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Alan Engbrecht

Cart/Events in San Francisco

My friend and I have decided that we would like to start our own business in the city. We have begun hoarding various espresso equipment an…

Started by Alan Engbrecht

1 Jul. 4, 2008
Reply by daniel
Barbara Adams

Purchasing a coffee shop

We found an 800sq.ft. espresso smoothie bar on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Since it's my first time buying an existing business, what are…

Started by Barbara Adams

6 Jul. 4, 2008
Reply by Jay Caragay
Darrel Harvey

Let's get into the 20th century...then we'll shoot for the 21st

I just bought a small existing coffee shop. All inventory, records, and orders were done by hand. (and Visa was not accepted). I was lookin…

Started by Darrel Harvey

4 Jul. 1, 2008
Reply by Mike Spence
John Owens

WIFI Management Software / Third-Party Support

Can anyone recommend some of the companies who offer (1) software to allow me to manage my WIFI service for customers (just purchase softwa…

Started by John Owens

7 Jun. 30, 2008
Reply by Christophor Rodriquez
Lauren Rue

Thoughts on "formal" schooling

I am in a transition point, I guess you could say, and I was wondering how important "formal" school such as business degrees, etc. really…

Started by Lauren Rue

2 Jun. 29, 2008
Reply by Summer
The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

Opposing My Thumbs

Ouch! So I just really hurt my thumb and to a lessor extent my ring finger. Yeah, yeah, stretching blah blah blah. I know what I should do…

Started by The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ

5 Jun. 27, 2008
Reply by Benza Lance
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Help with Biscotti

This one goes out to all of the Eastcoast BXers! What is the best Biscotti in the Northeast? I am trying to help someone who just recently…

Started by Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

3 Jun. 23, 2008
Reply by Bwynn
Tisi

Bagels?

Do any of you serve bagels? Do you serve them with cream cheese? If so how many different flavors? Do you toast them? Are you allowed to p…

Started by Tisi

11 Jun. 23, 2008
Reply by Virgil Hovar
Tisi

Anyone successful without extensive training programs?

Hello, I'm new to the site. I have 5 yrs hands-on barista/shift lead experience. I have been researching and working on a business plan to…

Started by Tisi

15 Jun. 15, 2008
Reply by Tisi
ChiTown Guy

Barback role versus Barista

For you baristas working in a high volume store, do you pull the shots and let the barback steam the milk? I know the barback would take ca…

Started by ChiTown Guy

11 Jun. 14, 2008
Reply by Anna Mae Naef

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