Nava Consulting
Helping Independent coffee shops and cafes thrive
EXPERIENCE
Grounded in the reality of your daily margins.
I have sat where you are sitting. I have felt the weight of a busy Friday afternoon where the door never stops swinging, yet the bank balance tells a different story. My transition from the espresso machine to the balance sheet wasn’t born in a boardroom, but in the trenches of independent hospitality.
But before building and running my own coffee shop, kitchen and bar, I spent a decade managing a multi-million pound aerospace business, with full P&L responsibility.
This experience taught me one fundamental truth: If you don't know your numbers, you're driving your business blindfolded.
I focus on the numbers that are often overlooked—the hidden slippage in margins, the overheads that creep up in the dark, and the pricing strategies that actually protect your profit. My advice isn’t academic; it’s lived.
I understand the tension between hospitality heart and financial head, and I am here to ensure your passion for the craft is supported by a business that actually works.
Busy but not making money?
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Rising Costs
Ingredients, wage costs, and energy are quietly eating your margins. If you aren't tracking every penny, you're working for free.
Pricing Uncertainty
Fear of raising prices and losing regulars vs. the reality of losing the business. I help you find the profitable middle ground.
Cashflow Gaps
The shop is busy, the queue is long, but the bank account doesn't reflect the effort. We bridge the gap between revenue and profit.
How I Help
Profitability Reviews
I analyse your margins, wage costs, and overheads to identify exactly where profit leaks. We look at the hard numbers—because being busy doesn’t always mean your business is working.
On-site Café Reviews
I spend a day in your business observing the work flow, waste, and service standards. You get an honest, peer-to-peer assessment of how your operation feels and where it can be tighter.
Ongoing Support
Financial clarity isn't a one-time event. I offer regular check-ins to monitor progress, refine pricing, and help you navigate the reality of rising costs as they happen.
