I was just wondering if any business owner has used any tax preparation software like turbo tax for their coffee business. I've gone through an accountant before, now they want way too much. I do most of the work anyway - they just insert the numbe
Read more…I've been working today on putting together a "Fundamentals for Baristas" training packet. Ran across something interesting regarding "The 4 M's"... there seems to be a bit of disagreement regarding what they are in Italian.
The Machine, The Blend
Read more…Hi I have been using selby pos for a couple years now. It was purchased with the top of their line par all in one Vigo computer w/ touchscreen. Every since we put the unit in service it has had times when for no appparent reason the touch screen stop
Read more…We have a Clover 1s coffee brewer for sale. #206, manufactured in 10/07, we have been the sole owner and have taken great care of it. Any reasonable offer will be considered, please email me at j.k.bladyka@gmail.com
Read more…For our store we have several. 1. Introduce a quality soup product...vision is people will be lined up out the door. 2. Extend hours into the evening. 3. Beer/wine license. 3. sales increase 12%. 4. $15,000 cash in savings 4. Rent space for small par
Read more…happy new year all! wishing everyone a successful and profitable new year in 2011!
we are fortunate to be starting a 3rd location at the end of this month, and its high time we join up with a roaster that can offer quality beans, and quality custome
Read more…Hi all, and Happy New Year.
As you know, I've been doing quite a bit of tech work lately in my area - emergency service, regular maintenance, and installs. With the way last year went, it looks as though I'm going to continue to be able to do this
Read more…We are currently in the process of updating the Puro Caff website, and as we all know, it's important to get the imagery right when it comes to any visuals/photos used our industry. As we are mid-search for the perfect espresso/latte art/barista/caf
Read more…Not sure if this is something common or not, but I figured what the heck. I am considering opening a coffee shop in Louisiana and looking for an opportunity to get some experience In a shop before jumping head in. I will be in Portland for the mont
Read more…Six days in the waiting and just witnessed a practice match officiated by
The Bric'. Back to back they faced each other, drew their portafilters and
shot each other. At one end of the field Haile Selassie the other Jimma
-Negusie Lemma. Both with demita
Hey guys,
What is everyone's favorite single origin dark roasts? When I say "dark" I mean Full City-Full City+ max. No French, Italian or that non-sense. I personally enjoy lighter roasts, but I read during the fall/winter months people enjoy darker roasts. I
Read more…In the spirit of Jennifer's terrific thread on Things Not to Say to a Barista, I'd like to turn the eye of judgment back on ourselves, and discuss things that we should never have said to our customers.
This happened to me three years ago, while I wa
Read more…My name is Ty Paluska, I used to be manager of Copper River Coffee & Tea in Peoria, IL. Recently I've embarked on starting my own shop here in downtown Peoria with a couple other partners and are looking for a distributor that has a decent price so
Read more…While I am trying to determine which espresso brewer and grinder setup I want to use, I am also trying to locate service companies in my region, who are close enough to be relatively affordable. I have tried Google, and YellowPages, and have found no
Read more…I was on the new La Marzocco website and saw the Uber brewing station. Looks really neat. I haven't heard to much about it. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? List price point?
Best,
AP
Read more…I am in the process of buying a 3 kilo USRC roaster with profiling control. I thought I would throw the ball out there and see if anyone is selling a used model that they have decided to let go.
A 3 kilo will more than fit the bill for my requirement
Read more…For those of you that own your own shop, have you set up an LLC or an S-Corp for your business?
Read more…I was hoping to get some help troubleshooting this problem with my espresso machine. It has been working wonderfully the past few months since I bought it used off of craigslist. I immediately backflushed it with purocaf, and try to take good care
Read more…I am a new owner and would like to get the roaster professionally serviced for optimal performance. Does any one know of the service representative in NJ area that I can talk to.
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