Episode 20: Building a business
Starting a business isn’t always fun and games, and it is tough, especially in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. The Got Tea team has been working on this business for over a year now, but there is still so much to learn. Streamlining operations As the business gains more traction and love from its customers, they have had to deal with challenges arising in the operations. This is the core of the F&B industry, as Yu Sung says, and to be successful, it is essential that the team identifies problems as soon as they arise and adapt quickly and systematically, so that employees can follow along. To streamline operations, there is a need to keep updating the systems, to reflect the current reality. This also allows the team to determine what is more important at any given time, to the business, and how they can prioritize their needs for their success. For example, the reason why Got Tea also focuses on this blog is so that they can reflect on their week at the store, the issues...