August Member Magazine

The August issue of Commune Connection has landed, and it’s one of our meatiest yet.

Inside this month:
– The numbers that matter — CreditorWatch’s latest Business Risk Report and the economic signals every cafe owner should be watching in 2026
– Stay compliant — what the minimum wage increase and new price display rules mean for your business
– From Phil himself — a personal PDB Insights piece on what actually drives long-term success (spoiler: it’s not glamorous)
– Practical wins — signature syrup pairings to lift your margins, plus a free 5-minute diagnostic on how owner-dependent your business really is
– You’re invited — join us for a complimentary Business Lunch on 2 September with SW Brokerage, Process AI and Viden Accounting, on profit, cash flow and using AI in your business
– Community spotlight — meet Keith’s on Cambridge, and see how RobotCobot is bringing smart automation to the cafe floor

Whether you’re watching your margins, staying ahead of compliance changes, or just want to feel part of the wider Coffee Commune community, this issue is worth ten minutes of your time.CC-August2026

THE COFFEE COMMUNE

IN YOUR WORDS

Being partnered with the Coffee Commune was a logical extension of our business. It is a great opportunity to showcase our equipment range, however, we also see the immense value to the industry of being part of the Coffee Commune’s exceptional training facilities
Fabio Cordovado Director CWE
Labour laws are more and more complex and hard to understand; Through our membership with Coffee Commune, we have constant access to a HR/IR hotline. Quick and Easy.
Phil Johnson Founder and owner Chef
Ecco Bistro
Coffee Commune’s advice, support, and network, helped reduce the red tape, gave us direction, and saved us valuable time.
Sarah Buiso Restaurant Owner of Da Buiso
…if our clients grow, we grow. The Coffee Commune has been invaluable in helping us spread that message.
Vince Monardo Naked Syrups
We are passionate about collaborating with the coffee community to make a real difference for business owners. We look forward to continuing to work with The Coffee Commune.
Matt Allington Partner, Business Services
BDO (Australia)
…we’re passionate about helping businesses identify the things they can be doing to maximise performance.
Alessandro Calabrisello General Manager
Sanremo Coffee Machines Australia