Have you ever had the cafe dream? Would you like to leave your stressful career behind and be your own boss? Do you want to spend your days playing host, enjoying endless cups of coffee, and meeting new people, just like one big, happy coffee-loving family? A surprising number of people, from all walks of life, aspire to own a cafe and live the dream. But what happens when they wake up and discover the reality? In Newbies in the Cafe, Dr Judy Gregory, an academic-turned-cafe owner, examines the pros and cons of cafe ownership in Australia and shares the lessons she learned from her own experience. With 11 case studies from cafe newbies, and facts regarding business plans, financial targets, and promotional ideas, this book offers comprehensive, practical advice for anyone considering starting or buying a cafe. Judy writes with positivity, despite the often challenging aspects of owning a cafe. Her balanced and honest approach allows readers to see all aspects of such a venture so they may tackle their own dream with their eyes wide open. About the author Dr Judy Gregory is a writer, editor, researcher, and former cafe dreamer. Newbies in the Cafe is the book she wishes she had read before embarking on her cafe dream - The Letter Lounge Cafe & Gifts. Praise for Newbies in the Cafe ‘… a must for all to read BEFORE they enter the world of cafe ownership so that they will move into it with their eyes wide open.’ Phillip Di Bella, Di Bella Group ‘Reading this book is like having brutally honest conversations with 11 cafe owners. … Each story is so engaging; you feel you’re on the journey already – learning what working in a cafe is really like, empowered to make informed decisions about your own cafe.’ Christine Cottrell, Author of the Barista Bible and Trending Cafes Brisbane & Beyond ‘One of the greatest factors that affects success in this industry is support. This book not only provides this from examples of people in the industry today, but is extremely easy to digest, gives professional insight and guidance – for the newcomer right through to the elite.’ Joshua Clifton, Author of The Hospitality Survival Guide ‘Finally, a “warts and all” work to counter the fable that’s sold as … The Cafe Dream.’ Simon O’Brien, Kickstart Coffee Shop

With lots to see, in Busy Caf� children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to experience visiting a caf�. Pick a drink and a snack to eat, pay for your meal and find a seat! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series.Also available: Busy Garage, Busy Builders, Busy Playtime, Busy Beach, Busy Garden, Busy Airport, Busy Railway, Busy Town, Busy Farm, Busy Bookshop, Busy Swimming, Busy Fire Station, Busy Zoo, Busy Hairdresser, Busy Pets, Busy Baking, Busy Park, Busy Farm and Busy Vet

A step-by-step guide that will help you find the Best People. A professional HR process will attract professional hospitality talent that will help you build strong teams and to deliver high quality service that will only lead to success for your business, and ultimately, more profits for you. A professional HR Process starts with clear Role Descriptions and Employment Contracts that help candidates understand their duties and your expectations of them in a role. More importantly though, having a professional HR Process established, allows your Managers to do the employing.....one less responsibility for you. The biggest challenge for Cafe owners is that this stuff takes time...and they don't have the time. This guide has it done for you. So, what you need to think about is an Induction Plan for new staff, a training plan for existing staff, and a Staff Appraisal System....so much to do. At least ONE big part is done and you can download it now. We'll work on the rest, and let you know when they become available. The Beginners Guide to Employing provides a step-by-step process of a HR process that really works. You’ll save time as we have provided templates that are ready to use! The pack includes: * 60 pages of how-to instructions to find top talent and stand out in the crowd * Job Ad templates ready to use from Head Chef to Wait People, to Café Managers and Kitchen Hands. * Role Descriptions ready to use for every role in your Café. * A step-by-step guide to interviewing, beginning with the screening interview. Questions to ask for each role to help you make the best decisions about who to employ. * The Reference Check process with questions to ask referees and templates to use. * Employment Contract template approved by Fair Work Australia. A guide that will save you time, save you money, and ultimately create successful teams

Having recovered from a car accident at 19, which left Natasha in a coma, suffering a Subarachnoid Brain Haemhorrage and jaw injuries, memory loss and many other effects, Awareness reflects her to return to balance. Months and years after, having defied the surgeons predictions for her future, she wishes to share her story and remind us how anything is possible if you have faith, hope and belief in your own strength. Of course, always leaving room for humour. Natasha believes we all have our own special talent(s) that we must honour and we must truly cherish our health and each day. That equality and respect for all is a must and that everything you wish for you can create for yourself, when in balance. Throughout her book, through her graphics and text, she shares a life's guide of living each day in balance, with 'Awareness' of yourself and the world around you. Covering an array of topics such as; the self-healing practice of Metamorphosis, energy healing, communications, creativity, family, music, strength, success, physical exercise, sport, food, languages, technology, relationships, love, light and many more. Along with many activities to assist you in creating your own balance which will allow you to enjoy each day. Natasha includes worldwide interviews of people, both known and unknown, including her parents John Devine, football coach and ex-Arsenal F.C. and Ireland footballer and her mother, Michelle Rocca Morrison, Former TV Broadcaster and writer. With 'Awareness' she hopes you will realise the positive effect that you alone, when in balance can make on the world. With Awareness you will fight your fears and live each day and moment in balance, with happiness and light, as you deserve.

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