Coffee gives people a reason to gather, a reason to connect in person and to share life news with family and old friends. These days you don’t even have to enjoy the taste of coffee to immerse yourself in coffee shop culture. If patrons aren’t supporting a local...
As a small business owner, you put a lot of your time and passion into your coffee shop. It can be intimidating to compete with the big chains. The good news is that there is room for both big chains and small shops in the market. Focus on the strengths of your small...
Coffee has been a staple of humankind for hundreds—if not thousands—of years. In recent history, countless “studies” and blog posts have made their way around social media sites, claiming this or that about coffee with little scientific backing. Myth after myth...
It’s difficult to say precisely what makes a piece of ceramic pottery, a stoneware mug, a bowl, or an objet d’art something special. Certainly, the artist’s talent in rendering a figure or a vessel in clay that appeals to the eye is paramount, but...
You opened a coffee shop because you wanted to share great coffee with your community. Of course, it’s essential to focus on brewing great coffee and serving a product you can be proud of. Sometimes, however, in the busy marketplace, providing a great product, even...
As a business owner, you probably take the integrity of your brand identity seriously – as well you should. If you’re running a retail shop and considering selling branded products or you’re the proprietor of an establishment that serves beverages, like a coffee...
