At first, it may sound like a daunting task, but owning a small business seems to have many perks.
Many of us have dreams beyond our college degrees, mine just happens to be opening a coffee shop.
Looking past the logistics of possibly being a small business owner someday, I believe owning a coffee shop would be a task many of us would love to take on.
So, below are 8 reasons why opening your own espresso shop sounds like a perfect idea:
1. Family
I think one of the best ways to successfully, and happily, open a coffee shop is to get family involved. Allow them to brainstorm with you, look for spaces with you, and help you figure out those daunting logistics.
Also, just the idea of being around family every day sounds pretty good to me.
2. Local Economy
Opening up a coffee shop in small town, or even a small city, would allow your business to be a part of the local economy. You would have small business neighbors and friends, regular customers, and will understand the town even more than before.
Helping out the local economy financially, I think, would be a very rewarding feeling.
3. The People - All Walks of Life
Owning any business will allow you to encounter people from all walks of life.
That's pretty cool, right?
I love learning about other people's background and hearing their unique stories.
Coffee shops are the perfect place for people to open up to you, their friends and family, or their colleagues.
4. Booming Popular Culture
Let's face it, the consumption of coffee has increased because of well-known coffee corporations, aka Starbucks.
Opening up a small coffee shop almost guarantees successful business, if you do everything right, because of this desire to drink coffee.
It's a go-to hot spot for business lunches. It's a perfect place for college students to do homework. It's a perfect date night location. And it's a nice place to hang out with family.
5. You Can Be Your Own Boss - Authority
Want to close on Thanksgiving Day? Okay, that's fine.
Want to hire new workers? That's fine.
Need a day off? Sure, you can do that.
Having that kind of authority over your small business sounds like a lot of fun.
6. Decorating
It's your coffee shop, so decorate it however you please.
You can create a retro space, a cozy space, and rustic space, or a combination of the three.
It would be completely up to you.
7. It's A Really Good Backup Plan
Maybe one day you wake up and think, "I'm just not happy with my current career."
Opening up a small business, particularly a coffee shop, is a great way to get away from your unhappy job,
You would be around people all day, you would be your own boss, and you would potentially be doing something you loved.
8. Simply A Love For Coffee Shops
Over the past couple of years, I've grown to love sitting in a coffee shop with friends or family.
Even more, I love doing work or reading.
I think creating a space like that for other people would be satisfying.
Getting the courage to open your own coffee shop may seem scary at first, but I think it sounds like the perfect reward.
Especially if you're a coffee lover like me.
