Sarah SmyApr 272 minIt’s ‘Stop Food Waste Day’!April 27 is Stop Food Waste Day, a world-wide call to action to save food from the bin! To mark this day, here’s some tips and tricks for...
Sarah SmyMar 242 minThe ultimate guide to coffeeAt Sarah’s Coffee Shop, we love coffee (obviously!) and we have a wide range of coffees on our menu to choose from. But do you know what...
Sarah SmyMar 82 minIt's 'International Women's Day'!This International Women’s Day I’m celebrating my achievements with Sarah’s Coffee Shop. International Women's Day is celebrated across...
Sarah SmyJan 172 minBrew Monday: the power of a cuppa and a chat As an independent business engaged with the local community, we know how beneficial a brew and a chat can be. So this Brew Monday, at...
Sarah SmyDec 10, 20212 minThe benefits of supporting small businessesAs a small business ourselves, at Sarah’s Coffee Shop, we like to encourage consumers to shop local and support other small businesses...
Sarah SmyNov 15, 20212 minIt’s 'Self Care Week'It’s Self Care Week - the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on helping people to look after their own health. At Sarah’s Coffee...
Sarah SmySep 8, 20212 minSarah’s Coffee Shop turns one!Sarah’s Coffee Shop made its first appearance at Severalls Business Park in Colchester back in September 2020. One year on and we are...
Sarah SmySep 7, 20212 minWe’re expanding!I am so excited to announce that we are expanding Sarah’s Coffee Shop to Capel St Mary, my hometown! Since I opened Sarah’s Coffee Shop...
Sarah SmyJul 23, 20212 minMeet our new Barista: AliceOffices are reopening and Sarah’s Coffee Shop has never been busier! I’m therefore thrilled to announce that I have hired another pair of...
Sarah SmyJun 16, 20212 minIt’s ‘World Refill Day’!It’s World Refill Day today – where people are encouraged to ditch throwaway cups and bring in their own reusable cups to fill up with...
Sarah SmyMay 10, 20212 minIt’s ‘Local Business Week’Local businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. This week is ‘Local Business Week’; a chance to celebrate local businesses and...
Sarah SmyApr 21, 20212 minIt’s ‘National Tea Day’Tea is the nation’s most loved beverage, so it is only fitting that each year on April 21, Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday, we also...
Sarah SmyMar 19, 20212 minSix months in business and almost 8,000 coffees later!It has been six months since I opened Sarah’s Coffee Shop and it has been terrific! In that time, a whopping 6,515 customers have walked...
Sarah SmyFeb 17, 20212 minIt’s ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’Playing our part in spreading kindness It’s Random Acts of Kindness Day - where we are all encouraged to spread kindness - and after the...
Sarah SmyJan 14, 20212 minHave you downloaded our loyalty app?I am so excited to be able to offer my customers a loyalty scheme! As a new business, starting off in turbulent times, it is lovely to...
Sarah SmyDec 16, 20203 minI support local suppliers. Here’s why.At Sarah’s Coffee Shop, supporting local suppliers is at the heart of my business. As a new business starting off in unprecedented times,...
Sarah SmyNov 16, 20202 minTwo months in business... 2,422 visitors laterWow – what a great two months it has been at Sarah’s Coffee Shop! In just two months, an overwhelming 2,422 visitors have walked through...
Sarah SmyOct 19, 20202 minColchester MP visits his 'new local' coffee shopThe town’s MP Will Quince popped in for a cup of coffee this month – describing the shop on social media as his ‘new local’. It was...
Sarah SmyOct 4, 20202 minIt's 'No Disposable Cup Day'!Playing our part in reducing disposable cup waste It’s No Disposable Cup Day today – where coffee-lovers are asked to ditch their...
Sarah SmyAug 8, 20202 minOne week in business...218 coffees laterI did it! I have made it through my first week in business as Sarah’s Coffee Shop and it has been fantastic! In just one week I have sold...