Tips, guides, and insights for F&B businesses in Indonesia
Your first hire decides whether your cafe survives rush hour. The full process: writing the job post, screening, interview questions that matter, a paid trial shift, and the paperwork.
Read moreMost small cafe owners pay staff "good enough" wages without a real structure — until THR or BPJS arrives and everything becomes a problem. Here's how to calculate pay properly, from base salary to take-home pay.
Read moreCafe owners in Indonesia often discover their tax obligations only after a letter arrives from the local government. This guide breaks down PBJT (the regional restaurant tax), service charge, the 0.5% UMKM final tax, PPh 21, and why clean sales records make it all manageable.
Read moreMany cafe owners know their selling price but not their cost per serving. That gap means you're guessing at margins. Here's how to calculate it — simply and practically.
Read moreA 50-box office order can be your best sales day this month — or the thing that stops your normal service dead. Here's a full guide to handling catering orders safely.
Read moreMost cafe owners only look at their finances when the bank balance runs low. Here's a 30-minute monthly checklist that catches problems before they become crises.
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Knowing your food cost is important. But between that number and the price on your menu, there are several steps most cafe owners skip. Here's the complete guide to setting menu prices.
Read moreA great barista isn't the most talented — they're the most consistent. Here's how to build a training program from scratch so every cup tastes the same.
Read moreFood cost is the most important number most cafe owners never calculate. A step-by-step guide to food cost per menu item and per month — with real numbers.
Read moreCafe marketing doesn't have to be expensive or complicated — but it has to be consistent. Here's how to build a simple calendar so you stop posting only "when you remember."
Read moreYou don't have to be better than everyone at everything — you have to be different in ways your customers care about. Here's how to research competitors for a small cafe.
Read moreOpening a cafe isn't just about coffee and interiors — there's a stack of permits and licenses that need to be sorted. Here's what you need and how to handle it.
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