Coffee House Business Plan – 7 Essential Elements
Posted by admin in Business Plan on October 12, 2011
Having had a lifetime interest in all-things-coffee may be your inspiration for wanting to open a coffee house of your own. But, having an interest in coffee alone is not enough: you also need to build your new venture upon a foundation of solid business principles.
When undertaking any type of business venture, it is smart to start with a solid business plan. Opening a coffee house is no different. A business plan accomplishes two things:
a. it provides you, the business owner, with an opportunity to lay everything out on the table in order to get a clear view into how the business will be set up, what is required to get things going, and what may still be missing from your current plans.
b. it can give potential investors, partners, and vendors a view into the heart of how your new business will be structured.
If you are interested in created a coffee house business plan, here are the 7 essential elements to include:
1. Executive summary:
This introductory section of your business plan should take up no more than two pages. It should highlight the most essential elements of your plan. Put a bit of salesmanship into the executive summary: remember, some of those who read it may be potential investors. Your goal in this section is to inform the reader – while at the same time encouraging them to finish reading the rest of the plan. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Ready-To-Go Questions to Ask at Your Next Job Interview
Posted by admin in Interviews on October 8, 2011
If you’ve been involved in a job search, you know there is always that point in the interview process, usually toward the end of an interview, where the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” If you’re not prepared, it could take you by surprise and you’ll find yourself stuttering and stammering around trying to come up with something to say.
You probably take the time to prepare answers for job interview questions that you expect to be addressed during the interview such as knowing how to articulate your strengths and weaknesses, discussing your skill sets, or how you handled a difficult situation in the past. Don’t blow the end of the interview trying to come up with something, anything to say-be prepared and end the interview on a positive note.
The following are 5 “Ready-to-Go” questions to ask employers – you can ask “as is”, or modify them to fit your situation:
Question #1: From the information I’ve given you about my work background, do you think my talents and skill sets will enable me to serve you and your company well in this role?
The answer to this question will be a good indicator as to what essential skills the hiring manager expects you to be able to do while hitting the ground running. You’ll also get a feel for skills you may not be strong in, but can learn along the way. This gives you an overall idea of where you stand in the eyes of the hiring manager. Read the rest of this entry »