Tips and Guides

Starting a café? Discover the essential equipment needed for a thriving café, from espresso machines to POS systems. Learn how to prioritise your investments and source affordable options.

From lease conditions and financial health to staffing and competition, CoGoGo’s guide helps you cover all bases before you shell out on your dream café business.

Leases, licenses, location, labour costs, legalities… Ensure you’ve got all bases covered with CoGoGo’s essential checklist for buying your first café. 

If you’re thinking of starting your own cafe business, you’ll need a cafe business plan in place. Your business plan will be a roadmap for your entrepreneurial adventure, guiding you to success. 

Learn how to increase your café sales through Google reviews, smart pricing, décor upgrades, social media marketing, remote worker appeal, trend adoption, and innovation.

Learn how to increase your café sales through Google reviews, smart pricing, décor upgrades, social media marketing, remote worker appeal, trend adoption, and innovation.

CoGoGo presents their 4 top tips for hiring the right candidates in this notoriously difficult-to-recruit-for sector.

This guide sets out and explains the three main approaches to valuing a café business.

Competition in the e-commerce world is fierce. In this blog, CoGoGo offers 4 tips for finding your e-commerce niche.

Buying a business offers a head start, but infusing your own creative energy is key to making it truly yours.

From understanding the businesses key selling points, through to uncovering risks and hidden liabilities that could derail the deal or impact future profitability.

Want to reach new audiences and grow brand awareness? Check out our handy guide to setting up and managing your Facebook Business Page!

Looking at CoGoGo’s range of for-sale gift shops? Here are five key considerations to bear in mind before putting an offer in.

Everyone wants to improve their business’ bottom line, don’t they? To help, we’ve put together this quick guide which help business owners keep more of their hard-earned profits.

Feeling the pinch from the cost-of-living crisis? You're not alone and we’re here to help.

Thinking about selling your business? We've got your back! Here's a quick guide with 10 steps to help you confidently sell your business.

Selling your small business on your own can be a significant undertaking. It's not just about finding a buyer.

If you're thinking about buying a business, it's a significant move. But don't worry, we've put together an easy-to-follow step by step guide to help you through the process.

In today's world, running an eco-friendly small business is not only a responsible choice but also a smart one. Customers are increasingly looking for sustainable and eco-friendly options. Here’s our CoGoGo guide to help you make simple yet impactful changes to create an eco-friendlier small business.

In today's digital age, the power of social media for small businesses cannot be overstated. It's a cost-effective and powerful way to connect with your audience, build brand awareness, and drive sales. If you're new to the world of social media marketing, fear not; this guide is here to help you harness the potential of these platforms to grow your small business.