How to build a beachside coffee business

The best businesses are just a daydream away. These founders made it happen – and you could, too.

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 29 November 2022 It's nearly the end of the year – so it's time to dream up what 2023 could hold for you. The good news is that there are opportunities at every turn. From sharing their childhood favorite fruits to opening up a beachside coffee roaster, here's how five founders changed their lives, plus their tips on how you can do it, too.       01 How to open a beachside coffee business Since launching in 2013 in La Union in the Philippines, El Union Coffee has grown from a coffee shack to a committed supporter of small-scale coffee farmers. Read more Since launching in 2013 in La Union in the Philippines, El Union Coffee has grown from a coffee shack to a committed supporter of small-scale coffee farmers.       02 Celebrating the fruits of their childhood Aline Burgmann and Deena Tan created dried fruit brand Kooky to bring the flavors of their youth to new audiences. Read more Aline Burgmann and Deena Tan created dried fruit brand Kooky to bring the flavors of their youth to new audiences.       03 Bringing size inclusivity to footwear While there's been a movement toward designing clothes for more body types, this largely hasn't extended to shoes. JIIJ is changing that. Read more While there's been a movement toward designing clothes for more body types, this largely hasn't extended to shoes. JIIJ is changing that.       04 Preserving history from the ground up Second Generation Seeds is focused on serving the Asian-American market through a farm for key ingredients. Read more Second Generation Seeds is focused on serving the Asian-American market through a farm for key ingredients.       05 From rugs to riches Discover the new business methods of selling old rugs. King Kennedy sources, repairs and sells vintage rugs from around the world. Read more Discover the new business methods of selling old rugs. King Kennedy sources, repairs and sells vintage rugs from around the world.

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