by James Fouche | Feb 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
After a long break, it is time to get back into the writing saddle. Polvo, our speciality coffee bar in the heart of Knysna, has opened its doors and I have shared the entire process here. Now it is time to move on. This blog was always intended to show what an author...
by James Fouche | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Now let’s get down to business. At some point you have to face facts, and facts are something that is hard to come by. Polvo was always meant to be a well-oiled little machine that could run on its own at minimal expense. To do this, you need to know what works...
by James Fouche | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
This is where it gets really tricky. The aim to setting up a coffee shop should be by doing so on a limited budget. From the start, it has been my objective to find ways to cut costs where possible without it looking cheap. However, many things pop up after the...
by James Fouche | Sep 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
This is probably the most important entry in our little shop opening diary. I don’t care what anyone tells you, branding is essential. It can make or break a business. As an author, the one lesson I had to learn was this: if books are judged by their covers,...
by James Fouche | Sep 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Previously I explained how important the choice of coffee should be when opening a speciality coffee shop. From the beginning we wanted only South and Central American coffee beans. This is harder than it seems. Most roasters have become accustomed to either doing a...
by James Fouche | Sep 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ever wondered what goes into setting up a small coffee shop? Or what type of research has to be done before the big day? It just so happens we are in the process of opening a speciality coffee bar in Knysna. Because I value service and appreciate good coffee, it...
