My new business is really taking off. I have been taking cake decorating classes and they are a blast.

So far, I have a cake every week to bake, along with a Halloween Cake , Sweet Sixteen Cake and a Baby Shower Cake.

The Halloween Cake is for a community Halloween party, the Sweet Sixteen Cake is for my daughter's Sweet Sixteen Birthday party, and the Baby Shower Cake is for my neice's baby shower.

I also have some craft shows that I will be setting up at to get my name and business out there. I am going to hand out my business cards and flyers. I thought I would set my booth with a really nice tablescape and maybe even offer cake tastings. I was thinking of doing some type of drawing for the craft shows, like a $10.00 off voucher or Free 8" cake with the scheduling of an event, or something like that. Any Ideas or suggestions?

I will also be starting cake tastings coming in 2008, before wedding season starts. I love weddings.

Well, good luck to me.

I have been working on starting a new business. You guessed it - "Cheryl's Celebrations" is what it is called.

I have an interior decorating degree, but love to plan parties and events, so I am now a party and event planner. I will do birthdays, showers, holiday get-togethers, tablescapes, etc. Almost anything someone can think of.

I also start Cake classes on Tuesday. I will be adding baking and decorating cakes as part of my business plan. I have been purchasing different cake baking and party supplies and have a very large antique kitchen cupboard that I will keep all of my supplies in.

I figure, I have two years before I loose half of my income and should have a really good client base between now and then. I am going to get a table or two at some holiday craft shows to set up my service at and get my cards out there.

I have already taken over the Halloween Party at our local Country Club every year. It is not really a paid job, but I do get a budget check to do the party with and it is a great way to get my name out there.