Customer loyalty. An idea that might make or break any business. Creating customer loyalty is not just a luxury but vital in creating a successful business. Brand loyalty could improve sales and customer traffic in a restaurant because, according to statistics from the Customer Insight Group, a little over half of a business’ customers would consider coming back more often if they have loyalty benefits. It takes more money to bring in a new customer than to keep a customer co

Don’t let Mondays scare you. It is just the day after Sunday and if you are an entrepreneur it may feel like Friday. Put on you lucky shirt and cook breakfast. Slip on those sparkly shoes. You know, the ones that says “hey everyone I have arrived”. Get your to-do list out and put a smile on your face because its about to get real. Make Mondays like you make Januarys , the beginning to something new. Learn to create an atmosphere that tears down the stereotypes of Mondays. Ca

Being the daughter of a Hip Hop icon, Angela Simmons is no stranger to hard work and reality tv.  She has started another project that premieres tonight called GROWING UP HIP HOP.  She has invited Romeo Miller, Damon Dash, Egypt Criss, Kristina DeBarge, and TJ Mizell to help showcase their independent lives outside of just being the children of musical legends. (Show Description) Growing Up Hip Hop follows the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside

Are you in search for that spectacular gift for your young little princess? Well look no further.  *TuTu Cute* specializes in creating customized tutus, headbands, bows, & diaper cakes! To place an order shoot them an email at oh.so.tutu.cute@gmail.com The owner and founder Monica Mcgee is responsible for the intricate designs as well as the stitch work.  Currently residing in the Midwest, the company can take orders from anywhere. We believe they will be nationally known in

Today decide to break out of your normal cycle of “New Year’s” celebration.  Yes, I’m sure at this time every year, everyone says to themselves… “What can I do differently?”  The real question is in your case do you have to.  Every year does not require change.  However, when it comes to celebrating, what haven’t you done.  Try something new. Email us, tag us in a pic, or hashtag #coffeamagbtc and share with us what you need for your NEW YEAR celebration.  Thanks for sharing

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “I am my sisters’ keeper”?  A bond between two sisters is stronger than one can imagine.  Your experiences that you may have shared growing up tend to carry on into adulthood. In business, one must keep this phrase in mind.  Many women give accounts where they fight harder for higher positions than men.  Is this true?  Maybe not in every case but there is a bit of truth there.  Some jobs in the past have been male driven for so lo

Apple has made everything from phones and music players all the way to watches and iPads. But they announced some new updates to existing gadgets and the release of some new ones during a press conference at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium last Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and what’s to come. iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus “While they may look familiar, we have changed everything about these new iPhones,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. The phones are

STEP ONE: First and foremost one must acknowledge that the task at hand can not be done alone. Once this fact is accepted, you can move forward without hesitation. Team: A team comprises a group of people linked in a common purpose. Each team member should be selected based on their skill and passion for the desired goal. For example, you are seeking a team member who is excellent at sales. However, they enjoy music more than fashion and you need them to sale custom bracelets

Ice cream and hot sauce. A combination that one wouldn’t normally pair together. But at Frozen Rainbow this is a commonality. Ducle Castaneda, manager at Frozen Rainbow, says that they tend to mix foods in their store and that she personally does this all the time. “Once you taste it, it’s actually really tasty. It’s not really a spicy sauce so it kind of blends with the sweetness and it’s sour and a little spicy so it’s really good,” said Castaneda. “It enhances a new taste.

“Straight Outta Compton” has topped the charts ever since it hit the theaters but critics have said that it leaves out Dr. Dre’s history of physically abusing women and skims over N.W.A.’s record of misogyny. Dee Barnes, Fox journalist and a victim of Dr. Dre’s abuse, seemed to think so too. Barnes wrote an essay for Gawker, “Here’s What’s Missing From Straight Outta Compton: Me and the Other Women Dr. Dre Beat Up”, in which she briefly describes her experience and her opinio

Tip #1 ~ Employment ~ You need to be on your job at least 2 years OR in the same field for 2 consecutive years with no gap in employment OR be a recent college graduate with an offer letter in hand. *Self-Employed, you need the last 2 consecutive years of FULL tax returns showing sufficient income. Call me. 815-370-9358 Buying a house Tip #2- I filed bankruptcy- Ok, take a deep breath. . It’s cool. In order for you to buy a house, you need to wait 2 years from the discharge d

By Leah Mabery Although the jury is still out on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would respond to continuing police brutality and inequality in the Black community, it is clear that he was a fan of supporting Black-owned banks. In his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, Dr. King said, “… [W]e’ve got to strengthen Black institutions. I call upon you to take your money out of the banks downtown and deposit your money in Tri-State Bank…. Put your money there.” Black banks enc

Hashtagging is the use of placing the number sign (#) in front of a word. It makes it easier to search content and information that use the same word or category. Hashtagging has become a new form of advertising. Though subtle at times it keeps others on the same page discussing the same topic. The origin of the hashtag has never been truly determined but the initial use of it on Twitter created a wave for the next generation. Every social media network has used it to classif

COFFEA magazine sat down with new entrepreneur Lauren Edwards to talk about her new cupcake business. We are wowed by her dedication to her craft and spin off desert favorites. #Business #CakefaceCupcake #coffeamag #Lauren

Samsung made a huge announcement last week that the Galaxy S6 Edge+ was coming to the market soon. The Galaxy S6+ is a  5.7″ Quad HD super AMOLED  display. The phone’s has a dual-edge,audio technology, and pluse ability to share live videos in real time. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is ultra-slim and ultra engaging. The cool new features is the build in video and photo collages with panoramic view.The phone is only available for preorder through these phone providers AT&T,T Mobile, Ve

Put on your Cake Face!! CakeFace Cupcakes are tasty, homemade cupcakes made fresh in small batches, with only the best and most fresh ingredients. Their founder Lauren Edwards began baking full-time as a teenager.  Having the know how from her mother , she ensures that each cake and treat is made from scratch. Lauren’s business continues to flourish and is consistently booked with orders.  For More Info visit her website: www.cakefacecupcakes.com #treats #cakeface #Lauren #en

There are talks of a rematch due to the rumors of Pacquiao’s injury. Is it a conversation worth having? #Businessmoves #publicity #whatsnext #mayweather #pacquiao #rematch #Business #Boxing

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about branding? Logos? Products you love? One thing that is very important about branding yourself is concept of first impressions. How you decide to represent yourself will be recognized by your consumers. Let’s walk through some important details and see what step you might have missed. Brand: a name, logo, or design scheme associated with a product line Branding: the application of marketing techniques to a specific

A four game suspension is handed to Tom Brady, the New England’s Patriots quarterback, for allegedly deflating footballs before the game.  The team was fined $1 million dollars and will have to forfeit their first-round selection in the 2016 Draft Pick.   Will this have any major effect on the team?  How will others view them in the  future?  What will become of future players who idolize or will soon be teammates with Brady. The world is filled with people who make mistakes

Thanks @aisha_curry for your pre-entry! Please submit your story of why you two are a power couple to coffeamagazine@yahoo.com – @marriagethatrocks To enter or submit your entry, email us a photo of you and your mate. Please include your story and the reason you believe you two are a Power Couple. #Business #coffeamag #powercouple