Could you imagine not entering the coffee shop on your morning commute to work? Coffee shops tend to be a daily routine for those living a busy lifestyle - they are convenient and help with the morning fix to start your day. …

Mobile data and precise location services provides a prime opportunity for coffee shops to understand user behaviour and gain insight into their preferences. Mobile apps have been a revelation in gaining this data from users. By accepting your guidelines on data gathering, you’ll be able to cater your user’s experience with your brand right through the fingertips of your mobile app. 

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The recent Coronavirus pandemic outbreak has shocked many of us - our lives have paused whilst we succumb to the social distancing measures that are in place to protect us from the virus. This has impacted small and large businesses across the world as they’ve had to close to prevent small gatherings of people. 

This is something that’s particularly relevant with coffee shops. Thankfully, we’ve seen social…

It would be a coffee shop owner’s dream to have a business that floods in customers on a daily basis. With a well-run coffee shop that’s organised and well equipped to deal with the demand, this is a possibility. One of the major factors behind a successful coffee shop is scheduling correctly to prevent long queues and unhappy customers. It’s important to balance out managing demand whilst not being too overcrowded with your…

As a budding entrepreneur who dreams of their coffee shop becoming as big as a Starbucks or Costa Coffee, you’ll be keen to get every single detail of your business correct. You would have had ideas and inspiration flowing through your head as you look to piece them altogether, but bringing your dreams into a reality can prove difficult and often enough, a lack of planning and structure can result in disaster for your new cafe.…

When you think of the Algarve, you probably think of white stretches of sand, crystal blue ocean and never-ending sunshine. However, Portugal, like most other Southern Europe countries, prides itself on its espresso. Cafes, and coffee, in particular, is a huge part of the Portuguese way of life and this passion goes well beyond a small cup of coffee. Instead, the flavour and quality of Portuguese coffee is now believed to be…

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world and, thanks to the high levels of natural antioxidants and nutrients, it is actually quite a healthy drink. In the UK, it is estimated that 2.1 billion cups of coffee are drank outside of the home and the good news is that our huge caffeine intake does come with some health benefits. 

According to recent research, if you drink 2 cups of coffee a day,…

Starting your own coffee shop business can be an exciting venture. With the likes of Starbucks and Costa Coffee seeing huge amounts of success, it’s probably considered a great business to start up. Let’s face it, everyone needs a morning fix too! Whilst it’s exciting to think about all the coffee you could potentially sell, it’s important to remember the legal aspect of the business too. Here’s a legal checklist that you need to consider before you start to…

Going for an interview in a formal meeting room can come across rather intimidating and many employers are coming to terms with how uneasy it can make an interviewee. Particularly with first stage interviews, the birth of coffee shop interviews have come to light in recent years as an alternative setting for hiring managers. It helps ease the candidate into the process and helps their nerves to be controlled.…

Eco-friendly is a big trend at the moment as more and more small local businesses look to do their bit for the environment and be more attractive to their customers. You might think that being in the hospitality sector doesn’t give a great space for your business to be eco-friendly, but surprisingly, here are 5 ways you can make your coffee business more eco-friendly if you own one yourself.

1. 100% Recyclable Coffee…

Having an independent coffee shop can be quite a challenge. To think, you’re coming up with the likes of Starbucks and Costa Coffee for starters! However, with the right location, attractive design and great tasting coffee you could be set for a road of success. What you need to make sure you do is ensure that the word gets out about your coffee shop and your marketing is done correctly. Here are 5 marketing strategies that you should consider when opening up…