How To Run A Coffee Shop That Makes Money

Jun 26th, 2008 by Addy | 0

As an experienced coffee shop owner Don Clarke knows that excellent interior design and comfortable surrounding will attract customers who are prepared to pay a little more for their coffee. Equally important is the volume of trade passing through your shop - your objective should be to move as many people as possible through your shop in the quickest time possible.

So if you are thinking of opening a coffee shop, Don suggests you bear in mind the following points:

1. Pay for a professional designer or shop fitter to plan the layout and interior design of your shop. The investment will be worth it in terms of customer volume!


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How to Market Your Coffee Shop Before and After Your Opening Day

Jun 18th, 2008 by Addy | 0

So, you have done all the hard work preparing to open your coffeehouse. You chosen your suppliers, fitted out your shop and hired your staff. So that’s everything taken care of, and now you can begin to relax.

Well, almost! There’s the small matter of advertising to take into account.

For your coffeehouse opening to be a success, make no mistake about it: you will need to advertise.

One of the best, most effective ways to advertise your business is to seek some free publicity.


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Investing In A Coffee Shope

May 31st, 2008 by Addy | 0

When it comes to getting into the coffeehouse business, you need to decide whether to:

Buy an existing coffeehouse; or

Start a brand new coffee shop from scratch.

It is absolutely critical that you discuss each option with your accountant, and as you can expect there are advantages and disadvantages with each.


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How To Run A Coffee Shop That Makes Money

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

As an experienced coffee shop owner Don Clarke knows that excellent interior design and comfortable surrounding will attract customers who are prepared to pay a little more for their coffee. Equally important is the volume of trade passing through your shop

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Helpful Tips For Prospective Coffee Shop Owners

May 17th, 2008 by Addy | 0

As a successful businessman with many years experience of running a shop fitting company and setting up and running coffee shops, Don Clarke knows the two most important factors for a successful shop are location, location, location and staff.

With regard to managing staff, Don quickly realized something that was contradictory to accepted beliefs: the customer does not come first

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