No Money? No Problem - How to start a coffee shop on little money

Many hopeful coffee shop business entrepreneurs are interested in starting a coffee business with no, to very little, money. The Specialty Coffee Chronicle's post, Starting a Small, Simple, Coffee Shop by Jonathon S. Jarrow, the owner of Harbinger, The Coffee Spot in Fort Collins, CO., discusses the possibility of starting and owning a coffee business for very little money. In his post he explains the steps he took to go from barista to boss.

Jarrow wanted to open his own coffee shop and decided that with little money he would keep his costs low by focusing on one product: excellent black coffee, brewed by the cup. The above images show the minimal equipment required to begin a successful business, that someday could grow into something bigger. 

A month into business, Jarrow realized he needed to master a few new skills: patience, persistence, and listening, but eventually his hard work proved to pay off and he was profitable the first six months of being open. He feels confident in his choice to go from barista to boss and loves that it's kind of a trend across America. 

No money? No problem, just go for it. Start small and stay focussed.