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13 Feb 2012 - How to Start a Coffee Shop (2 day course)

28 Feb 2012 - How to Start a Coffee Shop (2 day course)

27 Mar 2012 - How to Start a Coffee Shop (2 days)

23 Apr 2012 - How to Start a Coffee Shop (2 days)

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How to start a coffee shop

This course is two days in length. It will provide you with comprehensive information you need to open and run a successful coffee shop. From sourcing equipment, finding a site and how to make the perfect latte - this course is essential for those starting out in the retail industry.

You will learn how to:

Find a site, the benefits of locations and competitors in a local area
Competitor research and developing a USP for your company
Building a customer profile to lead your stockists, menu, design and operations
What to look out for in retail, risks and issues are analysed
Equipment you will need, the right tool for the job
Ordering, stockists, lead-times, bulk orders, shelf life
Marketing & branding, how it effects your business and when to do it
Planning your launch, how will your customers know your open
Health & safety essentials
How to train your staff and organise working hours and methods
Q and A at the end of day one
Barista training, how to use your machine and grinder
Learn how to make all the drinks on your new menu and what will make them taste better than your competitors
How to maintain your equipment and look after your stock

This course has been designed to give you the perfect mix of practical skills and technical knowledge to set up a cafe that is going to stand out from the mainstream competitors. It is not focused around bottom line profits, it is however focused around understanding techniques that have been used to develop some of the most successful cafes in the UK.