Hacks for working from a Coffeehouse

My previous post was about how and where we get ideas for innovation. This post seems like a natural progression to it. Having run a startup from coffeehouse (Cafe Coffee Day and Costa Coffee), here are few tips, I’ve learnt along the way..

  • Find a coffeehouse that is spacious
  • The coffeehouse should be close to place of prospective client(s) / home
  • Choose a corner place.. It will provide for some privacy 
  • Always place your order (Coffee or Food) early
  • Tip the waiter/barista 
  • Check the place you sit for phone signals and wireless (internet) strength
  • See that the place you choose is in line of sight from the counter
  • Be pleasant with the staff and also with people who occupy tables close to where you sit
  • Check out if the cafe has a loyalty program and get a loyalty card
  • Carry good quality headphones with mic (the ones that cancel the background noise)

Know of any other hacks that a startup should consider when working from coffeehouse, do let me know

Cheers!


Santosh

image: Rooster Coffee House

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