New chapters can bring all sorts of adventure, excitement and change to a person’s life. Connie Nyland’s new chapter brought a new business into hers. Connie is the owner of Hey, Dollcakes, an O’Fallon, Mo. based bakery that is known for its pretty dolls wearing flowing dresses made out of cake and icing. After raising four children, putting them all through college and watching them move into their own apartments and careers, she decided to use her newfound freedom to launch her business.
“I had always baked and enjoyed the fact that everyone really liked my baked goods,” Connie said.
In the early stages of operation, Connie’s bakery operated from her home-based kitchen. Before attempting to expand, she researched the various business classes offered throughout the St. Louis area. Connie took several classes offered by SCORE, an SBA resource partner that offers free counseling for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a business. Through SCORE she learned about... Read More