We drink a staggering 95 million cups of coffee each day. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 coffees  are consumed in the workplace, and a great office coffee machine has become an expected perk for most modern workers. According to the Leesman Index, employees believe the coffee and refreshment facilities to be the most important service aspect in an office space, ahead of computer equipment, overall cleanliness and even WiFi! But as well as coffee being an expected part of office life, studies have shown that it can actually have a range of health and wellbeing benefits. Here are our top five health reasons for drinking coffee…

With many positive health and productivity benefits of drinking coffee at work, providing a premium office coffee machine can be a simple (yet highly effective) way to boost employee wellbeing.

Research has found that employees feel more engaged at work when they have access to high quality coffee, and on top of this 75% of office workers agree that a high quality coffee experience in the office suggests that their employer cares about their wellbeing. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that employers can improve the wellbeing, productivity and happiness of staff simply by offering a great cup of coffee in the office…

2019 has been a super busy year for the TopBrewer team. We recruited new team members, installed a record number of TopBrewers throughout the UK and Ireland and welcomed lots of amazing new clients to the TopBrewer Experience. Whilst it’s great to look back at your accomplishments, it’s important to look ahead and assess what the future might hold.

We are passionate about great coffee, and the consistent growth for the UK, Irish and European coffee market shows that we’re not the only ones. But what’s to come in 2020? Read on to find out…

At Scanomat, we live and breathe coffee. It’s our passion. And we know that in order for our clients to have the best coffee experience with their TopBrewer, we must travel back to the source, the coffee farms, to ensure that we are buying the best coffee beans for our AMOKKA coffee range. Our partner farms are incredibly important to us, and we know they are the key to building meaningful relationships and, ultimately, receiving the best quality product. This is where Impact Trade comes in.

We sat down with Scanomat’s Export Manager and all-round coffee expert, Sebastian Vibe-Petersen to find out more about Impact Trade. Read on to find out more…

Students have long relied on coffee to get them through their studies, but where coffee was once merely a source of caffeine, nowadays students are favouring a top-quality beverage, and instant coffees no longer make the cut. In recent years, we have become a nation of coffee connoisseurs, and students are no different. They know their lattes from flat whites, and they expect a barista-quality coffee wherever they are, whether that’s at home, in a coffee shop or at university/college. With 20 years of consecutive market growth for the UK coffee scene, current and future students are exposed to an ever-increasing variety of premium-quality hot beverages, and a sub-par offering will no longer suffice if operators wish to keep students on campus rather than venturing to High Street coffee chains.

With a wide range of coffee machines on offer, it can be difficult to know where to start when finding the perfect one for your campus. To ensure you make the right choice, there are some important things to consider.

Business practices have changed dramatically in the last 30 years. From the invention of the computer, to the introduction of the Internet and social media, technology has massively altered how we work. Technology is the driver of innovation, but with tech being updated almost as quickly as it’s released, it can quickly become overwhelming and very expensive to keep up-to-date, not to mention the impact it can have on the environment. The lifecycle of a product has never been more important, and investing in future-proof assets is the best way to ensure your business stays ahead of the crowd, whilst also being financially smart.

The way we work has been in constant change over the last few decades. Whereas 50 years ago cubicles were king and 25-year office leases were the norm, nowadays it’s all about flexibility to get the best out of your office space and your employees. Flexible workspaces offer all the benefits of a “conventional” office space but, as the name suggests, are much more flexible. This can be a real draw for business owners, especially where start-ups and smaller firms are involved, as flexible workspaces can cut office costs drastically without compromising on quality or amenities.

Remote and flexible working is becoming more common for many firms, and whilst working from home has its benefits, it’s definitely not for everyone. Even with the best of intentions, working from home can be distracting, especially if you have children, pets or a partner to contend with. Flexible workspaces, co-working spaces and serviced offices bridge the gap between the flexibility and comfort of home-based working and the functionality of office-based working. They can be massively beneficial for both the business and the individual, offering a range of work spaces suitable for every price point. But the huge variety means it can be difficult to know where to start! So we’ve put together a list of some of the best upcoming flexible workspaces and coworking spaces throughout the UK & Ireland we have discovered to make your decision that bit easier…

This week (October 7th – October 11th) is National Customer Service week. National Customer Service Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of great customer service and the role it plays in successful businesses and the growth of the economy.

Great customer service is not only vital to ensure your customers are happy, it can also help drive customer loyalty, increase client retention and can even lead to a happier workforce. Read on to find out more about why top notch customer service is paramount for your business to survive, and what you can do to improve the levels of customer service in your team…