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

This brand-new, caffeinated collection of Light and Easy puzzles is from the pages of "The New York Times."

A fresh approach to visiting the “city of love” In the last few years, Paris has undergone a huge transformation. It’s fostered one of the coolest creative scenes in Europe, some of the continent’s best nightlife, and a “bistronomy” movement that has influenced dining around the globe. Yet while millennial travelers pour into the city, travel guides continue to focus on a staid checklist approach to Paris’s big attractions. There’s currently no book on the market aimed at younger (perhaps more budget-conscious) American visitors that truly captures the city’s revived energy—until this one. A Curious Traveler’s Guide to Paris will direct readers to the best paintings in the Centre Pompidou and tell them how to beat the lines at the Orangerie. It will guide them to quirky, little-known museums and secret squares. It will tell them how to find the city’s coolest speakeasies, best neo- bistros, and most unusual boutiques. Informative yet opinionated, it is an insider’s guide to Paris without pretension.

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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

Ton Up! A Century of Café Racer Speed and Style focuses on the story of the ton-up boys and their café racers. But it's much more than just that. Illustrated with historic and modern photos and featuring a text by one of the world’s motorcycle historians, it's really the story of motorcycle speed and style evolved from the early 1900s right through today. Cafe racers are most associated with the young, rebellious rock-and-rollers of 1960s Britain. These riders created the quintessential café racers—fast motorcycles customized to resemble the racing bikes of the period. They were called “café racers” because their riders raced on public roads, from one café to the next. The goal was to do “the ton” (exceed 100 miles per hour) on these runs, which led to their designation as “ton-up boys.” Today, ton-up culture is more popular than ever and recognized worldwide with a following of young and long-time riders alike.With Ton Up!, enjoy a scenic ride through the history of this vibrant scene.

An illustrated guide to the essential rules for enjoying coffee both at home and in cafes, including tips on storing and serving coffee, coffee growing, roasting and brewing, plus facts, lore, and popular culture from around the globe. This introduction to all things coffee written by the founders and editors of Sprudge, the premier website for coffee content, features a series of digestible rules accompanied by whimsical illustrations. Divided into three sections (At Home, At the Cafe, and Around the World), The New Rules of Coffee covers the basics of brewing and storage, cafe etiquette and tips for enjoying your visit, as well as essential information about coffee production (What is washed coffee?), coffee myths (Darker is not stronger!), and broadcasts from a new international coffee culture.