The Daily Grind

When we were little, Mom always made sure we sent thank you cards promptly after any birthday or holiday gifts were received. It was simply the done thing – a show of good manners and a mark of respect. It was also the best way to be sure you got a “good” present instead of one of Auntie Hilda’s misshapen sweaters. This is a lesson that translates only loosely into our adult lives, particularly at work. But today, we are going to explain 10 of the top reasons you should give a shout out to the office coffee heroes in your life (obviously we have no self-interest here, it’s good for the community at large, honest!). 10. Refreshment Being able to grab that quick cup of coffee for refreshment without leaving the building is a great benefit for you and all your colleagues. The time and money saved are an

Obviously when your friends, colleagues or competitors ask, “Who has the best office coffee in New York City?” your answer should be, “We do!” But some days, you need to find fresh perspective, meet a client on neutral ground or just go on a scouting mission for something new and amazing – those are the days that NYC’s amazing coffee culture and cafes can truly shine. Today the team here at Corporate Essentials is taking you on a quick whistle-stop tour of some of the city’s best coffee stops. Abraço 86 E. Seventh St., New York, NY 10003 A delicious destination café for coffee lovers and those who enjoy fresh baked treats, Abraço is a gem in the East Village. Though the café nestled in a tiny pocket-sized shop has little in the way of open space, their drip coffee is allegedly Manhattan’s best, and the olive oil cake is

Your employees are arguably the most important asset in your business, so when you provide perks that make your workplace better, you are rewarding yourself as well as the people who work with you. Not convinced? Today our coffee experts have put together a list of eight ways your office coffee machines are a gift that keeps on giving for you and your staff. 8. The Gift of Hydration Hydration is one of the keys to better productivity in the workplace – studies consistently show that workers who are dehydrated lack focus which leads to careless mistakes, poor communication and a general malaise that is difficult to pinpoint, but wholly disruptive to your otherwise pleasant office atmosphere. 7. The Gift of Community Because great office coffee truly brings people together, investing in the best office coffee machines is a solid way to build community in your workplace. A well-stocked break room

Your office is packed full of amazing talent, dedicated professionals and great ideas – they deserve the best corporate coffee service you can find. But if you are struggling with finding a way to separate the best of the best from the mediocre of the office coffee world, have no fear – the expert team at Corporate Essentials has whipped up this delectable list of seven things that sets an office coffee service apart in New York City. 1. Quality Offerings First, think carefully about the quality of the products in the coffee service’s portfolio. Most office coffee providers offer a reasonable variety of products, but the notion of “quality” is highly subjective. What you have to do is determine how well the products on offer fit with the expectations of your teams. A couple of national brands sprinkled into a raft of no-name products are unlikely to appease the

Office coffee is serious stuff. Without it we would have no real reason to be talking to you today. One of the things that we often forget about in the realm of office coffee is the humble office coffee maker, and overlooking its critical function in your successful break room is a huge mistake. Today we are going to take a look at four ways that office coffee machines quite literally run your office without you even knowing what they are doing. 1. Threats to Success The first thing you need to understand about your office coffee machines is that they are capable of ruining your business. While “ruin” might seem like a strong word, consider the following scenarios: Defective equipment: an office coffee maker that malfunctions can cause a flood in the break room, scald or burn one of your workplace colleagues or burn the whole place to the

When your fledgling firm is finding its feet in NYC, providing office coffee is probably the last thing on your to-do list. There are so many things to balance, and usually in a freshly minted company there are never enough people to get all those things done. However, our team of caffeine fiends at Corporate Essentials has put together this quick list we affectionately know as The Four Cs – the top reasons great office coffee is excellent fuel for successful startups. Take ten minutes, grab a cup of your favorite warm, relaxing beverage and take a scroll through some of the reasons that NYC’s startups love office coffee. Catering for creativity It is difficult to deny the creative pull that the coffee house down the road has when you need a change of pace for an afternoon work session. There is some evidence that suggests the ambient sounds of