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Opening a small, cozy, "cute" neighborhood cafe may be the most common dream of the prospective small business owner, but "cute" doesn't pay the bills.<ref name="rf1">http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2012/12/20/whats-the-secret-to-a-successful-coffee-shop/</ref><ref name="rf2">http://www.slate.com/articles/life/a_fine_whine/2005/12/bitter_brew.html</ref> Cafes run on tight profit margins, require a significant initial investment, and demand long hours and many headaches of their owner-operators. Before abandoning all hope, however, do your homework regarding the steps required to start a cafe. With the right planning beforehand, your cafe will stand a fighting chance of success, and of becoming the small business of your dreams. | Opening a small, cozy, "cute" neighborhood cafe may be the most common dream of the prospective small business owner, but "cute" doesn't pay the bills.<ref name="rf1">http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2012/12/20/whats-the-secret-to-a-successful-coffee-shop/</ref><ref name="rf2">http://www.slate.com/articles/life/a_fine_whine/2005/12/bitter_brew.html</ref> Cafes run on tight profit margins, require a significant initial investment, and demand long hours and many headaches of their owner-operators. Before abandoning all hope, however, do your homework regarding the steps required to start a cafe. With the right planning beforehand, your cafe will stand a fighting chance of success, and of becoming the small business of your dreams. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
