Pacific Perks Coffee Featured on Fox 12 Oregon
Watch our recent interview with KPTV Fox 12 Oregon about how we at Pacific Perks Coffee have adapted our business for COVID-19.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Holy Cow… What is Happening? If you would have told me that in 2020 we would all be sent home, wearing masks everywhere and that every event, concert, and travel plan (and the list goes on), would be canceled, I would have called you a liar. But here we are! Not only has it had…
5 Steps to Start Planning an Event
Whether planning for a gathering of friends, an office party, company open house or even a wedding, many of the same rules apply. It is good to remember to do what you love and outsource what you don’t enjoy! For me, I love the details and making the event customized and special. I don’t enjoy…
Have you ever been in the Arena?
If you know of Brene’ Brown, you know what the title is referring to. If you haven’t heard of her, check out her Ted Talk that affected so many people and brought the topic of shame and vulnerability to the forefront. Along with her 20 years of experience, she is insightful, real and you feel…
A Business Owner’s Greatest Asset
One thing I was taught when we launched Pacific Perks Coffee, LLC, was that our employees are our biggest asset and therefore, take care of them. As a business owner starting out, taking care of your employees monetarily can seem a little scary because you want to keep the lights on, right? But making the…
Season of Gratitude
It is a beautiful Fall Sunday and I am enjoying the couch, the blanket on my legs and my puppy that lies in the crease of my legs. I took a minute to pick up the latest issue of “O” magazine (November 2018 Volume 19, Number 11). It is always such a treat to…
They say if you’re not growing, you’re dying…
Adding a new offering to your list of services can capture new clients and increase your business. But when is a good time to add a new service? As a business owner myself, I can feel when the market/client is asking for it or my heart is wanting a new challenge. At Pacific Perks Coffee,…
Small Business: I Don’t Know What I Don’t Know
You start in business because you have a passion for something, whether it is beautiful landscaping, making pies, coffee or whatever it may be. That entrepreneur is moved to go into business because of their passion. But what happens when you get into the business and you realize there is so much “stuff” to do…
Caregiving
National Nursing Home Week is coming up May 8-14 and I wanted to speak a little bit about caregiving, as it is close to my heart. My husband was diagnosed with MS at the age of 28. We had just been married for 2 years. Thus began my journey as a caregiver … and a…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go …
Owning a mobile café does have its challenges, but they are so easily overshadowed by the daily benefits we are fortunate enough to take advantage of. We relish in the fact that we get to drive new routes every day, experience new areas, cruise down new windy roads, and learn about industries we had no…