Category: Start-up Advice
20 Reasons Why You Must Quit Your Day Job to Open a Coffee Shop
A Pig and a Chicken are walking down the road. The Chicken says, “Hey Pig, I was thinking we should open a restaurant!” Pig replies, […]
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How do I choose the correct espresso machine for my business?
My Red Corvette On the bar at JP’s I have what I affectionately call my red corvette. Why do I say that? Well, because it […]
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Top 10 Reasons People Start a Business (and The One that Matters Most)
Why do people go into business for themselves? When people go into business they do so for various reasons. Some go into business because they […]
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The 3 people you need to create a beautiful, efficient and effective storefront.
Beauty, efficiency and effectiveness If you are in the process of opening a coffeeshop there are some very important details you need to address concerning […]
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Dumping coffee to succeed.
A vision of greatness Back when I was contemplating opening a coffee bar I had a vision; a vision of serving a great cup of […]
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How to guaranteed slash your processing fees in half!
It’s easy to think “Everyone knows that” At a recent client visit the owner and I were discussing ways to save money. As part of […]
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The final word on franchise vs. independent. Which one is right for you?
Am I a franchisee or independent? Looking to start a business? Should you purchase a franchise or do it yourself? There are real reasons to […]
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Consultants – Using the services of a professional to provide advice and assistance
JP’s Coffee, Established 1993 I had lots of restaurant experience, a degree in food service management and loved coffee. My dad was a builder, so […]
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How Saving Money Can Cost You Everything
Tacos al pastor, the best! There is a Mexican restaurant in my town I love going to. An authentic Mexican restaurant serving these stinking […]
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