I really want to own a coffee house, and I have no idea where to start. Any advise would be good.
2006-12-30 18:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by tinkerbell1782 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Ultimate Guide to Specialty Retail: How to Start a Cart, Kiosk or Store -- by Patricia Norins
* Start and Run a Coffee Bar by Tom Matzen, Marybeth Harrison
* Coffee Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide by Kevin Knox
* How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop by Elizabeth Godsmark
* ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business by Joe Monaghan
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-01-03 04:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is extremely difficult. First of all, you probably have no money. You have to pay a 350$ fee for a coffee-making license... then you need a 2000$ business license and you'll have to hire a lawyer to get it... it can take two months of brutal court action and lots of legal fees to get started. Dont forget the shop... leasing a place can cost as much as 50,000$ minimum, and then the coffee pot will be 24$, dont forget that roaches could overtake the place at any time and send you into poverty. Plus if your coffee sucks(which im guessing it is cuz u r so dumb) then no one will shop with you and plus you only make like 5 cents profit per cup of coffee and you have to give 60% to the government and plus electricity, plumbing, employees, advertising and toilet paper/soap. Well, best of luck!
2006-12-31 02:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by JIGSAW 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-01 13:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ron San 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be so mean to this girl she dont do anything to u il drink her coffee any time and plus give her a fat tip and most likley too pretty for u fella:)ps just call ur city and get a perment find a empty building cheap some donuts thier u go:)
2006-12-31 03:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋