Haven't said much about the roastery of late, but very very happy with what we have created. We have been busy though working towards the next step of the plan and developing the business side of things. Learning all about websites and importance of names in relation to search engine optimisation and lots of IT geeky stuff, definitely not my thing but necessary skills to learn. Web site is nearly finished and our trip to MICE next week will complete some of the other stuff in relation to suppliers of bags, labelling and all those consumables used in a Micro Roastery :thumb:. As far as naming the business, using all we have learned about key words, content etc we finally made a decision, designed the logo and did all the other stuff one has to do with registering names etc. Names are always a very subjective topic and plenty of hot debate happened between family and friends, at the end of the day I think it has come out pretty good and will work ok. A big thanks to those that offered constructive feedback and ideas. When we get back from Melbourne it will be time to host a members meet up, so some ideas of when a good time for people would be and an idea of what you would like out of a visit. Some ideas I have had Open weekend to make it easier for people to fit in to their busy lives, rather than set time on set day (or does this take away from the social aspect of meeting other members) Bring your own roasted coffee along and maybe your grinder to run through the Slayer I have some special Geshia ($$$$) saved that I could roast up for people to try through V60 and Kalita Wave (you'd probably hate that idea) Roasting demos on the SilverStreak - Bring some greens along and roast them on the SilverStreak (I can just guide you, Minimum batch size 1kg but 2kg is better) Brisvegas members could do a car pool Put your thinking caps on and lets see what we come up with. Oh and here's the name/logo (no dissing required) Chester
