Meet Ashley Patrick, CEO of Caked by Petite. With the support of Big Think Capital, Ashley has opened her first brick-and-mortar store, taking her successful home-based business to the next level.

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About The Client

Caked by Petite, founded by Ashley Patrick in March 2016, has quickly become a sensation in the Atlanta sweets scene. Known for their lavish gourmet cakes and cupcakes, Caked by Petite caters to events ranging from large weddings to intimate gatherings, providing a sweet finishing touch with excellent customer service.

The Challenge

As Caked by Petite’s popularity grew, Ashley found herself outgrowing her home-based workspace. She needed additional funding to open a brick-and-mortar store and invest in essential equipment like a commercial fridge and a flower fridge to streamline operations and enhance product quality.

The Solution

Big Think Capital provided the financial flexibility Ashley needed to make the necessary investments for her business’s growth without affecting cash flow. This support enabled her to purchase a commercial fridge and a flower fridge for the new shop, allowing for more efficient preparation and unique product offerings.

“I found Big Think Capital online. We get a lot of celebrity orders that are rush orders so I know a thing or two about urgency and delivering under pressure. I was super impressed to see the speed Big Think Capital operates and how quickly I received the money in my account. Our funding was used to buy a commercial fridge and a flower fridge for the new shop. These are expensive items that we never had the ability or space to consider. Flowers are a big component of what we do here and make our product unique. The ability to store them on-site saves me time and money. A commercial fridge allows us to prepare the products in larger quantities.”

Ashley Patrick
Caked by Petite

The Results

With the support of Big Think Capital, Caked by Petite successfully:

  • Opened its first brick-and-mortar store, expanding from a home-based business.
  • Purchased a commercial fridge and a flower fridge, enhancing the ability to prepare products in larger quantities and store flowers on-site.
  • Streamlined operations and improved efficiency, saving time and money.

The partnership with Big Think Capital has allowed Caked by Petite to continue its growth trajectory and offer unique, high-quality products to its expanding clientele.

“Ashley is a wonderful client of mine. It is always amazing getting to work with someone who is so passionate about their business. Her love for baking paired with her entrepreneurship skills allowed me to get a sense of exactly what she needed to expand her business. With a more efficient baking process, Ashley was able to bring her business to new heights. Next time I am in Atlanta, I am definitely stopping by Caked by Petite!”

Anthony Lopatowski
Funding Manager

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