Attract your customers by using bakery boxes with windows

Windows show off your creations and entice customers to buy from you. Since they can see exactly what they're getting, they're more likely to find a cake or other confection that they think looks delicious and purchase it. Give them a peek of what they have to look forward to.

I recommend: Select from one- or two-piece white windowed bakery boxes at U.S. Box Corp. Show that you're environmentally responsible by using natural bakery boxes with windows from Big River Packaging; these boxes are made from Sustainable Forestry Initiative lumber.

Have custom bakery boxes printed with your logo

In addition to providing advertising for your company, custom printed boxes just look nicer than plain ones. It shows that you care about how your customers perceive you and that you've taken the time to create a brand.

I recommend: Imprint your bakery's name and logo on an assortment of colored boxes available from Box and Wrap. Get your bakery boxes custom printed at Nashville Wraps.

Stock all the bakery packaging supplies you'll need

Along with bakery boxes, you'll need an assortment of items to help out with packaging. For example, to support a cake in a cake box, you have to place it on a cake circle or pad. This keeps the cake level and adds some sturdiness during transport. Also, you have to keep your hands off the food when serving it or packing it, as per the Department of Health, so using a food service-grade tissue paper is the proper way to handle food when a customer makes their choice.

I recommend: Stock up on all sizes of white cake circles at Brenmar Company. Protect your customers' food by using Quicksheets from Instawares Restaurant Supply.