A local cake maker is celebrating after securing a significant order with a global company.
Edinburgh’s Liggy’s Cakes has been asked to supply 100 cakes emblazoned with the logo of technology and management consultancy Accenture for its final business event of the year held tomorrow at Mansfield Traquair.
Liggy’s Cakes was introduced to Accenture through The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT), which helps young business people. The business was started with a £1000 loan from PSYBT and the charity continues to provide guidance and support as the cake company plans to expand next year.
Owner Liggy Morgan, 27, of Stockbridge, said:
“It is tremendous when a small local business such as Liggy’s Cakes receives an order from a big global company. These are the kinds of links which will prove invaluable as we develop our business and roll out our plans to open new stores next year.”
PSYBT is one of the organisations supported by Accenture, which has Scottish bases in Edinburgh Glasgow and Aberdeen, through its Skills to Succeed initiative.
Alison Taylor of PSYBT added:
“It is very satisfying bringing together the might of large organisations such as Accenture with the enthusiasm of PSYBT-supported companies. One rubs off on the other and it is a win-win situation.”
Liggy’s Cakes has a shop on William Street and plans to open a second shop in Glasgow early in 2012.
The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) is Scotland’s leading charity in youth entrepreneurship. Established in 1989, the charity supports young people aged 18-25 into business and has provided £36 million in funding to over 12,000 people, alongside a package of other assistance tailored to the needs of each individual.
