworks: Understand how to comply with essential legal and regulatory requirements for running a food business, ensuring you are best equipped to start on solid ground.

Implement Advanced Food Safety Practices: Learn advanced food safety practices tailored specifically for gluten-free and allergen-friendly baking, giving you the confidence to produce high-quality, safe products.

Craft a Comprehensive Business Plan: Develop a thorough business plan and a targeted marketing strategy that resonates with your chosen niche, positioning your brand for success.

Master Product Pricing Strategies: Gain insights into effective product pricing strategies that ensure profitability while meeting the unique demands of your market.

Build and Sustain a Memorable Brand Identity: Create and maintain a compelling brand identity that connects with your clients, fostering loyalty and recognition.

Launch, Manage, and Grow Your Business: Equip yourself with the foundational skills needed to confidently start and develop your own baking business. 

Join Live Zoom Group Meetings: Participate in interactive group meetings for real-time discussions and personalised feedback, enhancing your learning experience.

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Pre-Register - Business Foundations for
Cake and Confection Entrepreneurs 

Ready to turn your baking dreams into reality? Pre-register for our Business Foundations for Entrepreneurs course and take the first step towards building your gluten-free and allergen-friendly cake or confection business! With a growing interest in unique cakes and confections, this course will provide you with the skills and strategies to stand out in a competitive market and grow a loyal customer base.

Reignite Your Baking Business 

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your baking journey? The Reignite Your Baking Business course is designed to help you regain your passion for your business. Whether you're struggling to find your footing or simply seeking to refresh your skills, this course offers tailored strategies and actionable insights to reignite your creativity and confidence. Through practical activities, personalised feedback, and support, you'll rediscover the joy of your business while learning how to elevate efforts to new heights. From honing your unique style to mastering customer engagement, this course gives you the tools to see challenges as opportunities and be better equipped to achieve sustainable growth in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly market.

Key Benefits:

Rediscover Your Passion for Baking: Rekindle your love for your business through creative exercises and hands-on activities that inspire and motivate.

Personalised Guidance and Feedback: Receive tailored support to identify your strengths and areas for improvement, helping you grow confidently.

Refine Your Unique Style: Learn how to develop and express your unique style, inspiring you to stand out in the gluten-free and allergen-friendly niche.

 

Master Customer Engagement Techniques: Gain practical skills in engaging with customers, building relationships, and enhancing the overall customer experience to foster loyalty.

Implement Effective Marketing Strategies: Discover how to promote your brand effectively and reach your target audience

Overcome Common Business Challenges: Tackle common hurdles in the baking industry with proven strategies and solutions, enabling you to navigate obstacles easily.​

Join Live Zoom Meetings with Tina: Participate in interactive Zoom sessions with Tina, where you can ask questions, share experiences, and receive expert insights to help you succeed.

Participate in Interactive Workshops: Engage in live workshops and discussions, providing opportunities to practice new skills and receive immediate feedback.

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Pre-Register - Reignite your Baking Business

Stuck in your baking journey? Our Reignite Your Baking Business course offers expert guidance, hands-on workshops, and a live Zoom session with Tina. Get ready to transform your business

Gluten-free Cake Masterclass

Whether you're looking to perfect your gluten-free baking skills or expand into professional-level cake design, this masterclass offers hands-on, practical lessons designed to turn your passion into a marketable skill. Using recipes from Tina’s award-winning company, you'll develop your own menu while mastering the techniques, tips, and tricks needed to create stunning wedding cakes, smooth ganache, and contemporary finishes that stand out in the market. Plus, receive personalised feedback in a Zoom troubleshooting session to refine your skills.

Key Benefits:

Master Wedding Cakes: Learn to design and assemble elegant, stable gluten-free wedding cakes that are sure to impress.

Perfect Ganache: Elevate your techniques to achieve flawless ganache applications and trendy naked ganache cake styles.

Contemporary Finishes: Apply the latest trends in gluten-free cake design, creating modern aesthetics.

Recipe Development: Bake to Impress: Learn Tina’s award-winning recipes for cakes, ganache, and fillings, then build on these skills to customise and develop your own unique gluten-free cake and confection menu.

Zoom Troubleshooter: Engage in real-time group Zoom sessions for personalised feedback, problem-solving, and skill refinement.

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Pre-Register - Gluten Free Cake Masterclass

Ready to elevate your baking skills?
Join our Masterclass and unlock the secrets to creating stunning gluten-free cakes, from elegant wedding designs to contemporary finishes. Don't miss your chance to transform your passion into a profitable venture—pre-register now and be the first to know when we launch!

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