Hi,

I have been thinking about setting up my own website based business for a while now. I make cupcakes and other cakes mainly for family members and as a hobby, I have a qualification in cake decorating and I do really enjoy it.

I am thinking about setting up a business to sell cupcakes and other cakes for weddings, childrens parties and other occassions. I could also supply local businesses/offices. I would be making these from home on a part time basis to begin with.

How would I go about doing this? Can I bake from home? Would the kitchen need inspecting? Do I need to set up a business bank account? As you can probably tell I have little knowledge of how to set this up but I believe my ideas and enthusiasm are second to none. I have ideas on how to market the prducts but its the set up and legal bits I am mainly unsure of.

If this took off I would love to open my own business prems.... Its something ive always been interested in doing.

Any ideas in relation to starting online and the steps I would have to take?

Thanks, Helen.