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Common mistakes

WRONG FROM THE START!

This morning, I made another very… basic mistake. A shop in Phu Nhuan. A location where, if…

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HOUSE FLOOR PLAN!

After breakfast, I ask my wife for money to buy coffee. Those of us starting businesses are probably used to this kind of thing...

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BOSS OR EMPLOYEE

I used to ask myself that question a lot. Now, other people ask it occasionally. And coincidentally,...

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Analysis

FALL INTO FREEZE

Last week, my team surveyed a site in Go Vap. The team sent back their report, and after reading it…

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Stable sales have never been a sign that we should open more stores.

A few days ago, I met my younger brother and his wife, who opened a coffee shop about eight months ago. The shop is doing well…

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Analysis

“"If you're in the F&B business and don't know how to optimize your workforce, you're doomed."”

I heard this from a clip of some "teacher"... I was sitting eating rice rolls and suddenly felt a lump in my throat...

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Analysis

CROWDED # POTENTIAL

(Series: Secrets of the Roadside Shops) There's a misunderstanding I've noticed many shop owners, including...

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Analysis

EDGE and COMPETITION

Many people, when forecasting revenue, often look at something very obvious: foot traffic...

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Analysis

EASY CHOICE FOR CUSTOMERS

(Series: Secrets of the Roadside Shops) After the previous post, many of you messaged me with a very interesting question…

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Analysis

ENTRY – PARK – EXIT

(Series: Secrets of Roadside Shops) If anyone has ever gone with me to survey the premises in person…

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