Hi all, I see we have a few new people. Huzzah! I invite all of you, new and old alike, to look through the message archive and post your thoughts on what's...
Well, the 12 & Woodward location does seem to hold some promise. It would, however be irresponsible of me not to play some Devil's advocate. I mean, the market...
All of these are very good points, and well worthy of more research. I appreciate the input that all of you are offering. Rob, I'd like an opportunity to sit...
Related to the whole heating thing: I know of a certain cafe in Sterling Heights whose ownership changed in the fall; by the time winter was over, the place...
I was just looking around and saw this http://www.indiecafealliance.com. The page is flash based, which is kind of dumb, but it seems like a cool idea. ...
M Squared has a point. If the store opens at the wrong time, it could be costly. I have to believe that there will be seasonal cycles involved here. I am sure...
I note that this is why a lot of the places that do coffee drinks also do sodas, ice creams, and the like. I'll also note (and the Europeans have figured this...
Adam or whoever couldn't get the page to come up there is a dot after the com....when you copy and paste the address int your address bar leave out the dot...
Mark, Good eye for detail. I hereby remove your computer illiterate status, take it upon myself for today and Good Rob until further notice, and bestow upon...
On the other hand, it is winter when they are looking for a place inside to go. The biggest question is, what can your business plan handle? Can it handle the...
Since there are two messages that I wanted to respond to in this one email, I'll address both of them right here. Jeff, I agree with you. Winter is a time when...
Okay 1: Opening a new store 1a - In my humble opinion, the best time to open a new store is in the FALL. If it's a highly urban area with schools nearby, and...
Hey All, Well, it's been a busy few weeks for Jaime and I, but we never lost sight of the golden ring. Here's what's new: The 12 & Woodward site has lost its...
<I found this in the "fluff" text of a porn-spam email. That alone makes it worth passing along. -AJM> A brief history of coffee for the interested party: ...
Hi Meredith, Greetings, salutations, and Welcome! Darn glad ya found us. I hope you have already looked through the message archives, but if not, do so now....
has there been any serious thinking about putting a coffee shop in downtown eastern market? I was just speaking with a property owner here who has been trying...
Good looking out. I appreciate the input, and will be looking into that area. Do you happen to have any contact information for the man you were speaking with?...
Hello all, Most who know us know about my newest health issuse., but all is well right now and I am going home today. I really beleilve we need to get everyone...
I hope this doesnt become too off topic, but as were all coffee lovers and entrepreneurs of a kind, it seemed appropriate. I was recently introduced to a...
<Note from MOD: This may be a personal message directed to Jaime, but I've approved it as it includes mention of a meeting. -AJM> hey babe, sorry i never...
Hello All! I know this is late notice, but there will be a New Years Eve Party at the Hamtramck Slack Palace (AKA our house) this Saturday. Our housemate M...
All right Adam you finally are getting a reply of sorts from moi, the Trixies host guy. Although the declining of being at your probably way over the top new...
Hi All! Wow! Nobody's posted anything in years! I have enough news to fill a Sunday edition! I've been drinking coffee by the bucket! Wow! This is getting...
There already exists caffiene in suppository form. Not only that, at Penguicon we hand out caffienated soap. I'm glad you had a good time at ConVocation, but...
Worked on ConVocation for 6 years, attended for 7. Attended an organization room party the 8th year. Don't recall the coffee. While i'm thinking about it. What...
Hi All! I just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that we have internet access at the house (finally!) so postings should be more frequent and of...
Salutations all! We are desperately in need of a "go to" guy/gal or two. I need someone to do some onsite walk-throughs with me to keep me from impulse...
Salutations all! We are desperately in need of a "go to" guy/gal or two. I need someone to do some onsite walk-throughs with me to keep me from impulse...
My Dearest Friends, This was posted on a forum I belong to. I think it needs to be shared here. Please read it from begining to end before you pass judgement...
Hey all, I've lost track of who has my new phone number and who doesn't. So, here it is: (for some of you again) (248) 230 - 6498 Please do NOT text me, as I...