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Mark
Campbellfield, VIC
0414 946 343
Areas Serviced
Mark's coffee van services Melbourne's North including: Campbellfield, Somerton, Craigieburn, Epping, Woolert, Donnybrook, Woodstock & Eden Park.
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What do you love about being on the Cafe2U team? |
February sees us entering into our third year with Cafe2U and still one of the great things about being part of the Cafe2U team is that as a Franchise Partner we are in business for ourselves but not by ourselves! Cafe2U is a well recognised brand with an award-winning coffee blend. I have found that there is lots of brand loyalty out there and am regularly coming across people who have enjoyed a Cafe2U coffee from another operator and are eager to buy a coffee from me. |
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What did you do before Cafe2U? |
Mark worked for 11 years in various IT roles including customer service and sales. Carolyn is an Office Manager for a group of electrical, maintenance and data cabling contracting companies. |
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What's your favourite Cafe2U moment? |
An early favourite moment was driving into a customer site to be greeted by a sign on a car park outside the front door saying “RESERVED FOR COFFEE VAN”! What a great feeling it was to see how much they were looking forward to their morning Cafe2U coffee break. More recently being awarded the Victorian Cafe2U Franchisee of the Year 2011 was a real privilege and honour. Thank you to all my loyal customers who contributed to this success. We are launching a 2nd van into the area to service those customers who we have been unable to accommodate in the last 12 months. This will be a highlight for 2012 I’m sure. |
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What's your favourite Cafe2U drink? |
A good old cappuccino is a long time favourite for Mark, but now he also really enjoys a caramel latte delight. Carolyn's favourite Cafe2U drink is any one that she doesn't have to make for herself! She generally prefers a cafe latte. For something different we both enjoy a soy chai latte as a great drink to relax with. |
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What do you do to be involved in your local community? |
We can be regularly seen at community and fundraising events for pre-schools, fire authorities and sporting clubs. During 2010 & 2011 we have supported our customers’ activities in fundraising for the Cancer Council with Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea & Melbourne Mother’s Day Classic which raises funds for Breast Cancer research. We look forward to other opportunities to work with our local community and invite sporting clubs and community groups to give us call to discuss how we can be of assistance. |
What's New
2012
March
Supporting community groups and fundraisers is one of the privileges of being a local Cafe2U Franchise Partner.
On Friday 16th March, Cafe2U Campbellfield was invited to attend the Hume Relay For Life event, which raises funds to support the Cancer Council. Every dollar raised at Relay For Life helps the Cancer Council to:
- Investigate new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers
- Educate people in your community about ways they can reduce their cancer risk
- Advocate for cancer control and influence government policy
- Support people during their times of greatest need
Pictured with Mark from Cafe2U are Carol Whitehead (pink hat) Marg Long (fluro vest) co-chairpersons of the organising Committee, Dale Crumpler (Committee Member) and his wife Lisa who is captain for the 'Sunflower Girls' team.
The event ran from 6:00 pm Friday until 12 noon on Saturday. With 16 teams and 250 individuals participating some $32,000 was raised (and still counting!) for the Cancer Council.
February
February 29th completed our birthday month celebrations by drawing our major prize winners from pre-paid card and coffee club purchasers that were completed during the month of February.
Congratulations to:
Chris S - Labelmakers (Bottle of wine)
Goskin - Roxbough Garden Supplies (Pre-Paid Card)
Bec - Position Partners Target Gift Card)
Meindert - Labelmarkets (Sanity Gift card)
February 29th also saw the launch of our second van. With Mark leading the way and Adan following behind heading towards Campbellfield. An opportunity now for more businesses in the Campbellfield area to enjoy our winning brand of coffee, frappes and smoothies along with great customer service.
January
Cafe2U Campbellfield - Franchisee of The Year - Victoria 2011
Mark & Carolyn were awarded Franchise of the Year for Victoria - 2011 at the recent Cafe2U Annual Conference held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Not just great coffee ......
now available in 2012!
See us at the upcoming events:
- Saturday 21st January - Lakeside Live Caroline Springs, 4pm to 10pm
- Thursday 26th January - Australia Day Celebrations, 9:30 to 12 @ The Willows in Melton
- Friday 9th to Sunday 11th March - Forest Edge Musical Festival
- Sunday 25th March - Ballan Autumn Festival
2011
October
Mark features in this story on 1 October 2011 in: The Herald Sun, the Daily Telegraph, The Courier Mail and the Adelaide Advertiser.
Skills shortages can, be met if workers transfer their abilities to new industries, writes Daniel Hoy.
TRADING UP: Cafe2U franchise owner Mark Andrews transferred his skills into the hospitality industry
The skills shortage is the hottest issue on the employment landscape today. But what skills are in shortage? What jobs are available?
A survey by Right Management finds these are questions that more than 50 per cent of Australian jobseekers ask. It shows 53 per cent of them wanted to change industries when moving into a new role, with 49 per cent turning that wish into a reality. To do so, they have a better chance by meeting skills vacancies in the industry and transferring skills they hold. Regional general manager Bridget Beattie says the trend towards industry moves has been growing for some time. "Jobseekers are becoming increasingly savvy about where their skills are relevant," Beattie says.
To increase your chances:
KNOW what you can offer. Audit your skills. Pull together some examples of how those skills have been used in different fields and the experiences you have that would assist you in a new role in a new industry.
RESEARCH the industry. Show you understand the industry you want to move into by reading widely for current events, trends, challenges and industry news.
ACKNOWLEDGE soft skills. When assessing your skills, make sure you include readiness to learn new skills.
Having a clear idea of your career goals and the learning and development required to get there will help prove to employers that you are both eager and well motivated, with a willingness to learn.
A new government body is being fast-tracked to match workers to industries with high demand. The Skills Connect initiative will link apprenticeship, workplace literacy and training programs.
Cafe2U franchise owner Mark Andrews. 53. has transferred his skills into an industry in need, retraining as a barista after tiring of spending all day in an office. Andrews says it is easier for mature workers to gain new skills: "It is never too late to learn something new..."
September
Upcoming Event - Art Day Out @ Willow Historic Park, Melton
Saturday 10th September - 9am to 4pm
Cafe2U Campbellfield will be serving great coffee at this event. ArtBeat will be held between Thursday the 1st of September to Saturday the 10th of September 2011. The festival will offer a range of free arts experiences including visual arts, music and dance, Art Day Out and a wide range of workshops.
April
Upcoming Event Locations - follow link for more details.
Saturday 2nd April - Diggers Rest Country Festival 12 - 8:30pm
Saturday 9th April - Pyalong Primary School - Market, Fair and Drive In. Cafe2U will be on site from 4pm.
March
Cafe2U Campbellfield attended this event on Sunday 27th Fenruary, 2011. OneX - one of the sponsors of the event is also one of Mark's daily customers on his rounds.
January - February
Prizes drawn daily at Roberts Winnebago by Customers
Prize winners for 24/1/11
Erick @ MEM Windows
Sam @ XL Concrete
Cheryl @ Cummins
Prize winners for 25/1/11
Melissa - Central Steel
James - Bunnings Trade Centre
Craig - Visy E390 Warehouse
Prize winners for 27/1/11
Karen @ Bluestar Logistics
Roshan @ supplier to New Age Caravan
Daniel @ Linfox(Kraft)
Bluestar is a new customer which commenced last week.
Prize winners for 28/1/11
Prizes drawn at Snap Printing Campbellfield
Sandy @ Road Runner Co
Nada @ Hume City Council Depot
Neil @ Visy Automation
Prize winners 31/1/11
Brendan @ Corinthian Doors
Louise @ Powergas
Sandy @ Road Runner Co.
Prize winners for 1/2/11 - Our 1st Birthday!
George @ XL Concrete
Stan @ Creative Wholesale Blinds
Brian @ Roberts Winnebago
1st Birthday Celebrations @ Roberts Winnebago
Corinthians Doors - Thank you 1st Customer from commencement in 2010
Daily Prize Winner - Louise @ Powergas
Daily Prize Winner - Nada @ Hume City Council Depot
Frappe - Yes please!
Prize Winners 2/2/11
Andrew G @ Visy Automation
Keith @ Advantage Caravan Repairs
Mark L @ Visy tech centre (new customer from this week)
Prize Winners 3/2/11
Karen @ Bluestar Logistics
Eddy @ Heavy Vehicles Australia
Vanessa @ Bluestar Logistics
Prize Winners 4/2/11
Rob @ Visy E390
Rob @ Grip Wheels & Tyres
Mohmad @ Somerton Tyres
Major Prize Draw 7/2/11
Meagan @ Powergas (Gold Class Tickets)
Paul @ transfurf (Coffee Indulgence Pack)
Sam @ Labelmakers (Pre-Paid Card)
Congratulations to all of our winners over our celebration period and thank you again for your support over our first year of business.
