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Want to Open a Bakery? Keep These Expert Tips in Mind. Be prepared: The work isn't always as sweet as the product.

By Ashlea Halpern • Sep 8, 2016

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If you've ever dreamed of running a bakery, these experts have hard-won advice to share.

Joanne Chang
Owner, Flour Bakery + Cafe, Boston

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