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Starting Out and Often Buying Cutters

Hi everyone! I am new to the cookie business world. I have a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cookiecreationsbyemily/ and since I created it a few months ago, I've had 5 orders!

My pricing guide is the same as Sweet Sugarbelle (I just created my own document with my own logo but used all her prices) but I'm struggling with constantly having to buy cutters, sine I'm just starting out. I recently purchased the 101 cutter set from Wilton, which has helped a lot, but each project seems to require different specific cutters. For example, I'm doing an order in June with neckties and moustaches, and another in June for Mickey mouse. I also don't have large number cutters, and have been just buying those separately from Ann Clark.

My question is... when you were starting out, did you just absorb the extra cost of cutters, assuming there would be a return eventually and that it was just part of building your business, or did you somehow include the cost of cutters into your price? So far I am typically pricing by the dozen (doing cookie "platters" with a mixture of simple and elaborate designs) for $45 per dozen. I am in Canada though, so perhaps my cost should be higher to account for that.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I couldn't find an answer to this question when I searched for awhile so I hope this isn't repetitive!

Last edited by Julia M. Usher
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