Archive for 2008
Gearing up for launch
We’re a few steps closer to launch now and have several modules of the Coffee Academy in place. We’ve been busy learning more about the home coffee machines our clients will be using and putting steps in place to manage the demand. October will be a busy month for us, tidying up the website ready [...]
Flat White’s on the menu
Recently we’ve noticed that Flat White’s have been appearing on the menus at independent cafes we visit. Most are surprisingly good although on occasion they could be considered more like a cappuccino than a true Flat White. In New Zealand and Australia the Flat White is the norm and outsells both Cappuccino’s and Lattes. How [...]
Coffee Photography
In October we will be launching our Coffee Photography service. Full details can be found at http://photography.5mcoffee.com Special Introductory Offer: All 2 and 3 hour Coffee Photoshoots booked and paid for prior to 30 October 2008 will receive a free A4 Box Framed Canvas (worth £25)
Back up your data
As your coffee company takes shape and starts to grow you will amass a collection of images, documents, sound-bites, videos that are worth keeping. I plumped for a 500gb Western Digital ‘My Book’, for approx £69, with 2 years warranty and a host of backup trial software options (although I will use Ghost to capture [...]
Using networking forums to gain advice
If you are new to business then networking with others in a similar position can help to gain answers to questions that are playing on your mind. In the UK 2 forums stand out, FreeBusinessForums and A1 Business Forums. We’ve covered Coffee Forums already and many of you are already members at Coffee Forums UK [...]
