Bakery Guide (Businesses & Hobbies Pack)

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“Whisk, knead, and bake your way to success! Open a charming bakery and turn your Sim’s love of sweets into a thriving local business.”

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🧪 Overview

• Pack Required: Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack
• Recommended Packs: Cottage Living (for fresh ingredients), Eco Lifestyle (for crafted decor), Cool Kitchen Stuff (for stylish appliances)
• Business Type: Retail Business
• Skills Used: Baking, Cooking, Entrepreneur
• Ideal Mood: Inspired, Focused

The Businesses & Hobbies pack introduces a bakery setup where you can craft, display, and sell delicious baked goods while managing a small shop — all with more modern sales systems than the older Get to Work mechanics.

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🏪 Step 1: Create Your Bakery

✅ Go to Build Mode and use Create Business.
✅ Select Retail Business.
✅ Design a cozy, inviting bakery with counters, pastry cases, ovens, and cute seating areas. Bonus points for rustic, country, or modern themes!

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🍰 Step 2: Bake & Stock Products

✅ Use the Baking Skill to craft fresh bread, cakes, pies, cupcakes, and cookies.
✅ Optional: Include Cooking Skill items (like quiches or pastries) for extra variety.
✅ Display items in:

• Pastry display cases
• Retail shelves
• Counters or buffet tables (if offering dine-in service)

✅ Set product availability under Business Activities to let Sims browse and buy.

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📋 Step 3: Manage Your Bakery

✅ Use the Business Activities panel to:

• Set item pricing
• Track inventory
• Adjust operating hours
• Hire staff (cashiers, servers, assistants)

Unlike Get to Work, the Businesses & Hobbies pack offers smoother sales flows, allowing more streamlined customer browsing and purchases.

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🌟 Step 4: Build Skills & Perks

✅ Baking Skill: Improves product quality and unlocks new recipes.
✅ Entrepreneur Skill: Enhances sales performance and business management.
✅ Charisma Skill (optional): Helps charm customers and improves social reputation.

Unlock business perks as you gain experience, such as better advertising reach, faster sales, or staff bonuses.

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🚀 Step 5: Expand Your Bakery

✅ Add:

• More display cases
• New baked goods or seasonal treats
• A small café section for dine-in customers
• Outdoor seating for a charming community vibe

✅ Diversify your offerings with handmade décor, flower arrangements, or seasonal specials to attract repeat customers.

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💡 Tips for Success

✨ Keep your Sim Inspired when baking for higher-quality goods.
✨ Manage staff carefully — well-trained helpers improve efficiency.
✨ Rotate your product lineup to reflect holidays or local events.
✨ Use advertising campaigns to bring in new customers and grow your reputation.
✨ Track which items sell best and adjust production accordingly.

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❤️ Final Thoughts

A bakery using the Businesses & Hobbies system in The Sims 4 is a delightful and flexible business, perfect for players who love cosy storytelling, hands-on crafting, and community interaction. Whether you’re making rustic farmhouse loaves or elegant pastries, you’ll enjoy every step of the journey from home baker to local legend.

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