What to Consider When Selecting Your Business Coffee Service

Sep 21
15:42

2012

Bob B. Hamilton

Bob B. Hamilton

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Selecting the best business coffee service provider will translate to full enjoyment of the benefits that come from it. Read on how you can truly make this possible.

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Selecting the best business coffee service provider will translate to full enjoyment of the benefits that come from it. Otherwise,What to Consider When Selecting Your Business Coffee Service Articles you may well end up with a coffee service provider that delivers inferior coffee or delivers the desired coffee late or delivers less than the expected quality/quantity of coffee agreed on, among other issues.

First, determine your staff's coffee needs by conducting an informal survey. Three pieces of information are necessary:

• Who will drink coffee and what types of coffee do they want?
• What is your budget for the coffee services?
• How would you prefer to dispense coffee in your workplace?

You will then be able to make decisions regarding the quantity and quality of coffee to be delivered to your place of business. Keep in mind that you will be paying for the coffee service so look at your budget before making a final decision.

For example, you can order a minimum of a hundred cups of coffee to be delivered to the office on a daily basis for your staff of 50 employees who drink two cups of coffee a day. These should include equal amounts of French Roast and Breakfast Blend to suit all tastes.

Second, consider cost-efficiency when budgeting for a business coffee service. You want to save on the cost of hiring the service while still providing good quality coffee for your staff. Keep in mind that a steady supply of coffee has been proven to increase employee productivity and boost morale while reducing wasted time, effort and money, businesswise.

For example, you may want to consider K-cups instead of freshly-brewed coffee because the former has more flavors to choose from than the latter. It may also be that you will choose a vending machine over a coffeemaker to keep costs down while still providing your employees with a handy supply of coffee. You may also opt for a combination brewer vending machine and dispenser.

Third, consider the after-sales services. You want the business coffee service provider to provide for satisfactory customer services in case of refills, repairs and other issues concerning the system.

If you are having difficulty choosing between two coffee service providers, you may want to take advantage of their free trial periods. Not only will you be able to enjoy a free supply of coffee but you will also be able to test their services in the real world.