The LAMOSE Journal
Guides, stories, and ideas from our Calgary workshop. Tips on custom drinkware, gift inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we craft your favourites.
Branded Drinkware for Small Business: Why It Works & How to Start
Small Business Guide Branded Drinkware for Small Business Why it works and how to start generating impressions today Every small business needs branded products to stay top-of-mind with customers. But with limited budgets and competing priorities, choosing the right promotional...
How to Start a Juice Bar or Smoothie Business (Canada)
Most juice bar dreams die on a spreadsheet — the line where a storefront lease turns a $20,000 plan into a $120,000 one. It doesn't have to start that way. To start a juice bar in Canada, pick your format...
Custom Tumbler Business Profit Margins: Real Numbers
Bottom Line 50-70% Margins Realistic profit margins on custom tumblers when you know your numbers Let's cut through the hype. You've seen the Instagram posts showing $10,000 months and tumblers "costing only $3 to make." The truth? Custom tumbler businesses...
How to Start a Coffee Cart Business in Canada (Real Costs)
Start a mobile coffee cart in Canada for $8K-$30K -- full cost breakdown, 65-75% margins, $2K/day event revenue, 6-12 month breakeven. All numbers in CAD.
What a Coffee Shop Actually Costs to Open in Canada
What it really costs to open a coffee shop in Canada: $80K-$250K all-in, kiosks from $55K, city-by-city rent, and the 3-month reserve that decides survival.