tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post111921567903286816..comments2024-01-22T21:37:03.862+13:00Comments on Wanda Harland: The schemer returnsMartha Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119346553463438472005-06-21T21:35:00.000+12:002005-06-21T21:35:00.000+12:00Nothing wrong with a pie cart. I'm simply very ve...Nothing wrong with a pie cart. I'm simply very very uninterested in making pies for a job.<BR/><BR/>Not to mention the opportunity didn't present itself. To be honest, I am quite impulsive and very good at talking myself and those around me into anything - so it could have just as easily been a pie-cart.Martha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119346357210136582005-06-21T21:32:00.001+12:002005-06-21T21:32:00.001+12:00What's wrong with a good old Kiwi Pie Cart?Don't p...What's wrong with a good old Kiwi Pie Cart?<BR/><BR/>Don't people eat pies any more?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558762291594764241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119346336764641772005-06-21T21:32:00.000+12:002005-06-21T21:32:00.000+12:00We weren't really thinking of it as a day to day t...We weren't really thinking of it as a day to day thing - more sporting events, fairs and all that. However, if you can find us a site in town (and I'm happy with Featherston St) - more than happy.<BR/><BR/>At one stage I worked at Flowercorp - which has gone now, but I was thinking what a great spot that would be for a coffee venture. Mind you, I think there are quite a few more good cafes in Martha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119345784943497322005-06-21T21:23:00.000+12:002005-06-21T21:23:00.000+12:00Don't suppose you are going to locate in the CBD, ...Don't suppose you are going to locate in the CBD, nr Featherston Street maybe.....I would walk a long way for primo java but Petone is pushing my lunch hour a bit....but if Lamingtons are involved, hmmmm, maybe I could buy a bike or something.Mr Reasonablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521820024120092784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119337098718226142005-06-21T18:58:00.000+12:002005-06-21T18:58:00.000+12:00Ah ha, we did think of Long Black - with an approp...Ah ha, we did think of Long Black - with an appropriate logo.<BR/><BR/>I feel like you get better value for money with a milky coffee... black is so basic (likewise - cowardly, milk drinking feet running).<BR/><BR/>And Em, the one stop shop has also been discussed. Free soy lattes for the bride and bride.Martha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119332660764505992005-06-21T17:44:00.000+12:002005-06-21T17:44:00.000+12:00Wow, fantastic - definitely a great idea - caffein...Wow, fantastic - definitely a great idea - caffeine is the drug to push in my opinion!<BR/><BR/>So, will you be able to get a civil union with your soy decaf latte?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119329281780492922005-06-21T16:48:00.000+12:002005-06-21T16:48:00.000+12:00PS: the presale idea is bloody brilliant, Mr Reaso...PS: the presale idea is bloody brilliant, Mr Reasonable. Nothing like cash upfront when you're starting a business. Make 10 trip tickets like the bus ones and clip them with a bus ticket clipper. Great branding opportunity also.stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486889878636801969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119329127823979342005-06-21T16:45:00.000+12:002005-06-21T16:45:00.000+12:00"Strong and Black". With an appropriate logo.I've ..."Strong and Black". With an appropriate logo.<BR/><BR/>I've always wondered about the economics of coffee carts. Coffee itself seems cheap enough for a big fat margin, but there must be a lot of other costs... keep us posted.<BR/><BR/>Another vote for Supreme, which I always buy whenever I visit Wellington. I also have a lot of time for Emporio, L'Affare, and Fuel, although I guess you may have stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486889878636801969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119321241602157772005-06-21T14:34:00.000+12:002005-06-21T14:34:00.000+12:00I love the name Porn Star Bucks, and there has bee...I love the name Porn Star Bucks, and there has been much giggling.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your suggestions. Our fave coffee company is Ripe - they're local roasters. We have to see how much they want a fairly up in the air organisationg seelign their product!<BR/><BR/>I have been on the blower to the council this am. Interesting trivia for you all - all the coffee carts in town are on privateMartha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119315471034537412005-06-21T12:57:00.000+12:002005-06-21T12:57:00.000+12:00lamingtons are a brilliant idea for a coffe cart, ...lamingtons are a brilliant idea for a coffe cart, you should match it kitchy-cool so hot right now. Just make sure you park it where people go on their way to work - or uni - uni students drink lot of coffee ( i should know, i am one) if you have any barista questionies that is what I do for monies, but whomever you get coffee from will train you up.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636583988989628352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119262372918161312005-06-20T22:12:00.000+12:002005-06-20T22:12:00.000+12:00How about "Porn Star Bucks"?How about "Porn Star Bucks"?Mr Reasonablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521820024120092784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119261525344991252005-06-20T21:58:00.000+12:002005-06-20T21:58:00.000+12:00Whoa! That's so cool. Are you talking with Havana ...Whoa! That's so cool. Are you talking with Havana coffee? They're the best. No question. They, or whatever lesser supplier you go with, should be able to help with a lot of logistical info.<BR/><BR/>You'll need health certification thingeys from whichever council in whose patch you end up plus some sort of street seller's licence, unless you can find someone with a spare bit of land on which to Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192508192861520882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119260544068731802005-06-20T21:42:00.000+12:002005-06-20T21:42:00.000+12:00Hey thanks you all. Not sure where we'll be parke...Hey thanks you all. Not sure where we'll be parked at this stage - but I'm happy to sell pre-sell tickets at this stage and you can hope we locate ourselves centrally... Not really. However, a loyalty card system will be in place.<BR/><BR/>Today I have spoken to one coffee supplier and one accountant (thanks Brena). Glen and I are still trying to come up with a company name. If it has taken Martha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119259146169745952005-06-20T21:19:00.000+12:002005-06-20T21:19:00.000+12:00Indeed we will! I am a sad addict in that I will ...Indeed we will! I am a sad addict in that I will walk past several cafes to get to the best cup, even in the rain....<BR/><BR/>How about a coffee club where you pre-sell 10,20,30+ cups in advance at a discount.....Mr Reasonablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521820024120092784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119255703653769732005-06-20T20:21:00.000+12:002005-06-20T20:21:00.000+12:00Mr Reasonable and I will be queuing up (subject to...Mr Reasonable and I will be queuing up (subject to location, of course)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090875099114306657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119243205504160672005-06-20T16:53:00.000+12:002005-06-20T16:53:00.000+12:00Good work! That is exciting. I look forward to h...Good work! That is exciting. I look forward to hearing more.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735391370180343045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119219780600832152005-06-20T10:23:00.000+12:002005-06-20T10:23:00.000+12:00Just sent you an email...Just sent you an email...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119219110310758792005-06-20T10:11:00.000+12:002005-06-20T10:11:00.000+12:00Only about a million questions! Can you recommend...Only about a million questions! Can you recommend someone down here? Or would you like to be our accountant from there? we're very keen to do all the tricky LLQC stuff. My last business we didn't even make pay for the car, home office, nothing - so we need to do this one right!Martha Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957983119339597847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11519269.post-1119218840444242372005-06-20T10:07:00.000+12:002005-06-20T10:07:00.000+12:00Holy moly talk about jumpimg in the deep end - WEL...Holy moly talk about jumpimg in the deep end - WELL DONE! We've an accounting business so if you have any questions just sing out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com