Cupcakes, One Day at a Time...: Recent Comments

Comment on What's in a Name?

Rachel — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:19:31 GMT

"Cupcakes So Good, They Make You Want To Slap Your Mama!"

You got my vote.

Comment on Just Cupcakes?

Jill — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:54:48 GMT

I completely know your pain.

Most people are not judging you when they comment about your business. They are judging themselves.
Most folks are afraid to step out of the norm and fulfill their dreams, whether it's to start their own business, educate their own kids, get a college degree, or travel.
When you're feeling drilled about why you picked your business, turn it around in your head and know that that person is telling you why they can't do what you're doing. They are digging for confirmation for themselves as to why they're not fulfilling their dreams.

I know every conversation is slightly different with these folks, but come up with a standard line to use, then change the subject. OR offer them a free cupcake when they bring a friend with them to your shop. GET THEIR BUSINESS.

Krispy Kreme only sells donuts, but look how they draw in their business. You could have a neon sign that says "Now Frosting" and folks could flock in to stick their finger in a sample cup of frosting, then buy a half dozen cupcakes to take home.

You have a wonderful business, and you're a Creative Genius for starting it! Live it out, enjoy it all, and have fun!

Comment on What's in a Name?

Entrepreneur Life — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:32:53 GMT

Hmmm, I don't want to offend but while I love your business idea, I think that name is not great. It just doesn't sound natural. For branding I think everyone in the world has been throwing the perfect name at you, open your eyes and name the business "Just Cupcakes".I could see that name becoming as famous as Starbucks.

Comment on Just Cupcakes?

Entrepreneur Life — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:25:25 GMT

I started my own business last year and went through so many nay sayers with it that I sort of get where you're coming from. However, I now get to laugh at them when they all attempt to borrow money from me in hopes that I've forgotten. My favorite was the guy that told me I would never get my first client based on what he thought he knew about me, he asked me for a job just yesterday. Just Cupcakes sounds like a great idea. Good Luck with your business.

Comment on So Cupcakes, eh?

CJR — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:39:20 GMT

This is fun have you forwarded to the UK contingency?
They go for fondant your highness!!
I think we should call you your "highness" so you can say "off with your head" if you don't eat cup cakes from CYST whoops i mean SIFT.

Comment on What's in a Name?

Girlwonder — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:04:02 GMT

the "slap yo mama!" was my idea... still not sure why you didn't run with it...

Comment on Thank You For Your Order...

Helga — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:47:07 GMT

counting the minutes until you open :)
max and I both will be in the list of first customers

Comment on Just Cupcakes?

Laura — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:09:00 GMT

Or Mrs. Fields JUST COOKIES, or Noah's Bagels JUST BAGELS, or Baskin Robbins JUST ICE CREAM ...COME ON PEOPLE!