The morning sun heralded a new day for Beatrice, and she awoke with an abundance of energy that seemed to exceed the requirements of the moment. Festive Glitz, her budding hamper business, had received a handful of new orders, and business was expected to settle into a quieter phase, or so she had initially thought. However, the night had been anything but restful for her. Opportunities loomed large in her mind, each one beckoning her entrepreneurial spirit.
With less than six weeks on the horizon, Beatrice saw a window of opportunity that demanded meticulous planning and swift action. Unable to contain her excitement, she leaped out of bed and embarked on a mission to organize the impending venture. The first order of business was drafting a comprehensive list of cakes to be featured in the upcoming offerings. The array included delightful flavors such as strawberry and chocolate, vanilla and chocolate, lemon drizzle, and the perennial favorite, red velvet.
As she del
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