Latest consumer spending trends
Hospitality Magazine recently published an article online, reporting data on recent consumer spending. It's not surprising that gyms, travel and public transport have taken the hardest hit, whilst online retail, food delivery and home improvement surge upwards. Cafe + restaurant transactions down combined 55% New data has shown consumer spending…
The rise of food trucks and pop up kitchens!
What are these ‘Dark Kitchens’ or ‘Ghost Kitchens’ I keep hearing about?? If life wasn’t scary enough in these troubled times, I’m now faced with the disconcerting news of so-called ‘dark’ or ‘ghost’ kitchens popping up in NSW cities and regional suburbs. My mind instantly leads me to crystallised methamphetamine…
Online cooking classes to keep your customers engaged
SO many businesses are coming up with great ways to keep business rolling in during the current self-isolation and social distancing rules due to Coronavirus. The Groundstone Cafe recently appeared in the Central Western Daily with a fantastic initiative - providing packs full of ingredients to cook at home with…
What is Fluffy Coffee?
Originating in South Korea, this whisked "fluffy" coffee drink is going viral on social media I came across this story online and instantly my ears pricked up - As it was just the other day my daughter ventured out of her room to grace me with her presence, talking, with…
Buying and selling online – a government guide
Taking your business online whether that’s creating a website, blogging or social media, can mean new opportunities and benefits for your business. Understand the basics of buying and selling online. People today have more access to information and a broader range of products and services online. By having a web presence…
Coffee Roasters are Essential Service!
Tips on coping with the current Covid19 lock-downs for cafes and coffee roasters from Industry Leader Phil Di Bella, Peak Coffee Head Roaster - Ainsley Harrison and Coffee Roaster Adrian Capra This week has been exceptionally hard for cafe and coffee businesses as the government forced takeaway only service in…
A complete guide with links on Coronavirus from the department of health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources A collection of resources for the general public and industry about coronavirus (COVID-19). In this collection Find the factsHome isolation and careFor international travellersFor parents of school aged childrenFor aged care residents and familiesFor childcare, schools and higher educationFor employersFor travel, transport and hotel industriesPosters Find the…
Don’t give up.
The next six months are going to be super tough for all coffee roasters, losing many wholesale accounts to café closures. We do have one advantage over many other businesses though. Like food, coffee is a daily ritual and we have trained our customers over the years that specialty coffee…
Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Questions and Answers: As part of the Government’s Economic Response to the Coronavirus, $1.3 billion will be made available to 70,000 small businesses to help them keep around 117,000 apprentices and trainees across the country in work and training. What is Supporting Apprentices and Trainees? Supporting Apprentices and Trainees provides…
Getting Takeaway Ready Today
As this Pandemic grows the government has enforced another blow to the café owner with some tough trading restrictions. Cafés cannot offer sit in service from 12pm today but can only offer takeaway service. It is now the time to get your coffee hat on and still make an income…
