by andrew | Mar 30, 2009 | business, ideas, retail
The topic of branding is a complex and ties into elements of design, perception and human psychology. Coffee shop design and decor is important for two reasons: to establish value in the mind of consumers or potential consumers; and to provide a space that supports...
by andrew | Dec 31, 2008 | competitions, events, hawaii, retail
Continuing the year-end summary of my travels from this year, we look at the second half of 2008. Considering the increase in business activity from June through December, I conjecture that the economic slowdown has had little or no effect on the specialty coffee...
by andrew | Dec 30, 2008 | competitions, events, retail
While recreating a complete log of my 2006 travel schedule for my friends and yours at the Internal Revenue Service, I thought to myself, “hey, this would be kind of fun, if not for the looming deadline and possible monetary penalties if I make a mistake.”...
