How to Sell Baked Goods Online from Home
A complete guide to selling homemade baked goods online legally and profitably. Learn about cottage food laws, setting up your online store, and growing your home bakery business.
From Zero to 30 Customers: How One Home Baker Solved the Cold Start Problem
A real case study of a cottage food baker who grew from 0 to 30 customers and $1,285 in revenue using Facebook. What worked, what didn't, and the surprising truth about what actually drives sales.
California Cottage Food Law 2026: Class A vs B, With Fees
Selling direct in California needs Class A, not Class B, the 2026 cap is $88,878 not $75,000, and permit fees in the ten largest counties run $118 to $777.
Florida Cottage Food Law 2026: No Permit, $250K Cap, Labels
Florida home bakers need no FDACS permit under a $250,000 cap, read September 6, 2026, but labels, candy sales tax, and county code still apply.
Texas Cottage Food Law 2026: Cap, Labels, What Changed
Since September 1, 2025, Texas cottage bakers can sell up to $150,000 a year, cheesecake included, with free DSHS registration and a $15 food handler card.
Set Up a Google Business Profile for a Home Bakery (2026)
Google has no category for a home bakery. Pick Bakery or Cake shop, check whether you count as a service-area business, and price hiding your address.
Batch52 vs Bakesy (2026): Fees, Phone vs Web, Which Fits
Bakesy is a seller phone app at $9.99 or $17.99 a month charging 3.9% + $0.30 on cards; Batch52 Standard is $0 in a browser with card checkout.
Batch52 vs Hotplate (2026): Fees, Drops, and Which Fits
Hotplate customers pay 5% + $0.55 per order in timed drops, while Batch52 Standard is free with no platform fee: fee math at 20, 50, and 100 orders.
Weekly Ingredient Planning for Cottage Food Bakers
A simple, repeatable system to plan your ingredients, reduce waste, and protect your profits. Includes a printable weekly planning checklist.