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    Nuova Simonelli Authorized Reseller

    We are now authorized resellers of Nuova Simonelli equipment. If you are looking for a excellent espresso machine (Aurelia - WBC/USBC Certified) or grinder don't hesitate to give us a call. We can source all products from Simonelli, and we include a FREE warranty and FREE install with each...
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    Monthly sales trends....

    My wife and I own a coffee shop and we are looking at gathering some monthly sales trends. We know that some trends are more relative to a specific area than others, but would like to get a good sampling. If you could provide: 1. Market (City, State) OR Region of the US 2. Rural, Suburban...
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    Mazzer Super Jolly/Major Mod for dosing

    I have been searching around and have found the typical Mazzer modifications for dosing that involves completely modifying the dosing chamber to just grind directly into the portafilter. However, I am more looking to make just a slight modification to the exit spout from the stock dosing...
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    Ceramic mugs?

    We need to purchase new 16oz ceramic mugs for the "for here" drinks and I am having a hard time finding them.... Any ideas?
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    "iced coffee"?

    Ok - so we get a lot of people wanting an "iced coffee" - but when you ask them to clarify what they want, rarely do they know what it is. Usually they go into some chain or independent shop on a regular basis that might have it on the menu but they really don't know what they're getting. So -...
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    Shift managers

    My wife and I will be buying an existing coffee shop and it's been run by a semi-micromanager the last 4-5 years. The owner hasn't wanted to have shift managers which is something I think is essential. What I am wondering, is how many of you use them? How do you implement it in your shop(s)...
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    Tea selections and resellers?

    We currently sell "Numi" tea, but I am not impressed, nor are our customers. I am looking for suggested teas and resellers to get them from. Thanks in advance -Jeremy
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    group pulling slowly

    one of our group heads pulls shots slower than the others... it takes a good 8 seconds to see espresso coming out of the portafilter, while the other group heads take only a second or two. I am assuming that it has something to do with the amount of pressure the group head is pushing through...
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    Vita-Mix blender parts

    We have a Vita-Mix Blender, Model VM0100. We are looking for a sound-shield for it. Anyone have any suggestions to point me to? Thanks in advance
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    Hiring baristas....

    Anyone have information they would like to share in regards to interviewing prospective baristas? What questions do you ask? What job descriptions have you written up? What do you look for? Thanks
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    Hiring baristas....

    Anyone have information they would like to share in regards to interviewing prospective baristas? What questions do you ask? What job descriptions have you written up? What do you look for? Thanks
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    Your startup costs?

    Anyone care to share what your initial startup costs were, what categories they went to, and how long till you broke even? I am currently researching the money needed to embark on this venture.... Thanks in advance! -Jeremy
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    Coffeeshop startup in Kansas City area

    Currently looking at starting a coffeeshop in 18-24 months (July 2007 - Dec 2007) in the Kansas City area - and looking for anyone who might be interested in either an investment opportunity or a partnership opportunity. Let me know. -Jeremy
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