Old 09-13-2011, 09:18 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 14-year-old Pastry Chef, at Your Service!

Hey!Hi!Hola!Hello.

So, I'm Ashley. I'm from Texas, well, a small town in Texas, anyway. I'm happy I've found this site! It seems like all of the other ones were geared towards adults, and, it's nice to meet people that will be on my level and will be able to help me with my goals, in a way I can UNDERSTAND.

Anyway, I *specialize* in pastry. I've been taking courses since I was 10, and, I've been baking since I could reach the counter tops. Of course, I'm thinking about going more into the cupcake business, and, currently, I'm developing a business plan that I can present for grants (hopefully enough grants so that I won't have to take out loans!), so that I can rent a commercial kitchen to bake my products in.

However, my business plan does have some holes, and, I must say, I've never been the *most* organized when it comes to that, so, I'm really hoping to get help.

Uhm... I have a Kindle, and, I've read a few business books. "The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business" by Steve Mariotti (Founder && President of NFTE), "Start It Up: The Complete Teen Business Guide to Turning Your Passions Into Pay" by Kenrya Rankin and Eriko Takada, and, "Start a Cupcake Business Today" by Information Tree Press are some books that have really helped me, and, some that I can only suggest for others.

Well... That's about it! If you're interested in business ventures, please, don't hesitate to contact me! (I'm in the process of getting my Tax I.D. #, Sales Certification, etc.)

Thanks!
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Hey Ashley,
Welcome to TBF, glad you found us! How did you find us by the way? Awesome to hear you started baking at 10. Why did you want to create a business out of it? Have you started selling your cupcakes anywhere?

Is there a NFTE or similar organization where you live? Steve Mariotti's organization helps a lot of entrepreneurs that are where you are with their business plans.
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