Tony DiCorpo
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Tony DiCorpo is a coffee shop owner, operator, barista and entrepreneur. He is also a coffee shop business consultant. Tony has extensive experience in business and more than 20 years experience in sales, customer service and business management with special focus on start-up and entrepreneurship, marketing and public relations. He is experienced in real estate acquisitions, leases and lease negotiations, business acquisitions and fixing distressed coffee shops. He has authored many articles on the specialty coffee business and a how to open a coffee shop package. He is also owner of Troubadour Coffee where you can buy wholesale coffee beans online. They are located in Cleveland, Ohio.
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If you are considering roasting your own coffee beans in your shop, know you are embarking on something wonderful. However it takes more than just a desire for freshness or to save money; it takes passion for the bean as it really is a big undertaking.
When opening a coffee shop, just like where to buy coffee beans that are fresh a water softener can make you or break you because it can make your equipment work more efficiently and extend the age of it all.
The espresso machine is the Mack daddy of your whole coffee business so don't skimp on it. However, having said that there is the line of overkill you do not need to cross either. Buy a machine based on your anticipated sales volume.
In the coffee shop business, once a few basic elements are identified take the time to learn how to actually implement them, teach them to staff and continue to enforce them as policy.
Starting a coffee shop is not the easiest task however implementing a hiring and employee retention strategy will make things easier in the long run.
When opening a coffee shop, before you sign any lease be sure you read it. You will be amazed how ‘boiler plate' most commercial leases are. Try to do everything you can to get what you want in your lease.
We all know the reasons behind the green price hikes these days in the specialty coffee industry. If we do not raise our prices in accordance with our costs then we will inevitably not be in business for the long term.
You should consider finding a roaster that is relatively close to you. However do not pick a roaster based solely on closeness to your shop; they must carry a quality product.
There are many areas to look at whether your shop is already open or you are just about to open a coffee shop. Sometimes you have to think outside of the box when it comes to watching costs.
There are many areas to look at whether your shop is already open or you are just about to open a coffee shop. Sometimes you have to think outside of the box when it comes to watching costs.
