Table of Contents
F E AT U R E S
30 From This Cake Forward…
Tips, tutorials, and articles to help make your business thrive happily ever after!
37 5 Strategies for Sweet Success in the
Wedding Cake Business - By Stephanie Padovani
Five innovative ways to market your wedding cake business.
52 The Importance of Wedding Cakes to Your Cake Business –
By Alan Budiman
Alan will help you learn how to increase your profits.
56 Supply Guide
Looking for that perfect ingredient or tool? These companies can help!
62 7 Common Small Business Tax Misperceptions By Luce & Associates
Learn the truth about deductions, payments, and more.
82 Cake Holidays
Learn cake decorating while on holiday in France.
D E P A R T M E N T S (in every issue)
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From the Director
Cakegirls – Mary & Brenda Maher
Janine Eshelbrenner
Facebook Tips from Ken
Quincella Geiger
Industry Interview with Kerry Vincent
Cake Office - Julie Gibson
Edible Artist on the Rise
What's New and What's Hot!
Facebook Contest Winners
Edible Art of the Day
TUTORIALS
On the cover
The cover photo is provided courtesy of
Nine Network.
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Shoebox Cake
Super Hero Cake Pops
Cute Dog Tutorial - By Chef Nick Ang
Love Honor Cherish Cake Tutorial – By Robin Martin
Bride and Groom Cake Topper – By Rouvelee Ilagan
Summer of Love Bride – By Trina Thomson
Houndstooth Cake – By Sidney Galpern
Dad Rocks Cake - By Mama Rhu
Wild Rose made with a Tear Drop Cutter - By Shaile Socher