Anyone successful without extensive training programs?
Hello, I'm new to the site. I have 5 yrs hands-on barista/shift lead experience.
I have been researching and working on a business plan to open a retail shop for a couple years now.
I have seen many websites that offer business and barista training.
I plan on finding grants and loans to fund my start-up costs and I see that many of the classes offered are cost several thousand dollars. However, I would not be able to afford that before obtaining funding and cannot obtaining funding before finishing my business plan. I also noticed that most of the classes offer information on the steps leading up to the business plan, so I find myself in a catch. I can't get the classes without the grant and can't get the grant without the plan.
As I said earlier, I have been doing my own research but I am just wondering from you that are experienced, how long will that be sufficient before I need to start pouring money into training.
Thanks!
I have been researching and working on a business plan to open a retail shop for a couple years now.
I have seen many websites that offer business and barista training.
I plan on finding grants and loans to fund my start-up costs and I see that many of the classes offered are cost several thousand dollars. However, I would not be able to afford that before obtaining funding and cannot obtaining funding before finishing my business plan. I also noticed that most of the classes offer information on the steps leading up to the business plan, so I find myself in a catch. I can't get the classes without the grant and can't get the grant without the plan.
As I said earlier, I have been doing my own research but I am just wondering from you that are experienced, how long will that be sufficient before I need to start pouring money into training.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Brady on
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Sounds like a great experience. The side-by-side equipment test-drive would certainly be hard to get elsewhere.
Best of luck with your startups, all.
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Permalink Reply by Bloke on
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Hi Tisi,
First step is to sit down and write a business plan. I would suggest getting a book on "How to write a business plan in 24 hours". The book won't teach you how to write a plan in 24 hours but it will address the most important step in writing one. Next you should find the http://sba.gov/ . They are excellent and helped when I was opening my shop. They will look at your plan and address your opportunities and meet with you until the BP is solid. Since you are also searching for assistance in funding they can lead you in the right direction. They also have connections with lenders for small business.
As far as training if you have 5 years of exp. it should be enough. There are members on this site that advertise that they're "business consultants" with less then 5 years experience. The level of your technique delivered is also a question of what is your mission statement. You really need to look at the quality you will be serving.
From my point your exp. looks good if you've been working with manual machines, leading people to follow your path and handle cash on a daily basis. Most business go out of business because they have no plans or are poorly planned out. If you care and are passionate you'll teach yourself about technique.
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