Let’s face it. When you’re in the process of launching a business, a budget is your best friend. Along the road to opening, there will be many important investments you’ll need to make: education, build-out, equipment, professional services, hiring, and more. Finding smart cost-savings along the way will make it possible to invest where it really matters.
When we say cost-savings, we’re not only talking about money. We’re also talking about time.
A new year has a way of bringing clarity. For many aspiring coffee business owners, the start of a new year is when an idea that has been quietly growing finally demands attention. What finally turns that spark of an idea into a flame? Sometimes, it’s timing. Or, it can be a newfound purpose, a need for change, or the desire to build something meaningful for yourself and your community.
The stories below come from real Texas Coffee School students who turned those feelings into action.
Melanie King has a lot on her plate. She has been selling real estate for 15 years, and she is a mom to a two-year-old daughter. But the unexpected death of her brother Aaron–a man who had always been the life of the party and who made friends everywhere he went–lit a spark in Melanie to try something new. She wanted to create a space that honored Aaron, a place that brought people together. That space is Drip N’ Sip Coffee and Tea in Hampton,
It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is the perfect time of year to invest in your home brewing gear, treat your staff, or (our favorite) help a loved one pursue their dream of coffee business ownership. That’s why our team of educators have rounded up some of our favorite coffee shop gifts for 2025. Tried, true, and tested, these gifts come from some of our favorite and most recommended brands. (And, OK,
At first glance, Serenity Sips Bar and Wellness Emporium might seem similar to other community-centered coffee shops. The cozy, modern bar in the Woodlands, TX, serves classic cafe drinks, often to networking or small business gatherings. The cafe boasts fresh baked goods with clean ingredients and co-working-friendly spaces.
A closer look at the menu, however, will reveal specialty drinks with a clear focus: wellness. And the rooms beyond the cafe? Those are stocked with state-of-the art holistic wellness technologies: red light therapy,