March, 2010
How to have a successful business, like coffee shops?
When the customer walks in they should feel at home, the surroundings and welcomeness. Sell great products at a good price, and keep in mind that coffee goes bad in 20 mins. Pay your people well Internet availability, however, post no sounds please No ringing cell phones Run weekly or monthly specials, not daily Have [...]
Do I need to attend a small business session to open a coffee shop?
It would be to your advantage to take a session or many sessions. Many businesses fail in the first year. SBA classes or sessions will increase your chances for success. Below are many ways the SBA can help you. Manage your business from start to finish Careful planning is fundamental to success. The Small Business [...]
can a corporation engage in different types of business such as a cleaning service and a coffee shop?
Bad idea. If one business is supporting the other, even just during startup, there should be a business plan in place for the fledgling, and a business loan with a payback schedule. Strange things happen when a company diverts resources between companies; both tend to feel cheated. This very hard on the employees and the [...]