2007-01-03 06:35:44 · 5 answers · asked by gr8eatgirl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Make great stuff, get business through word-of-mouth, keep the overhead as low as possible without sacrificing on quality.
2007-01-03 06:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by my brain hurts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should really research your location. Most large towns etc are overrun with Starbucks etc and the smaller areas without these may not be interested in having a coffee/ cakee shop. Although personally I would prefer a homemade cake and a great cup of coffe in a cosy little shop than some mass produced rubbish in a packed coffee bar. So I would really promote the homemade idea if I were you.
Good luck
2007-01-03 14:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by gingajen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to,first of all, work out how much it costs you to make a coffee/cake. Then take into account overheads such as rent, power, staff etc. then pitch a price that will tempt customers to buy but not leave you with nothing left e.g. a profit. You have to have something that customers will pay for ( not through the nose). A difficult equation!!!
2007-01-03 14:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by bilbotheman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of mouth is always the best advertisement. To me, a clean and simple environment tops on my list. It's the first thing customers see and 'feel' when they first walk into a business establishment. Have your cakes tasting really good. Cut one cake into small piesces,and offer tasting. (The proof of the pudding is in the eating:). A smell of coffee brewing and home baking is a plus. Affordable price, create an aura of friendly,cozy and helpful environment.
2007-01-03 15:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by tagara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
location location location
good service (affordable-beat concurrency)
attractiveness inside of your store / furniture / decoration / children friendly etc.
2007-01-03 14:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by sil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋