An article written for startup restauranteurs that I read this morning seems also very relevant to independent coffee shops:
Every year, in every country in the world, countless entrepreneurs open restaurants. It can be a family-run affair, a small group of friends, or a rugged individualist with a concept thought to be compelling to the dining [...]
Why new restaurants fail
February 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Start a Coffee Shop, Tips
Tags: capitalization·coffee·coffee_shop·inexperience·new_business·open_restaurants·restaurant_business
Watch your bottom line
September 27th, 2005 · No Comments · Start a Coffee Shop, Tips, Venting Steam
Most of the people who are reading this most likely followed a link from one of the many forums that I frequent, and that goes along great with today’s topic. Forums are one of the best places to receive advice, opinions, and education. I completely feel that without the help of the great [...]
Tags: coffee_shop·new_business
Is this really for you?
September 25th, 2005 · 3 Comments · Retail Coffee Industry, Start a Coffee Shop, Tips
So many of the people who go into business for themselves do so without truly understanding what it is going to require. The first couple of years that you put into your business will be one of the hardest battles you have ever fought. Before you go out and spend $5,000 on a brand [...]
Tags: coffee·coffee_business·espresso·espresso_machine·new_business




