We discuss the bottom line—money—in the final installment of our series on budget-friendly benefits small businesses can provide their staff.
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Budget-Friendly Benefits: Part Two
In the second part of this series on budget-friendly benefits small businesses can provide their staff, we focus on in-house educational opportunities and professional development.
Budget-Friendly Benefits: Part One
It can seem difficult to offer the benefits and luxuries of a large business when you’re a small coffee shop owner. In this series, we explore different ways to provide perks and incentives to keep your staff happy and well cared for.
How to Develop a Coffee Training Program: Part Four
We’ve spent the past three segments of this series figuring out how to build an effective and productive barista training program in your business. However, no matter how engaging your lesson plans, how visually-pleasing your handouts, or how focused your curriculum may be, it won’t have nearly the staying power without a culture of active learning within your barista staff.
How to Develop a Coffee Training Program: Part Three
In Part Two of this series, we covered the basic theories of adult education and shared some practical ideas on how to empower all types of learners in your barista training program. In this post I’ll help you assess your limitations and iron out the content of your classes.
How to Develop a Coffee Training Program: Part One
Having well-trained baristas could make the difference between a coffee shop that succeeds and one that flounders. In this mini-series, I will share my experiences and tell you how you can develop a top-notch coffee training program.
The Charleston Coffee Cup: An Event for Coffee Professionals and Enthusiasts Alike
Coffee experts and novices came together under one roof for an afternoon of tasting, learning and networking. Read more to learn about this dynamic, unique Southeastern coffee festival.
10 Minutes with Not Just Coffee’s James Yoder
When Not Just Coffee first opened in 2011 it was the first of its kind in the small but rapidly-expanding city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Owner James Yoder, who at the time simply had a love for coffee and fine dining but no formal barista experience, unknowingly helped to create a catalyst for coffee culture [...]
The Explainer Post
Hello readers! It's been a while since we last spoke, eh? I've been a liiiiittle busy these days. My apologies for being absent.
