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Is a cottage bakery right for your real life?

Ten questions. No income promises. No pressure to turn a love of baking into a business.

ANSWER HONESTLY

This is a reflection, not a pass-or-fail test.

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01 • PermissionI know which state and local offices or official sources I must consult before selling.
02 • ProductsI can name one to three products I already make consistently.
03 • CapacityI know the practical limits of my mixer, oven, refrigerator and cooling space.
04 • TimeMy household can identify dependable weekly hours for production, cleanup and pickup.
05 • CostI have calculated ingredients, packaging, fees, waste and a value for my labor.
06 • OrdersI can describe one clear ordering method, cutoff time and maximum quantity.
07 • PickupI have a workable, permitted plan for customer pickup or market selling.
08 • SafetyI have a plan for labeling, allergens, sanitation and product handling.
09 • FamilyThe people sharing my home understand what a bakery test would require.
10 • TestI can define a small 90-day experiment rather than launching everything at once.

This educational reflection is not a legal approval, financial forecast or promise of business success. Confirm requirements with the appropriate authorities and professionals where you live.