HOW TO RUN A CAFE WITH BUSINESS PARTNER Running a cafe is not an easy task. There are several ways to run a cafe, via franchise, single owner operating, under a management or finding yourself a business pattern that can either operate the cafe with you or run as what...
Profit is one of the primary motives for starting a business of your own. Of course, you’ll also have the privilege of setting your schedule and being your boss, especially in the coffee shop industry; but the money-making potential will make or break you. So the big...
Would you like to run a coffee shop? In this post, we will show you the average coffee shop running cost in Australia for 2021! Australia has a coffee culture that is second to none. Coffee shops are a social hub, as many people meet their partners or friends over a...
Are you looking for an answer to what is a good coffee shop profit margin? According to our experience, a coffee business's profit can range from 5% all the way up to 30%. So you might be asking yourself: what makes me go further to the left or right in that...
Looking for tips to increase your cafe sales? To increase cafe sales, you can: hire friendly staff, train your barista, expand your menu, introduce loyalty offers, offer free sampling, do social media marketing, set up an engaging website, upselling, loyalty programs,...
If you are looking to know how to price a cup of coffee, is your intention really just to know what is your cost? Of course, you want to calculate the revenue that a cafe business will bring you. To efficiently price a cup of coffee here in Australia, these are...
Looking to start a coffee business in Australia and don't know where to start? How good would it be to get advice from an experienced coffee owner? You’ve landed the right place: in this post, we'll share with you which steps we took to create not only our own coffee...
If you plan to open a cafe soon, the following question has surely crossed your mind: how much money do you need to open a cafe in Australia? Obviously, the costs might vary a lot, especially if you compare buying an existing business with starting your own café from...
Many people start a coffee shop thinking that it will be an easy-to-manage lifestyle-driven business. It surely CAN become that, if you know what you are doing. But just having a cool name and offering cheap breakfast combo options is not enough to stand out. So the...
Are you looking into making an investment in the coffee business and wondering how much cafe owners actually make? This definitely was a question in our head when we started in the coffee business as well. In Australia, the annual cafe owner salary averages between...
Do you fancy a career change? Opening a cafe is the choice of many people that are looking into starting a new small business, especially for the daylight, morning healthy lifestyle it provides. Although it might seem easy to manage at first, starting a coffee shop...
When it comes to running a coffee business successfully, choosing the best coffee suppliers is incredibly important. These coffee suppliers are known to be the unsung heroes of your business and play a vital role in the growth and development of success. Coffee...
Are you planning to start a new business? Is the idea of opening a coffee shop in your mind? If yes, you might be searching for a proper step-wise procedure for opening a coffee shop in Australia. Search no more. This guide will provide complete guidance on starting a...
BUY LINEA MINI The Linea Mini is a coffee machine that bridges the at-home and commercial markets. Whether you’re looking for a coffee machine for your coffee shop, starting a pop-up coffee shop, or just refining your coffee-making skills at home, it’s a handy...
Salary and Remuneration: TPV = $60K p.a (incl. supperannuation) + Bonuses Full time including: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Part time: negotiable. Are you a Barista looking for the next step up within the coffee industy? Do you have an...
Are you planning to open a coffee shop or have recently started your new venture? Nowadays, competition in small local businesses is pretty high. Specially in the coffee shop realm. Some people may see that as a threat, but if you know how to work your own business it...
Are you a beginner or professional who is looking for a new coffee machine, that makes a great brew but won’t break the bank? This Breville Coffee Machine Dual Boiler review should help your search! We have several options of Coffee Machines specially designed for the...
If you want to serve up seriously good coffee, you should consider investing in the La Marzocco GS3. However, don’t take the word invest lightly - it is an expensive bit of gear. To make the decision easier for you, we’ve put together a thorough review of the La...
Are you thinking of starting your own coffee shop? If you want to open a cafe, there are certain things that you should know about being a coffee shop owner. People in this profession should have a specific range of skill sets that will help them with all aspects of...
Nowadays, coffee shop owners are fighting in a highly competitive business scene. At a good location, especially if in a busy city center, it is very likely that a cafe will have competitors in the very same street. A unique brand strategy can be just the way to stand...
A lot of people open or buy a café imagining that the business will be a sure win. Little do they know that, actually, most coffee shops fail (and shut the doors) within the 1st year of business. Don't get us wrong, opening cafés can be a very positive experience if...
If you are reading this post, I'm sure it is because you are in the search for tools and strategies to improve your coffee shop's profit. So let's cut the fuzz and go straight to the point: Opening a new coffee shop is a big venture. But actually keeping the business...
Whether you own a coffee shop or espresso bar, a Commercial Coffee Machine is hands down one of the most important pieces of equipment you will need for your business. It is critical to ensure that by having the right machinery can add significative speed and quality...
A great number of coffee shop owners have been struggling with sales volume over the past year. One pretty common misconception that may be preventing you as a café owner to move forward with your business is to overcomplicate Marketing and not put any tool/strategy...
In 2020, a lot has changed when it comes to coffee shop operation best practices. So much had to be changed, adapted, and improved to make sure If you are starting a new business, you might also be interested in our previous post on "How to start a new cafe with no...
The average profit for a small cafe is about 5 percent, but large coffee operations tend to earn much higher profits. Direct costs average about 15 percent, so most of a small coffee shop's expenditures go toward overhead expenses. Building sales volume makes a...
Under the instant asset write off, eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use. Instant asset write-off can be used for: ... new and second-hand...
One of the most pressing questions we hear from people we know around the coffee industry that plan on opening a cafe is this: "I want to invest my money in a business, is opening a coffee shop a good investment?" Well, that is a tricky one! There is a number of...
The journey of setting up a new business may seem daunting. So many steps, so many details to pay attention to, let alone all the paperwork that needs to be addressed before the inauguration. One solution that can be overlooked, but definitely offers great advantages...
In the hospitality business, the most effective way to make money is either increasing the alcohol selling volumes or maximizing the volumes of take-way operations. Over the years we have seen very cafe businesses that generate decent revenue out of alcohol, which...
There is no doubt that hospitality has always been a challenging industry to keep employees motivated for long term. There is no guarantee that anyone will stay in the business for long term, however there are subtieties that can help YOU making your business to stand...
Hiring a cafe manager, it is important to ensure th person which is been hired undertand the nature of the job, its responsabilities and the main requirements of the job. Hiring a cafe manager means hiring a person that will be managing the daily operations of the...
HOW TO OPEN A CAFE WITH NO MONEY This title looks a bit dramatic but it is not! We have been helping several of our cafe parterns to make this dream coming through so we know it can work. You want to open a cafe that reflects the ideal place for your clients, where...
Have you ever heard about this say: Location, Location and Location Acquiring a business in the right location is one of the most important steps to ensure a successful business. Depending on the area, it means whether you are having customers walking into your store...
Opening a new café: where should you start? Ok, the first thing you should know: it's a lot of work!!! Running a cafe is a business with daily challenges and a lot of dedication. But it’s also amazing when you are able to see it working, that your customers are...
IT'S TIME TO PUT YOUR CAFÉ ON THE MAP! Let´s begin: if I asked you about the online presence of your café, what would be your answer? Do you have an Instagram account? Do you have a website? And what do your customers find when they google your cafe's name? Of course...
2020 BUDGET OUTLINES As per our Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg statement Covid debt to reach $213.7 billion this year and $66.9 billion by 2023/2024, putting Australian net debt in 44% of the GDP, however in comparison Australia net debt is only 1/2 of UK and 1/3...