Coffee Entrepreneurship: Financing Made Simple
If phrases like “peer-to-peer” and “crowdfunding” sound all too much like awkward social interactions, fear not, you’re unlikely to be alone. What’s more, these financing...
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How can coffee shops expand into other international markets?
Around the world, there are many examples of coffee shops and roasters that have expanded into international markets. And while many of these businesses are larger chains, there are several specialty coffee brands which have also been able to open locations in other countries. However, scaling a coffee brand on an international level obviously comes with a unique set of challenges. Ultimately, however, when executed properly, it can help brands… read more
Around the world, there are many examples of coffee shops and roasters that have expanded into international markets. And while many of these businesses are larger chains, there are several specialty coffee brands which have also been able to open… read more
Interview With Andrea Allen: Where Are the Female Coffee Competitors?
Andrea Allen structures her life around three things: her business, her religion, and her family. If she were a man, would I have written that...
Coffee Marketing: How to Achieve Social Media Success
Awareness, personality, and relationship are the first three vital ingredients for social media success. That was said by social media guru Tom Funk, author of...
Why We’re Launching PDG Español
Our industry could not exist without the people in producing countries: the farmers who produce the coffee we drink, the mills that process it, the...
The Japanese Specialty Coffee Shop Serving Predominantly Decaf
The Japanese coffee scene has always been one for bucking trends: dark roasts, nel drips, 23-year-old beans. But sometimes, it’s not just subverting trends –...
Votes In: SCAA/SCAE Unification Goes Ahead
After years of negotiations, and months of voting, it’s official: the SCAE and SCAA are uniting to become one global Specialty Coffee Association. On the...
Even More Ways to Fund Your Dream Shop
Starting a new coffee shop? You’re in for an extremely rewarding career – but you should also be prepared for a lot of hard work,...
Coffee Cocktails: The 3 Rules for Using Syrup
Love coffee cocktails? Not sure how to create your own? Never fear: designing cocktails isn’t as intimidating as it may seem. In fact, if you...
Coffee Cocktails: How to Make Your Own Simple Syrups
When specialty coffee first came into its own, it suddenly became cool to be a purist. No cream or sugar. No blended drinks. And no...
4 Cold Brew Cocktails Perfect for Summer
Looking for something to spice up your summer – while still keeping it cool? A cold brew cocktail’s exactly what you need. And luckily for...
How to Spot a Leader: Growing Baristas into Managers
Growing baristas into managers is much like growing coffee. You could just pick a lot of cherries and process them with whatever equipment you have...
Cafe Culture: The Rise of Smashed Avocado Toast
Smashed, squashed, mashed, sliced, crushed – whichever way you eat it, it’s delicious. Avocado on toast now graces the menus of specialty coffee shops around...
Marketing Specialty: 4 Ways to Turn Customer Empathy into a USP
Over the past few decades, I’ve worked with many small business owners launching their dreams. What I learned was that the most successful ones all...
SCAE Members Vote IN FAVOUR Of Unification!
Following the recent SCAE member vote on unification, it was announced that SCAE members had voted overwhelmingly in favour of a merger with the SCAA....
Specialty Marketing: How to Build Your Café’s Brand
Opening a café or coffee roastery requires real passion, but it also requires focused branding. Good coffee shops with delectable brews and dedicated owners are...
SCAE/SCAA Unification Vote Closes TOMORROW
The two biggest associations of the coffee-consuming world are considering joining to become one global organisation – and you can have your say in it....