Turn Summer Events into Big Orders
New AI tools for orders, plus how to snag more corporate catering gigs this season.
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Weekly Newsletter - August 21, 2026
Hope you're finding ways to enjoy these longer summer days, even with the bakery hustle! I know how demanding it can be to keep everything running smoothly, especially when demand surges. That's why I'm so excited about the new AI Order Assistant – it's designed to take some of that pressure off your team and let you focus on what you do best: baking.
— Aniqa, Founder of BakeOnyx
What's New
Let our new AI Order Assistant handle incoming DMs, automatically turning them into order cards and sending quotes and deposit requests. This frees up your team to focus on baking and customer service, not manual data entry. Learn more →
You can now edit customer inquiries directly within a modal, with a clear audit trail of all changes. This ensures accuracy and accountability when managing incoming requests. Learn more →
Feature Spotlight of the Week
Managing Products and Categories
Create products from recipes, set prices, manage categories, and list items for your storefront and POS.
This Month at the Bakery
Plan ahead for the baking days worth celebrating — each is a ready-made promotion or social post.
Aug 24 · National Waffle Day
Waffle special with a batter-to-plate reel.Aug 25 · Back-to-school
Lunchbox treats and bulk cookie packs for teachers.Aug 26 · National Dog Day
Sell dog-friendly “pupcakes” and run a cutest-customer-dog contest.Sep 7 · Labor Day
Long-weekend catering and pies; take orders by mid-week.
Post idea of the week: Share a behind-the-counter photo and ask: “Guess how many of these we bake before opening.”
See the full Bakery Marketing Calendar →
Bakery Tip of the Week
Summer is prime time for corporate events and parties. Target one new corporate client each week by sending a personalized menu proposal. Focus on easy-to-transport items like pastry boxes, cookie platters, or individual lunch desserts. Use your BakeOnyx Recipe Book to quickly build custom packages and generate accurate quotes for these larger orders, ensuring profitability.
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BakeOnyx Team
Contributing writer at BakeOnyx. Covering bakery business management, recipe costing, and baking industry trends.
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