
Cost of Workshop includes Continental breakfast + lunch courtesy of ABC's.
This business and barista training workshop covers one full day of business training and four days in the espresso lab.
Business subjects include: A Brief History of the Specialty Coffee Industry, Concept Development, Business Planning, Business Plans, Acquiring Financing, Finding a Location, Negotiating a Lease, Coffee Bar Design, Cafe Ambiance, Selecting Equipment, Menu/Products/Recipes/Prices, Interviewing and Hiring Employees, Employee Training, Operational Systems and Controls, Financial Projections, Marketing Your Business, and Dealing with Employees.
Espresso Lab practicum subjects include: Grinding, Tamping and Extracting Espresso, Pulling the Perfect Shot of Espresso, Grinder and Machine Basics, Steaming and Foaming Milk for Lattes and Cappuccinos, Hot and Cold Drink Recipe Basics, Smoothie and GranitaOverview, Panini Preparation, Machine Maintenance, Coffee History, Customer Service, Principles of Latte Art, The Latte Art pours, The Simple Heart, The Rosetta, The Apple, The Autumn Leaf and The Little Flower, Grinding, Tamping and Extracting Espresso and Milk Texturing.
Cost of Workshop includes Continental breakfast + lunch courtesy of ABC's.
The cost of ABC’s five-day workshop includes a copy of Effective and Essential Marketing for the Specialty Coffee Retailer, Espresso 101, the industry standard DVD for training baristas, and the 2-DVD set World Barista Championship 2007 (a $230 value). In addition, all business and barista training students will receive one hour of free consulting (a $150 value), to be used at any time after the completion of their ABC’s course. Students also receive over $100 in free samples and give aways.
All ABC's attendees receive special discounts on Bellissimo educational books and DVDs and discounts on lodging at Portland's finest hotels.
In addition, attendees receive a 10% discount on Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup Consulting Services.
Day 1