Ziggy Li, the Flowering Baker

I’m the creator behind The Flowering Baker, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Once a Science Teacher, now a proud mum of two, living with my husband in the heart of the Midlands. When I’m not creating bespoke cakes, you’ll find me spending time with my family, enjoying the beauty of the countryside.

My baking journey started by making birthday cakes (football themed, princess, unicorns, Harry Potter etc) for my own children and friends. However, through the love of all things flowers and, of course cake, I found myself learning the art of handpiping buttercream flowers! And in February 2024, that is when The Flowering Baker officially blossomed! It’s been a very steep learning curve with no background in business but I love to share my journey, its challenges and how ignoring my imposter syndrome for a decision opened up doors that I would have never imagined! It’s been a crazy year but I wouldn’t have had it any other way!

Website: https://thefloweringbaker.co.uk/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweringbaker/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/thefloweringbaker/

TIPS:

Shows: Don’t be afraid to ask for a specific location or spot at the event - make it work for you!

See if it’s been well advertised so check previous years. Better advertisement better footfall and/or sales!

Suppliers:

Whether events suppliers (e.g. wedding suppliers, venues, services, cafes etc) tag them! Use @mention in your Stories or tag them in your posts! Collab tag suppliers so they can post your work on their platforms thereby leveraging on their audiences!

TFP links:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1919130158350620

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2913759308876359

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976528095939154

Ziggy Mentioned….

The Home Baking Business Bible (previously the Home Baking Business handbook)

https://amzn.eu/d/g9s3GRj

The Home baking Business Food hygiene Record Book:

https://amzn.eu/d/5cgKcn2

Find out more about The Home Baking Business Academy, including details for December’s goals month:

https://anniebennett.co.uk/the-home-baking-business-academy/

And there are free guides, including pricing, on Annie’s website:

https://anniebennett.co.uk/#freeguides

And join the facebook group, The Home Baking Business Academy Network, (previously The home Baking Business Community UK) and get involved with future episodes here:

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