Cafe Business Resources

How to create a Cafe Business Plan when you hate doing paperwork Not everyone get’s excited about the idea of sitting down and writing about their dream cafe lifestyle ……

For anyone that may be thinking a Vision Board is a bit too “woo-woo” for me. Consider how athletes and high achieving professionals use visualisation to get the very best…

Need a fast way to jumpstart your coffee shop and increase the number of sales per customer? Here’s our Top 5 Hot Tips for running your cafe business. Cafe Coach…

If there’s nothing different about your cafe business, people will only buy from you because of convenience, price – nothing more. Added to that, you’ll never to able to raise…

3 Ways To Increase Your Cafe Business Profit Margins A profitable cafe business is important not just for your own income but for your very survival in business. In this…

Using Upselling to Make Bigger Cafe Profits Guest post by Rita Zhang One of the most successful strategies made famous by fast-food restaurants the world over – The Upsell! When…

“I lost the deal that I have been working on for months…” said a frustrated café buyer over the phone the other day. He then went on and told me…

They say successful cafe owners are not made. They are either brewed, percolated or pressed. One things for sure though, all successful cafe owners run profitable cafes. Pass by any…

The biggest question I was asked at our recent Cafe Coach Cafe workshop was: “Rita, times are tough and I can’t afford to spend money on marketing or advertising. What do I…

Your cafe is open and business is thriving (Congratulations!). It’s now time to optimise the way you manage your cafe staff performance on a day-to-day level so you can allow yourself…

Things to Consider When Deciding on Your Cafe’s Location Finding the best places to open a cafe may be one of the most important factors in determining your future business…

So, you’ve decided what types of food and drink you’ll be selling in your cafe, it’s now time to get creative and come up with some perfect cafe menu ideas.…

Decorating a cafe appropriately can help to enhance the customer’s experience of your business – and make it about more than just the food and drinks you serve. Your cafe…

The difference between a successful cafe business and an average one has more to do with planning than it does with having a great idea. What makes the difference is…

Do You Ask Customers The Magic Question? Guest post by Rita Zhang Did you know? There is a simple magic question you could be asking your customers that may bring…

During a holiday recently, I was going through some old sales and marketing tapes. Handling customer complaints was very much front of mind because some of my clients had been…

Did you know that every cup of coffee gives you 300-400 percent in profit? A cup of coffee is often one of the largest revenue makers for a cafe and,…

Before you buy a cafe there are a few things you must ask yourself. Get your mindset in the right place to prepare for a successful cafe career with my…

You’ve decided to take the steps towards your dream and run a cafe. This can be done in many different ways, you should first ask yourself if you want to start,…

Have you asked yourself this question? “Are you in a Restaurant/Cafe Business to Service Customers or Guests?” Your answer could mean a world of difference to your profitability and whether…

This is a story of Jane, an individual who came to me just a bit too late. Not knowing special tricks for making the lease owner love her cost her $140,000.…