Meghan Markle's Baker Considers Crowdfunding Amid Rising Business Costs
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Meghan Markle's preferred baker, Claire Ptak, is contemplating crowdfunding as rising business expenses continue to challenge her operation. Ptak, who gained recognition for her role in making the royal wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan, is seeking alternative funding methods to sustain her bakery.
The decision comes at a time when Ptak's business is feeling the financial strain. She explained her intentions in an Instagram post, asking her followers, "Considering crowd-funding as well as investment. Any thoughts? Would you support a crowd-funding campaign?" This appeal highlights her proactive approach in response to growing costs.
In a candid revelation about her shift in perspective, Ptak remarked, "I used to think crowdfunding was asking your customers to give you more money, but it's actually about customers supporting a business that they want to be there." This change in understanding emphasizes her commitment to her community and her desire to keep the bakery thriving.