CHEF MINALI’S 5 Practical Tips for Bakery Sales

💡 Tip 1 – Know Your Hero Product

Don’t try to sell everything. Pick 1–2 bestsellers (like cupcakes, puffs, or chocolates) and build demand around them.
Example: “In India, people buy more from someone known for one specialty — like ‘the best brownies in town’.”

💡 Tip 2 – Presentation Sells

Packaging matters! Even a ₹200 product looks premium with a clean, neat box + handwritten note.
“People buy with their eyes before taste — especially for gifting.”

💡 Tip 3 – Leverage Social Proof

Share reviews, photos of happy customers, behind-the-scenes stories.
Indians trust recommendations — encourage friends & family to post and tag you.

💡 Tip 4 – Use WhatsApp

1. Catalog/Business Profile –

Use WhatsApp Business App (free).
Add your bakery name, logo, and menu/catalog with prices & photos.

2. Broadcast Lists & Groups –

Share updates, offers, and new products with loyal customers.
Keep an exclusive VIP group for repeat buyers.

3. Order Management –

Take orders directly via chat.
Use quick replies for FAQs (flavors, delivery, payment).

4. Payments & Delivery –

Link UPI/Pay button for easy transactions.
Share live delivery updates with customers.

5. Status Updates = Free Marketing –

Post daily bakes, behind-the-scenes, offers, and customer reviews.
Works like free Instagram stories, but reaches your phone contacts directly.

6. Customer Care & Loyalty –

Send thank-you notes, festival greetings, or discount coupons.
Build personal connection = repeat orders.

💡 Tip 5 – Build Customer Loyalty with Referral Codes

1. Simple Example for Home Bakers –

Customer A buys a cake and gets a referral code.
If Customer B uses that code for their first order, Customer A gets 10% off next time and Customer B gets 5% off on their first order.

2. How to Reward –
  • Discounts on next purchase
  • Free add-on (cupcake, brownie, cookie)
  • Loyalty points to redeem later
3. How to Share Codes –
  • On receipts/invoices
  • On WhatsApp/email after every order
  • Printed on packaging stickers

4. Golden Rule –

Make rewards small but exciting and keep the system super simple so customers actually use it.

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