Laurie Criger

Female

Harrison, AR

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Harrison, AR
How many years have you been in the industry?
2.5
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
About Me:
I am 47 and live in Harrison, Arkansas. I opened Uncommon Grounds in August 2006.
Website:
http://theug-harrison.com

Comment Wall:

  • Ken Chappell

    You Laurie, what's up? It was so awesome meeting you today, I had a great time chatting with you in your awesome store. We've got to get together & chat more!

    Mar 1, 2008

  • Laurie Criger

    I would love to compare ideas, etc.! It's so nice to talk to someone who knows EXACTLY what you're going through. How was the race?

    Mar 3, 2008

  • Ken Chappell

    Race was good, pretty long for me. Here is my direct email address, drop a line to me & I will respond. I checked out your web site, dont know if you've seen mine yet. A good friend of mine named Don stops in your store every trip he makes between here & L rock.

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Ken Chappell

    Okay, H E R E is my address. ehem...It was a Long day:)
    java@fidmail.com

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Ken Chappell

    Still way too slow for my tastes. Send me your phone number & we can set up a time for a call, I have way too much to say over email.
    Here's mine: 417.664.6354

    Mar 12, 2008

  • Jon Mitchell

    Laurie, my name is Jon Mitchell and I'm working on plans to open a coffee bar in Conway, Ar. Would love to have a conversation with you sometime about your experiences in the business. Let me know if you're interested in helping a youngster out.

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Jon Mitchell

    Very good Laurie. Thanks so much for being willing to talk to me. What is the best time of day to call? I don't want to call you in the middle of a busy time. I probably need to schedule a weekend to come up north and check out your shop. That kind of research is tax deductible ya know! Anyway, I'd love to chat with you about your experience. Just let me know when the best time is for you.

    Thanks so much

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Jon Mitchell

    Excellent. I'll try and call you between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm either tomorrow or Friday and chit chat a little. Thanks so much for being willing to talk.

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Jon Mitchell

    Wow, I just realized that I totally forgot to call you and I just now realized it a week later. Man, I must have a lot on my mind. Can you tell me how many employees you have and what your monthly payroll expenses look like? What does payroll tax look like? Trying to get my business plan put together.

    Thanks

    Mar 20, 2009

  • Jon Mitchell

    That is some great information. Yea I'm trying to think of everything I can. Can I ask how big your shop is? Are you in a stand alone building or a strip mall? Did you get a sba loan or did you have a lot of savings that you used?

    Thanks for all the advice and info?

    Mar 23, 2009

  • Jon Mitchell

    What did you mean by you had some of your equipment from the previous business? A previous business of yours or the business that was in the location you're at? Do you have any pictures of your place where I could see them?

    Mar 26, 2009