Tathastu Buddy
A young entrepreneur and an artist- @namrata__chandrakar , is an artist by profession. Her profession in art always inspired her in so many ways, one of which was to start a small venture to promote the traditional food & culture. Ms. Namrata currently operates with 2 ventures @bullockartcafe & @browngirlcamstories .
Here are a few tips from Ms. Namrata on how to start a venture of cafe like her:
1. Research about the business: Opening a cafe takes involves a big investment of both time and money. It’s essential that you spend your time first understanding the structure. And the fun part would be- to visit several alike cafes to get an idea of what it’s gonna be like. Knowing your customers, creating a menu, price points- everything really!
2. Define your vision: No doubt you have big plans and already have a mental image of your café up and running. Having your vision clearly defined will help you be consistent when it comes to choosing a name, deciding on the decor, planning the food, choosing the coffee, picking the cups and defining the way you’ll interact with customers.
3. Create a detailed business plan: It’s tempting to skip the business plan. “It’s too much work” “Who’s going to read it”…are the thoughts that come to mind. The process of writing a plan helps you to really understand your local market and get a grip on the numbers you need to make the business successful. There’s a lot to think about, but taking time to plan for each of these aspects of your business will help set you up for success.
4. Choose a location: Location is critical to the overall success of your business. Before you make a decision, spend some time in the areas you’re considering. Pay close attention to how many people are on foot, and how much parking is available. Remember you’re going to be spending a lot of time in your café, so pick a suburb you enjoy spending time in!
