{"id":2952,"date":"2021-01-11T04:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T04:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/?p=2952"},"modified":"2023-02-03T03:56:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T03:56:35","slug":"5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hacks for Running a Coffee Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you operating a successful coffee shop? Can you say so with certainty? Regardless of your answer, every business could use some shoring up in different areas. With so many facets of operating a business, you could always use some tips in making it easier to run your coffee shop as smooth, and profitable, as possible.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#The_Five_Hacks_to_keep_your_coffee_shop_running_smoothly_are_Focus_on_improving_efficiency_make_tech_work_for_you_passively_drive_income_ergonomic_layout_and_making_more_out_of_less\" title=\"The Five Hacks to keep your coffee shop running smoothly are: Focus on improving efficiency, make tech work for you, passively drive income, ergonomic layout, and making more out of less.\">The Five Hacks to keep your coffee shop running smoothly are: Focus on improving efficiency, make tech work for you, passively drive income, ergonomic layout, and making more out of less.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Hack_1_%E2%80%93_Doing_Less_is_Doing_More\" title=\"Hack #1 &#8211; Doing Less is Doing More\">Hack #1 &#8211; Doing Less is Doing More<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#80_of_your_coffee_shops_output_is_produced_by_20_of_your_employees\" title=\"80% of your coffee shop&#8217;s output is produced by 20% of your employees.\">80% of your coffee shop&#8217;s output is produced by 20% of your employees.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#80_of_your_success_comes_from_20_of_your_ideas\" title=\"80% of your success comes from 20% of your ideas.\">80% of your success comes from 20% of your ideas.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#80_of_your_repeat_business_results_from_20_of_your_guests\" title=\"80% of your repeat business results from 20% of your guests.\">80% of your repeat business results from 20% of your guests.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#80_of_sales_come_from_20_of_your_products_This_will_be_important_for_later\" title=\"80% of sales come from 20% of your products. (This will be important for later!)\">80% of sales come from 20% of your products. (This will be important for later!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#80_of_your_weekly_tasks_affect_20_of_your_businesss_future\" title=\"80% of your weekly tasks affect 20% of your business&#8217;s future.\">80% of your weekly tasks affect 20% of your business&#8217;s future.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Hack_2_%E2%80%93_Make_Tech_the\" title=\"Hack #2 &#8211; Make Tech the \">Hack #2 &#8211; Make Tech the <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Employee_of_the_Month\" title=\"Employee of the Month\">Employee of the Month<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Communication_Tools_%E2%80%93_Yes_everyone_has_their_%E2%80%9Cwork%E2%80%9D_group_chat_text_message_that_does_work_in_a_way_that_a_camp_fireworks_to_cook_food_In_recent_years_there_have_been_so_many_applications_that_have_come_out_that_make_communicating_more_efficient_and_more_fun_Apps_like_Zoom_Slack_and_HouseParty_not_only_allow_for_remote_meeting_places_but_can_also_help_to_organize_group_conversations_into_projects\" title=\"Communication Tools &#8211; Yes, everyone has their &#8220;work&#8221; group chat text message that does work in a way that a camp fireworks to cook food. In recent years, there have been so many applications that have come out that make communicating more efficient and more fun. Apps like Zoom, Slack, and HouseParty, not only allow for remote meeting places but can also help to organize group conversations into projects.\">Communication Tools &#8211; Yes, everyone has their &#8220;work&#8221; group chat text message that does work in a way that a camp fireworks to cook food. In recent years, there have been so many applications that have come out that make communicating more efficient and more fun. Apps like Zoom, Slack, and HouseParty, not only allow for remote meeting places but can also help to organize group conversations into projects.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Thermal_Printers_%E2%80%93_Agreed_not_exciting_But_this_simple_tech_hack_can_save_you_an_exponential_amount_of_money_on_ink_over_the_life_of_your_business_Who_doesnt_like_saving_money\" title=\"Thermal Printers &#8211; Agreed, not exciting. But this simple tech hack can save you an exponential amount of money on ink over the life of your business. Who doesn&#8217;t like saving money?\">Thermal Printers &#8211; Agreed, not exciting. But this simple tech hack can save you an exponential amount of money on ink over the life of your business. Who doesn&#8217;t like saving money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Business_Analytics_%E2%80%93_Luckily_this_is_a_free_service_for_most_Nowadays_every_POS_point-of-sale_software_available_also_allows_for_product_mix_tracking_average_sales_per_given_day_and_other_helpful_tools_that_aid_in_forecasting_sales_and_product_usage\" title=\"Business Analytics &#8211; Luckily, this is a free service for most. Nowadays, every POS (point-of-sale) software available also allows for product mix tracking, average sales per given day, and other helpful tools that aid in forecasting sales and product usage.\">Business Analytics &#8211; Luckily, this is a free service for most. Nowadays, every POS (point-of-sale) software available also allows for product mix tracking, average sales per given day, and other helpful tools that aid in forecasting sales and product usage.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Cloud_Systems_%E2%80%93_Keep_your_data_here_Worry-free_without_boundaries_or_limits\" title=\"Cloud Systems &#8211; Keep your data here. Worry-free without boundaries or limits.\">Cloud Systems &#8211; Keep your data here. Worry-free without boundaries or limits.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Staffing_Assistance_%E2%80%93_As_a_business_owner_staffing_your_coffee_shop_will_at_times_be_your_biggest_challenge_Let_job_posting_sites_staff_your_coffee_shop_for_you_Let_their_algorithms_find_perfect_candidates_based_on_your_needs_and_company_culture\" title=\"Staffing Assistance &#8211; As a business owner, staffing your coffee shop will, at times, be your biggest challenge. Let job posting sites staff your coffee shop for you. Let their algorithms find perfect candidates based on your needs and company culture.\">Staffing Assistance &#8211; As a business owner, staffing your coffee shop will, at times, be your biggest challenge. Let job posting sites staff your coffee shop for you. Let their algorithms find perfect candidates based on your needs and company culture.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Hack_3_%E2%80%93_Passively_Drive_Income\" title=\"Hack #3 &#8211; Passively Drive Income\">Hack #3 &#8211; Passively Drive Income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Hack_4_%E2%80%93_Ergonomic_Layout\" title=\"Hack #4 &#8211; Ergonomic Layout\">Hack #4 &#8211; Ergonomic Layout<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#This_goes_for_the_back_working_space_as_well_Your_baristas_should_be_able_to_complete_their_specific_tasks_mostly_while_standing_in_place_because_of_how_space_is_laid_out_for_them_High_volume_sales_are_key_to_any_businesss_success_workspace_efficiency_is_what_makes_that_possible\" title=\"This goes for the back working space as well. Your baristas should be able to complete their specific tasks mostly while standing in place because of how space is laid out for them. High volume sales are key to any business&#8217;s success; workspace efficiency is what makes that possible.\">This goes for the back working space as well. Your baristas should be able to complete their specific tasks mostly while standing in place because of how space is laid out for them. High volume sales are key to any business&#8217;s success; workspace efficiency is what makes that possible.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Hack_5_%E2%80%93_Narrow_the_Selection\" title=\"Hack #5 &#8211; Narrow the Selection\">Hack #5 &#8211; Narrow the Selection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Keeping_the_menu_an_appropriate_size_also_has_its_financial_benefits_Having_fewer_items_allows_you_to_better_keep_track_of_inventory_and_stay_on_top_of_purchases_Over-ordering_and_under-ordering_plagues_many_hospitality_businesses_both_mentally_and_financially_Dont_be_one_of_them\" title=\"Keeping the menu an appropriate size also has its financial benefits. Having fewer items allows you to better keep track of inventory and stay on top of purchases. Over-ordering and under-ordering plagues many hospitality businesses both mentally and financially. Don&#8217;t be one of them!\">Keeping the menu an appropriate size also has its financial benefits. Having fewer items allows you to better keep track of inventory and stay on top of purchases. Over-ordering and under-ordering plagues many hospitality businesses both mentally and financially. Don&#8217;t be one of them!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-hacks-for-running-a-coffee-shop\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Five_Hacks_to_keep_your_coffee_shop_running_smoothly_are_Focus_on_improving_efficiency_make_tech_work_for_you_passively_drive_income_ergonomic_layout_and_making_more_out_of_less\"><\/span><strong>The Five Hacks to keep your coffee shop running smoothly are: Focus on improving efficiency, make tech work for you, passively drive income, ergonomic layout, and making more out of less.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_1_%E2%80%93_Doing_Less_is_Doing_More\"><\/span><strong>Hack #1 &#8211; Doing Less is Doing More<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>As a small business owner, you are often tasked with a list of untold lengths daily. Not only are you operating the business side of things (finance, accounting, procurement, payroll, the list goes on!) but also interacting with guests as well as teaching and working with employees. With so many things constantly requiring your attention it&#8217;s easy to get bogged down in the thick of your list. There are two rules that I always keep in mind when thinking about productivity and efficiency. These are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>The 80\/20 Rule, also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pareto_principle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pareto principle<\/a>, is the idea that 80% of all output is due to 20% of all input. This principle can be utilized in a multitude of ways to help you and your business run more efficiently. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelangelfirm.com\/debt-defense-blog\/2018\/august\/100-examples-of-the-80-20-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a> Are some examples of the 80\/20 rule at work.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3097 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.30.38-PM-1.jpg\" alt=\"5 Hacks for Running a Coffee Shop\" width=\"276\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.30.38-PM-1-200x213.jpg 200w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.30.38-PM-1-250x266.jpg 250w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.30.38-PM-1-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.30.38-PM-1.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80_of_your_coffee_shops_output_is_produced_by_20_of_your_employees\"><\/span>80% of your coffee shop&#8217;s output is produced by 20% of your employees.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80_of_your_success_comes_from_20_of_your_ideas\"><\/span>80% of your success comes from 20% of your ideas.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80_of_your_repeat_business_results_from_20_of_your_guests\"><\/span>80% of your repeat business results from 20% of your guests.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80_of_sales_come_from_20_of_your_products_This_will_be_important_for_later\"><\/span>80% of sales come from 20% of your products. (This will be important for later!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80_of_your_weekly_tasks_affect_20_of_your_businesss_future\"><\/span>80% of your weekly tasks affect 20% of your business&#8217;s future.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Keeping these ideas in mind will allow you to put down a task that is unnecessarily putting you &#8220;in the weeds&#8221; and allow you to have peace of mind in moving on to tasks that will make a difference in your day. This is a great segway into my next rule governing productivity; the two-minute rule. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/articles\/productivity\/how-stop-procrastinating-and-stick-good-habits-using-the-2-minute-rule.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-minute rule<\/a> is the idea that we often procrastinate from doing tasks that aren&#8217;t difficult and that we could actually get done quickly and move on. There are two parts to this rule.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Part 1<\/strong> &#8211; If it takes less than two minutes, get it done now! Send that email. Complete payroll. Teach your new employee how to make an espresso. Just do it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part 2<\/strong> &#8211; It only takes two minutes to start a new goal. To learn to account, take two minutes to look at your balance sheets. To increase your business, take two minutes to get to know one of your guests. Soon you&#8217;ll find yourself doing more of these tasks without even realizing it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_2_%E2%80%93_Make_Tech_the\"><\/span><strong>Hack #2 &#8211; Make Tech the <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_of_the_Month\"><\/span><strong>Employee of the Month<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In this day and age, we live in a tech-driven society. Just because you own a coffee shop doesn&#8217;t mean this fact doesn&#8217;t apply to you as well. Make technology work for you and your needs just like any other employee at your coffee shop. Listed <a href=\"https:\/\/absurdintellectual.com\/life-hacks\/4-technologies-keeping-workplace-running-smoothly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> are five great ways to incorporate tech to help your coffee shop run more smoothly.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_Tools_%E2%80%93_Yes_everyone_has_their_%E2%80%9Cwork%E2%80%9D_group_chat_text_message_that_does_work_in_a_way_that_a_camp_fireworks_to_cook_food_In_recent_years_there_have_been_so_many_applications_that_have_come_out_that_make_communicating_more_efficient_and_more_fun_Apps_like_Zoom_Slack_and_HouseParty_not_only_allow_for_remote_meeting_places_but_can_also_help_to_organize_group_conversations_into_projects\"><\/span><strong>Communication Tools<\/strong> &#8211; Yes, everyone has their &#8220;work&#8221; group chat text message that does work in a way that a camp fireworks to cook food. In recent years, there have been so many applications that have come out that make communicating more efficient and more fun. Apps like Zoom, Slack, and HouseParty, not only allow for remote meeting places but can also help to organize group conversations into projects.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thermal_Printers_%E2%80%93_Agreed_not_exciting_But_this_simple_tech_hack_can_save_you_an_exponential_amount_of_money_on_ink_over_the_life_of_your_business_Who_doesnt_like_saving_money\"><\/span><strong>Thermal Printers<\/strong> &#8211; Agreed, not exciting. But this simple tech hack can save you an exponential amount of money on ink over the life of your business. Who doesn&#8217;t like saving money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Analytics_%E2%80%93_Luckily_this_is_a_free_service_for_most_Nowadays_every_POS_point-of-sale_software_available_also_allows_for_product_mix_tracking_average_sales_per_given_day_and_other_helpful_tools_that_aid_in_forecasting_sales_and_product_usage\"><\/span><strong>Business Analytics<\/strong> &#8211; Luckily, this is a free service for most. Nowadays, every POS (point-of-sale) software available also allows for product mix tracking, average sales per given day, and other helpful tools that aid in forecasting sales and product usage.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Systems_%E2%80%93_Keep_your_data_here_Worry-free_without_boundaries_or_limits\"><\/span><strong>Cloud Systems<\/strong> &#8211; Keep your data here. Worry-free without boundaries or limits.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staffing_Assistance_%E2%80%93_As_a_business_owner_staffing_your_coffee_shop_will_at_times_be_your_biggest_challenge_Let_job_posting_sites_staff_your_coffee_shop_for_you_Let_their_algorithms_find_perfect_candidates_based_on_your_needs_and_company_culture\"><\/span><strong>Staffing Assistance<\/strong> &#8211; As a business owner, staffing your coffee shop will, at times, be your biggest challenge. Let job posting sites staff your coffee shop for you. Let their algorithms find perfect candidates based on your needs and company culture.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_3_%E2%80%93_Passively_Drive_Income\"><\/span><strong>Hack #3 &#8211; Passively Drive Income<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Believe it or not, there are ways to passively drive your business that don&#8217;t involve marketing dollars or gimmicks to bring people into your coffee shop. This hack actually involves getting people to leave rather than getting them to stay. This idea is a two-fold plan to increase business without increasing effort.<\/p>\n<p>The first part of this idea involves the amenities offered at your coffee shop. Many coffee shops try to lure people in with free wifi, comfortable couches, armchairs, and outlets to plug in their devices. This results in attracting guests that purchase a single coffee and sit down for hours using the free wifi without affecting the bottom line. Forgo the free wifi and extra amenities that cost your business money without the return on investment and, instead, build a homey feeling ambiance. Guests will still feel welcome without negatively affecting your bottom line.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2594\" src=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"5 Hacks for Running a Coffee Shop\" width=\"543\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-200x114.jpg 200w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-700x400.jpg 700w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-800x457.jpg 800w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/18-1.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second part of this idea builds upon the initial premise. Promote a takeaway business. Getting guests in and out quickly will not only create a great reputation of expediency but will also allow you to minimize the time spent waiting on and cleaning up after guests sitting in your coffee shop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Check out our list of unique coffee shop ideas <a href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/5-unique-ideas-to-start-a-coffee-shop-business-beyond-opening-a-brick-and-mortar-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_4_%E2%80%93_Ergonomic_Layout\"><\/span><strong>Hack #4 &#8211; Ergonomic Layout<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When most small hospitality businesses startup, they often pick up in an existing building right where the last tenant left off. This means that wherever things were before is probably where everything is now when you&#8217;ve opened your doors. Break the cycle! Work the space to its fullest potential to make it work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Think of how you can layout the front of your coffee shop to guide guests progressively from the door to the counter, through the line, and either out the door or into a seat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_goes_for_the_back_working_space_as_well_Your_baristas_should_be_able_to_complete_their_specific_tasks_mostly_while_standing_in_place_because_of_how_space_is_laid_out_for_them_High_volume_sales_are_key_to_any_businesss_success_workspace_efficiency_is_what_makes_that_possible\"><\/span>This goes for the back working space as well. Your baristas should be able to complete their specific tasks mostly while standing in place because of how space is laid out for them. High volume sales are key to any business&#8217;s success; workspace efficiency is what makes that possible.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start by arranging the equipment so that it makes sense in a linear flow then follow up with where small wares and products that are used during production are kept. Finally, work the space yourself. See how it feels and if it makes sense to work within how space is set up. This simple execution of an ergonomic layout will make a big difference. For a more in-depth look at the ergonomic workspace, check out this article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/quora\/2012\/12\/20\/whats-the-secret-to-a-successful-coffee-shop\/#2fbb8e3513c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forbes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hack_5_%E2%80%93_Narrow_the_Selection\"><\/span><strong>Hack #5 &#8211; Narrow the Selection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>How often have you walked into a coffee shop to find a menu on the wall that is literally ten feet tall and six feet wide! Every drink ever made with coffee is listed along with every ingredient ever added to one. This is unnecessary. Cover your bases with a small, yet curated, list of coffees and a shortlist of high-quality ingredients to go along with them. Your guests will appreciate the concise menu and your employees won&#8217;t get behind rummaging through a laundry list of different kinds of milk.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3048\" src=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM.jpg\" alt=\"5 Hacks for Running a Coffee Shop\" width=\"485\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-320x202.jpg 320w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-400x251.jpg 400w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-500x314.jpg 500w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM-600x376.jpg 600w, https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-06-at-10.12.21-PM.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_the_menu_an_appropriate_size_also_has_its_financial_benefits_Having_fewer_items_allows_you_to_better_keep_track_of_inventory_and_stay_on_top_of_purchases_Over-ordering_and_under-ordering_plagues_many_hospitality_businesses_both_mentally_and_financially_Dont_be_one_of_them\"><\/span>Keeping the menu an appropriate size also has its financial benefits. Having fewer items allows you to better keep track of inventory and stay on top of purchases. Over-ordering and under-ordering plagues many hospitality businesses both mentally and financially. Don&#8217;t be one of them!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having a shortened, fine-tuned menu will also allow you to batch drinks for use during times of higher volume and allow for greater ease of output with less input (back to the 80\/20 rule). Batching involves premixing or staging items that are your highest sellers ultimately making the required execution time almost zero during the busiest times of the day. Maximize efficiency and minimize wasted time and product.<\/p>\n<p>There you have it! Five simple hacks to help make your coffee shop run more smoothly. Following these tips will increase efficiency and income with the least amount of work involved. Who knew it could be so easy.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675396538420\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you know if you have an efficiently sized menu?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If guests are constantly asking if you have one thing or another, your menu is too small. If you find people staring at the menu for more than a minute or two then you probably have an oversized menu. Generally, around 15 items total is a small business sweet spot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1675396553142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What other ways can you use to gain business with little output?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">One of the best and most simple ways to gain a guest, believe it or not, is a punch card. Giving them a couple of extra punches the day they get it is of no consequence to you but will mean a whole lot to your newest guest when they get their free coffee on their second or third visit. Instantly hooked<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/startmycoffeeshop.com\/how-to-start-a-coffee-shop-coffee-startup-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">To learn more on how to start your own coffee shop checkout my startup documents here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: This blog post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 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