Hi, Friend,

We went Live in the Coffee Shop Start Up FaceBook group yesterday - these are some of the questions we were asked, and we went through everyone in detail.

Ester Tetteh

• I have been following you two but money to start is a problem

• I've never worked at a coffee shop before - is it essential experience to have under my belt before starting? What other key knowledge or skills are must-haves before taking the leap and starting my own coffee shop?

• In your experience, what are the best selling food items in a coffee shop? And what’s the ideal number of options to offer (sweet and savory) to keep my menu concise yet appealing?

• I’m wanting to offer a parent & tot area in my coffee shop for moms to take their infants and toddlers. I live in a very family-oriented community and there’s nothing like this around. What’s your thoughts on this?

• General question: Things you wish you’ve done differently at the beginning of your business?

Brenda Palmer

• Hi Guys does anyone currently or thinking about selling Kombucha in their cafe. I am referring to homemade fermented kombucha Not the shop stuff!! I would love to hear your thoughts Bless you ..

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Adam Brown

• Anyone have advice on registering for VAT in the UK standard or flat rate? We have a cafe and a mobile unit thanks in advance

Chantelle Estera

• Helloo!

• When choosing a location for a cafe, what factors should be considered for a successful business?

• During the early stages after a cafe is launched, what should we monitor or look out for to help in improving the business?

• What factors can be sacrificed or prioritised due to financial constraints?

• When should you consider hiring additional help 

• How would you recommend the business profits be used?

There was so much interest in our Start Up A Coffee Shop Club we have made it FREE for 7 days - join before Midnight Sunday EST at www.startupacoffeeshop.com

 
See you soon