English 101: Pre-writing

Organizing:

Finding a Focus:
Outline:

Finding a Focus:
The main topic of focus for my paper is my future goals to own a coffee shop.

Thesis and plan of development:
Owning a coffee shop requires knowledge of managing a business, selling quality products, and having a great atmosphere.


Outline:
I. Intro
-Thesis Statement/plan of development
II. Knowledge of Managing a Business
-Study Hospitatlity Management major
-Get Experience (internship & hands-on environment)
-Start Small (website, coffee cart, drive thru, etc)
-Make profit to grow bigger (into coffee shop)
-Save money
-Borrow mone/get investors
III. Selling quality products- knowledge in coffee and food
-Take classes in nutrition
-Selling free-trade products
-Get training in areas for coffee
-Learn how to brew fresh coffee
IV. Having a great atmosphere
-Live music/supporting community
-Location (kids in school/college, in city or town, local)
-A place to satisfy customers needs (study, meeting place, socialize, etc)
-Great service (fast, quality products)
V. Conclusion
-Owning a business can/will be tough (in this economy)
-With the right tools (managing,products, & atmosphere) businesses can/will be sucessful


Topic Sentences for Each Paragraph:

Intro
ManyAmericans today pursue the dream of  owning a business. A business is a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce, manufacturing, or a service; profit-seeking enterprise or concern. 
Thesis: Owning a coffee shop requires knowledge of managing a business, selling nutritional products, and making a profit.

II.
Associate-level degrees in business can provide you with a logical starting point for further studies in tourism and hospitality. A more specialized program, such as an Associate of Science in Hospitality Management, can prepare you for a travel career through industry tailored coursework and internships with airlines, resorts, and travel agencies (http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/business/hospitality-management-major.htm)

III.
The foodservice and hospitality industries are big business in Connecticut and beyond. Whether you want to pursue a career as a chef or restaurant manager, completing a culinary arts certificate program at a community college can set you apart from the competition. Several community colleges in Connecticut offer culinary arts classes and programs.
(http://www.ehow.com/list_6364437_community-colleges-culinary-arts-connecticut.html)

IV.
You start by becoming a student of the coffee business. Attend tradeshows and subscribe to industry periodicals. Buy books about opening a specialty coffee business, including Bean Business Basics, Bellissimo's 740-page start-up/operational manual and the most comprehensive book available on the subject. Some choose to start their coffee business education by attending Bellissimo's American Barista& Coffee School, the first and only professional school in the U.S. devoted to coffee business education and hands-on barista training.
The next step is to hire an experienced consulting company like Bellissimo to help you develop your concept and advise you during the start-up phase.

*(http://espresso101.com/coffee_faq.html)

V.
Given all the competition, is opening a specialty coffee business still viable?

Yes. The demand for specialty coffee is growing every day. Even in the mature coffee markets of Portland, Seattle and San Francisco, opportunity still exists for new coffee businesses. In other parts of the country, there is vast opportunity. Italy, with a population of 60 million, has over 200,000 coffee bars. In comparison, the U.S. has approximately 15,000 coffee bars with a population of 290 million. Do the math!

*(http://espresso101.com/coffee_faq.html)