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Dear Cafepreneur: Unsplash.com is the next marketing channel you should be paying attention to

Feb 10, 20224 min read

Dear Cafepreneur: Unsplash.com is the next marketing channel you should be paying attention to

Brands that people remember are more than just a logo. Your cafe is more than just a name. It’s a collection of immersive human...

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Cafepreneurs: Here’s why investing in cafe management technology is a good strategy

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Feb 3, 20227 min read

Cafepreneurs: Here’s why investing in cafe management technology is a good strategy

Imagine yourself as a customer or a casual coffee lover. On a fine Sunday, you are walking down the busy alley lined with one coffee shop...

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Forget the other New Year Promotional Gimmicks. Here's one that counts.

Bean & Barley

Dec 20, 20214 min read

Forget the other New Year Promotional Gimmicks. Here's one that counts.

There’s a reason people move to make resolutions year after year…after year. The turn of the year brings with it a tide of new hope and a...

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Dear Cafepreneur, Should your cafe have a special Christmas menu? No doubt.

Bean & Barley

Dec 13, 20214 min read

Dear Cafepreneur, Should your cafe have a special Christmas menu? No doubt.

It’s the same old tune and carols, the same bells, trees and lights - but different. Christmas will remain relatively unusual this year...

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Should your cafe have a special Christmas Blend? We think so.

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Dec 6, 20214 min read

Should your cafe have a special Christmas Blend? We think so.

Christmas can’t come any closer, can it? As you think about the festive ideas you’ll be bringing into family’s homes or the marketing...

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8 Days of Christmas: Marketing Ideas for Your Cafe

Bean & Barley

Dec 3, 20214 min read

8 Days of Christmas: Marketing Ideas for Your Cafe

Riding on the music and lyrics of that popular Christmas song, the 8 days of Christmas couldn’t get any more exciting for you, as a...

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4 Festive Ideas your Customers will love

Bean & Barley

Nov 22, 20215 min read

4 Festive Ideas your Customers will love

It is vital that your coffee shop should be part of the community celebration of the holiday spirit. The possibilities are endless.

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Beyond Boosting: It’s Time to Level Up Your Social Media Advertising Game

Bean & Barley

Nov 15, 20218 min read

Beyond Boosting: It’s Time to Level Up Your Social Media Advertising Game

In this feature, we explain how you maximize your advertising spend on social media, particularly with Facebook and Instagram.

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Should Cafes Get Into Products? We Think So.

Bean & Barley

Nov 8, 20214 min read

Should Cafes Get Into Products? We Think So.

Retail sections in cafes tend to remain underutilized. If you don’t have an engaging retail selection, you might be losing out on profits.

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Dear Cafepreneur: Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention to Spotify as a Marketing Channel

Bean & Barley

Nov 1, 20216 min read

Dear Cafepreneur: Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention to Spotify as a Marketing Channel

There are unconventional marketing methods that a budding cafepreneur like you would be wise to explore. Case in point: Spotify.

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Should Your Cafe Have It’s Own Online Community? Yes, and Here’s Why.

Bean & Barley

Oct 25, 20214 min read

Should Your Cafe Have It’s Own Online Community? Yes, and Here’s Why.

60% of businesses across the globe have built their online communities. Like social media, they have changed the way business is done.

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Marketing Your Cafe with Google My Business

Bean & Barley

Oct 18, 20215 min read

Marketing Your Cafe with Google My Business

Google has become a powerful tool in promoting any brand, may they be product or service-oriented in nature. Enter: Google My Business.

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The Busy Cafepreneur’s Hacks for Managing Social Media Content

Bean & Barley

Oct 11, 20218 min read

The Busy Cafepreneur’s Hacks for Managing Social Media Content

In this blog we list some time-saving but certainly efficient hacks in managing your cafe’s social media content.

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How to Use The Power of Tiktok to Market Your Cafe

Bean & Barley

Oct 4, 20215 min read

How to Use The Power of Tiktok to Market Your Cafe

With Tiktok, you can harness the power of effectively promoting your cafe thanks to this hugely popular and influential short-video platform

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Cafepreneurs: Social Media Presence is a Must

Bean & Barley

Sep 27, 20214 min read

Cafepreneurs: Social Media Presence is a Must

We live in a time where presence in social media platforms is a necessary means of putting our brands on the map.

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The 7 Habits of Effective Coffee Grinder Cleaning

Bean & Barley

Sep 20, 20214 min read

The 7 Habits of Effective Coffee Grinder Cleaning

Imagine a scenario where the flavor and aroma of your freshly-brewed coffee is tainted with the smell of rancid oils and old coffee grounds.

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7 Cafe Essentials for Every Aspiring Cafepreneur

Bean & Barley

Sep 13, 20214 min read

7 Cafe Essentials for Every Aspiring Cafepreneur

You’re an aspiring cafepreneur but on a budget. What are the essential items you’ll need to begin?

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Time For A Clean-Up? When and How To Maintain Your Espresso Machine

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Sep 6, 20214 min read

Time For A Clean-Up? When and How To Maintain Your Espresso Machine

How to care for your espresso machine to make sure it’s always in top form.

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29 Questions: How to Train The Best Out of Your Barista

Bean & Barley

Aug 30, 20214 min read

29 Questions: How to Train The Best Out of Your Barista

The list of things you need to train your baristas on is relatively long. But look no further! We summed it up perfectly for you.

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Coffee, Conversation, and Crisis: The Mill

Bean & Barley

May 11, 20202 min read

Coffee, Conversation, and Crisis: The Mill

This is one in a series of interviews we did to get insights from cafe owners affected by the corona virus crisis.

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