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I am interested in starting a jazz-coffeeshop faith base. I need some input and ideas how to get this off the ground. I am great with people and peolple are my passion and having a good time as well in a comfortable, no smoking , no drinking atmosphere. Finger Foods would be served
 I want it to be a place you can bring family and friends and I want the enviroment to have  home type feeling
Any suggestions how to get this started or how I could find investors?   .
 

Christian Coffee Shop. Not to my taste, but not a bad idea. Why not ask your church to invest or church members? For equity. Though many cooks tends to spoil the...

I though of that but my church has small amount of members at this time so they would not be able to help . The church is still getting establish.

 

 

Does your church have a building? Theres nothing that says you need to have an established business location at first. You could use the church and offer them a share of the profits. They might use that instead of rent. Also many churches have kitchens, so theres a great place to cook your finger foods.

Well if your church doesnt have a building then look at some of the organizations in town. Also depending on the type and environment. Such as daytime activities when there isnt a band playing. You might look into grants.

Or possibly look to another church. The denomination should not matter I would think because as a place of business you would want to solicit to all faiths. It could also be some members of the church who may be interested in helping you. where is your venture located? Are there enough people who would prefer your place to a Starbucks?

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Start with family, friends, and go back to church members.  Make a business plan.  This will not only help you finalize if it is really feasible or not, but if you need financing, they will take you more seriously than someone who walks in the door empty handed.  This will also force you to look at your competition and create a possible budget.  This can be quite a process, but is extremely valuable!

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I am located in Goodyear, Az. I would like for this venture to be on the west side of town . The church that I attend is young and just getting started . They meet in a school  and  at this time their are no members that are able to invest. I am working on a business plan at this time so that I can get some investors.I would this to be in a house type setting so it could be family oriented and open to all faiths.   

 

Some of the churches have started hosting events with bands once a month  in there cafeteria or youth building . My church meets in a school . There are no places like the venture I am thinking off. I want this to be where people of all faiths can come and meet and talk to people and listen to music and dance with out cig. smoke and liquor . ed

I would like to have weddings, different Christian events, meeting and etcI would like to find a house that I could open this type of business  in . I have no acknoweldge of grants for this venture .         

Delly,

Check out this site

http://www.the-lyonsden.com/

They are my favorite local Coffee shop...and they host a church on Sundays!  The church isn`t in a school they meet in the coffee shop.  I am sure the owners would love to chat.

Peace

Joseph