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How to Write a Coffee Shop Business Plan
In the first part of this series, we explored the 'why' behind your coffee shop dream. Now, it's time to turn that dream into a tangible and well-defined plan. A well-crafted business plan is your roadmap. It's a document that demonstrates your preparedness to potential investors, helps refine your vision, and serves as a valuable guide as your coffee shop takes shape. While it may seem daunting, let's break down those key sections step-by-step and create a plan that reflects both your passion and a clear-headed strategy.
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Have you tried Trenton’s best local coffee shop?
State Street Coffee
Have you tried Trenton’s best local coffee shop?
We sat down with Diane, owner of State Street Coffee, to find out why this...
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YIELD Coffee Cupping Guidelines
Coffee cupping is the method used to evaluate coffees all around the world. By tasting (cupping) coffees from various origins and processing methods, you'll enhance your tasting abilities and begin to establish a vocabulary that will allow you to more precisely explain what you're experiencing.
Cupping is an evaluative tool. It's a method of focusing on the many aspects of a coffee and analyzing what each coffee has to offer. Developing a palate is an important part of the coffee tasting process.