Owning and operating a coffee shop is a dream that many people who work in the coffee industry share. This course explores the essential knowledge, practices and challenges that each aspiring business owner should know before opening their own coffee shop.

In this course, Edwin Harrison of Artisan Coffee School, from London, UK, provides a detailed understanding of what is involved in the planning and opening of a retail coffee business. Included in this course are modules on writing a business plan, planning your products and services, developing a marketing plan, identifying challenges and barriers, deciding on location, building a successful team, understanding costs and margins, budgeting and cash flow forecasting, and much more.

Upon completion of this course, participants will have gained an understanding of the extensive planning and preparation required to open and sustainably manage a coffee shop. Using this knowledge, participants will have the skills and tools to effectively plan for both the opening of their coffee retail business and for a sustainable business future.