New ideas for cyber cafes

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Being connected to the Internet is more than a luxury- most people need access to wireless data for efficiency in business, keeping track of email and appointments, managing bank accounts and bill paying, as well as keeping in touch with family, friends and professional contacts. As we hurry from one location to another and travel on business, the need for wireless cyber café-s continues. Cyber café-s have merged wireless Internet with a place to grab a quick drink and a bite to eat: a multi-tasking bonus for busy people on the go.

1. The Basics

   • To have a cyber café- that maximizes patronage and functionality, install power sockets throughout the space. Most Internet users prefer to use electric power rather than wasting battery life. Often, cyber café-s are lacking adequate sockets.

     While a table is not required for every wireless patron, enough seating is. Many café-s lack seats for all the people who would like to patronize the café-.

     Free Wi-Fi is almost required, as many fast-food outlets now offer it, making competition keen for a new cyber café- owner.

   Coffee

   • The owner also needs to make money from the customers sitting at her tables and using the no-cost Wi-Fi. Offering coffee and other beverages is a must, but to compete with other café-s, you need a twist. Consider roasting and grinding coffee beans for a truly gourmet experience. Patrons can't ignore the enticing aromas of a fresh brew, and coffee is still the cyber drink of choice. Add a selection of fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies for a caffeine alternative.

   Cocktail Crowd

   • If local ordinances allow, serve wine and beer starting with the cocktail hour. Savvy singles will love the idea of a glass of pinot noir while they review end-of-the-day business and cast a stray eye over the other patrons. Convivial customers will soon snap shut their laptops as new friendships are made and dates are arranged.

     Extend the theme by offering delicious little plates of tapas from around the world. The cost-to-profit ratio is excellent, and this type of fare is easy to prepare ahead of time, heating and serving as required, some even come straight from the refrigerator.

     To make the transformation complete, install lighting that enhances the wine-bar feel and makes the space hip and edgy: café- by day and lounge at night.

   Wi-Fi and Pie

   • A full-service restaurant doesn't fit well with a cyber café-, as customers want to work and have a fast beverage and something uncomplicated to eat: the fewer utensils the better. Instead of the usual muffins and scones, consider teaming up with a pastry chef who specializes. Pies come in a variety of savory and sweet versions. And "hand pies" like calzones and English meat pasties lend themselves to the cyber experience. Pies worthy of a standalone shop will be sought out by Wi-Fi patrons and knock out the competition.

Source: www.ehow.com

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