Updates across United Baristas

Recent updates and improvements. Plus, learn more about major updates on United Baristas News.

  1. Jobs 3

    Announcement

    The all-new Jobs 3 is fully integrated into United Baristas:

    • re-built from the ground up on the same platform as Marketplace and Equipment
    • simplified job listing process
    • integrated application tools
    • cost-effective job marketing options
    • syncs with Company and People profiles
    • use notifications for job search alerts

    You can find out more at https://services.unitedbaristas.com/jobs/ 

     

    Here's what you need to know

     

    Here's some things job seekers need to know:

     

    Here's some things employers need to know:

    • Start adding new job listings to Jobs 3
    • All visitors, including applicants, are now directed to Jobs 3
    • Make sure you download any legacy information you require from Jobs 2 before 14 January 2024 – we sent you a link on 29 December 2023
    • All employer kit subscriptions were cancelled today - the balance of the subscription period has been added to a Company Profile subscription on United Baristas Services.

     

    Here's some things Company Profile subscribers need to know:

    • you now get access to free enhanced job listings and discounted featured job listings
    • Job listings, as well as Marketplace listings, are displayed on your profile

     

    People Profiles now integrate with Job 3. Display:

    • your current role
    • your accreditations and qualifications
    • if you are open to opportunities or looking for a new job

     

     

    Information

     

    Why have you made this change?

    The future of United Baristas is everything in one place. This offers greater ease for people using our services, greater reach for you and a simplified development schedule for us. This is the next step in our strategy. We started by building the new Marketplace in 2021, incorporated Equipment last year and are now integrating Jobs.

     

    Is Jobs 3 suitable for me?

    Jobs 3 incorporates the same features that have made Marketplace 2 popular, including powerful search, sophisticated filters, and an easy-to-use design. Plus, we think coffee people will like discovering current coffee jobs while browsing United Baristas.

     

    How do I get started?

    Just sign in to United Baristas like before, but now all our services are in one place, and you can manage everything from your account.

     

    I need further help!

    We will shortly update Help Centre. If you need assistance in the meantime, please contact support.

     

    What are you doing this year?

     

    Whatever your goals for the year ahead, we wish you all the best. We hope you enjoyed the break and that you come back refreshed and invigorated for 2024.

     United Baristas Jobs 

     

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    United Baristas Services – bringing everything together [Project Ensemble]

    Work has started this autumn on Project Ensemble, our effort to bring together all our services into one place. It's going to be a massive, multi-stage project that will take much of 2024 as we integrate jobs, new and used equipment, companies and profiles as well as commercial sales. The first big step was incorporating Equipment into Market so that it would integrate with Marketplace and Company Profiles. Many of you are already finding this useful, so we are embarking on the next step. We are updating you now so can appreciate the bigger picture as we make the next updates. Together, they'll build the future of United Baristas. Specific updates to follow as changes are made. And if you have any suggestions drop us a line. Thanks for your ongoing support and all the best for the year ahead.

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    United Baristas Jobs 3

    The all-new Jobs 3 is fully integrated into United Baristas Re-built from the ground up to benefit from our community connections and better connect coffee people with coffee jobs. Learn more 👇 https://services.unitedbaristas.com/jobs/

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    Company Profiles on United Baristas Jobs

    We've reverted to the previous Company information on United Baristas Jobs for a number of reasons. Firstly, it's easier when adding a job. Secondly, your company information syncs better with third-party job sites. And thirdly, the software we were using was causing occasional job listing template issues. In principle we like the idea of a dedicated Company page with your relevant, open jobs – but we're going to put this aside for the time being while we work on other United Baristas Jobs functions and think again about how to create a better execution of this idea in the future. As of today we have deleted company info and reinstated the your previous company info. Current listings should be okay, but please do check and let us know if there's any issues. We're going to leave this idea on the Roadmap so you know that we're thinking about it 🤔

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    📲Should it be necessary to sign in to apply for a job?

    We are opening a consultation on whether job seekers (candidates) should have to login to United Baristas Jobs to complete an application. There are two options: • People must sign in with UB-iD, which requires a verified email address or Google account • People can directly complete the application form, with a reCAPTCHA check Pros and Cons • UB-iD is the more secure, means that the email address is confirmed and isn't entered incorrectly – but also adds friction to the application process • Direct access to the application form makes applying easier, but creates opportunity for candidate's email address to be entered incorrectly (human error) and for spam applications Have a view, let us know 👇

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    Cover Letter Assistant

    With the forthcoming Cover Letter Assistant we'll write a personal cover letter for your next coffee job application. Strong cover letters have better results and we want to help coffee people make great applications when applying for coffee jobs. It's straightforward to use: add some details about yourself and the job, upload your CV, and we'll draft a suitable cover letter for your application.

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  2. Introducing United Baristas Services - Step 1

    Announcement

    New URL

    We are now directing all Marketplace and Equipment visitors to a new sub-domain for the forthcoming United Baristas Services https://services.unitedbaristas.com/ 

    This is the first step to bring all our services together, including Equipment, Jobs and Marketplace.

    We're rolling out updates...

    Most users won't notice any significant changes just yet, but we'll be rolling out updates over the Christmas – New Year break.

    There may be periodic outages of some functions as we make changes. If you encounter an issues, please try again shortly. If the issue persists, of you have any questions, please contact Support.

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    United Baristas Services – bringing everything together [Project Ensemble]

    Work has started this autumn on Project Ensemble, our effort to bring together all our services into one place. It's going to be a massive, multi-stage project that will take much of 2024 as we integrate jobs, new and used equipment, companies and profiles as well as commercial sales. The first big step was incorporating Equipment into Market so that it would integrate with Marketplace and Company Profiles. Many of you are already finding this useful, so we are embarking on the next step. We are updating you now so can appreciate the bigger picture as we make the next updates. Together, they'll build the future of United Baristas. Specific updates to follow as changes are made. And if you have any suggestions drop us a line. Thanks for your ongoing support and all the best for the year ahead.

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  3. Introducing United Baristas Finance. Buy coffee equipment today, pay over 3, 6 or 12 months

    New Feature

    United Baristas Finance enables coffee businesses to upgrade their coffee-equipment to boost business profitability by increasing quality and productivity.

    Our all-new finance packages provide UK coffee companies with interest-free terms or low-interest monthly instalments when investing in new coffee equipment.

    There’s no awkward meetings with men in ill-fitting suits, no paperwork or no personal guarantees. The entire application and purchase process is done online with a few clicks through United Baristas Equipment Store.

     

     Learn more about United Baristas Finance 

     

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    United Baristas Equipment Enhancements 2023

    Building out new features to make sourcing and servicing coffee equipment even easier.

    United Baristas
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    United Baristas Services – bringing everything together [Project Ensemble]

    Work has started this autumn on Project Ensemble, our effort to bring together all our services into one place. It's going to be a massive, multi-stage project that will take much of 2024 as we integrate jobs, new and used equipment, companies and profiles as well as commercial sales. The first big step was incorporating Equipment into Market so that it would integrate with Marketplace and Company Profiles. Many of you are already finding this useful, so we are embarking on the next step. We are updating you now so can appreciate the bigger picture as we make the next updates. Together, they'll build the future of United Baristas. Specific updates to follow as changes are made. And if you have any suggestions drop us a line. Thanks for your ongoing support and all the best for the year ahead.

    United Baristas
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  4. Updates to Commercial listings on Marketplace

    Improvement

    With more coffee businesses being sold on United Baristas, we've tweaked Commercial listings to make it easier to search and find businesses or premises for sale: Updates include:

    • added location search
    • added filters
    • tweaked listing information and layout

    As the coffee industry continues to grow it's important owners and investors can start, build and sell businesses to ensure commercial viability and sustainability.

    You can view current businesses for sale on Marketplace.

     

    Future updates

    Further updates to commercial listings function, features and design are scheduled for 2024. If you've got ideas for improvements, let us know 👇

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    Enhancements to Commercial Listings on United Baristas

    We are thinking further about the future of Commercial listings (formerly property & business listings) on United Baristas Market https://market.unitedbaristas.com/list/market/commercial/ We've rolled out a number of updates, with more to come... see details below 👇 Have an idea for improvement? Drop a comment below or message us https://help.unitedbaristas.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new

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  5. Updates to Terms & Conditions of Sale 2023

    We have updated the terms and conditions of sale in preparation for the launch of United Baristas Equipment Store.

    We have take the opportunity to revised some terms to clarify the distinction between United Baristas Store and United Baristas Equipment Store as well as establishing the terms and conditions of sale for items sold on Equipment Store once it is launched.

    There are no changes to either the terms of use or the terms and conditions of sale for Events, Jobs or Marketplace listings.

    Equipment Store is just one of the enhancements coming to United Baristas Equipment later this year.

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    United Baristas Equipment Enhancements 2023

    Building out new features to make sourcing and servicing coffee equipment even easier.

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  6. Understanding the life cycle of coffee equipment

    New Feature

    United Baristas brings together both new and second-hand coffee equipment.

     

    Life cycle status

    At each stage of a product's life there are varying levels of parts and service support. We've started tagging products in Equipment Catalogue with their current life-cycle status, such as:

    These are useful in a number of ways. For example, when buying recently released products, it's prudent to check that parts are readily available and your local engineer is sufficiently well-trained on any new technologies. Or, when a product is no longer manufactured, its parts remain available for a period of time, typically at least 10 years.

     

    Equipment and Marketplace

    Knowing the life cycle status helps you identify when it's time to upgrade an item and whether a second-hand item is right for your business.

    Product life cycle statuses are part of our effort to support baristas and coffee businesses choose equipment that's right for their needs and help them keep equipment in use for its full working life.

    You can learn more https://market.unitedbaristas.com/equipment/product-life-cycle 

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    United Baristas Equipment Enhancements 2023

    Building out new features to make sourcing and servicing coffee equipment even easier.

    United Baristas
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  7. Intermittent slow service across United Baristas [Aug 2023]

    Fix

    Some pages across United Baristas have been slow to load over the past week.

    We've been updating things in preparation for some new functions launching later this year. That inadvertently slowed some functions down on United Baristas Services. Yes, this is a little like experiencing delays from leaves on the track 🍂

    Sorry about that.

    The updates are now complete and service is back-to-normal.

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  8. Welcoming Compak to Equipment Catalogue

    Announcement

    We are pleased to welcome Compak products to United Baristas Equipment.

    You can now source new, find second-hand, learn how to care & maintain for your grinder, plus source parts such as replacement burrs.

     View the Compak range 

     

    United Baristas Equipment

    This is part of our work to help baristas and coffee businesses buy equipment that's suitable for their needs, better maintain and service it, and then sell it to someone else who'll get good use from it once they no longer need it ♻️

    Equipment Catalogue provides brings together product information, brochures and videos with usage tips and technical services. For example, here's some info about the new Bolt 83 👇

    Compak Bolt Workflow

     

    United Baristas Equipment updates

    This update is part of the enhancements being rolled out over 2023.

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    United Baristas Equipment Enhancements 2023

    Building out new features to make sourcing and servicing coffee equipment even easier.

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  9. Using Filters Across United Baristas Market [fix]

    Fix

    We've squashed a bug 🐛 that stopped some filters options working on Product and Company searches.

    You can, again, filter using all available options, including:

    Companies selling Victoria Arduino equipment 

    • Discontinued equipment (handy when you need to fix or service an older item)

    • Compak grinder parts

     

    Filters on Marketplace weren't impacted.

     

    We've also taken the opportunity to make performance improvements to all Filters across United Baristas Market.

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  10. Market Account Improvements 2023 [Market 2.2]

    Improvement

    Today we update options for people who use Marketplace.

    Plus there are some minor billing updates.

    All these changes are in your Market Account.

     

    Introducing Personal Profile Plus

    There are new features and benefits available for individuals who regularly sell on Marketplace.

    For a simple annual fee, get unlimited listings with free media pack in all coffee equipment and miscellaneous categories. Plus, get an enhanced Market Profile and discounted Featured Marketplace Listings.

    Profile Plus is the best option if you typically list three or more items per year. You can start and end your Personal Profile Plus subscription at any time.

     See features and pricing

     

    All Personal Profiles

    There are also updates for all personal profiles. You can now

    • add a header image as well as a profile picture
    • display your industry accreditations
    • add your social media profiles
    • your marketplace listings are automatically displayed on your profile
    • plus, you profile card is automatically displayed on your listings (so you don't have to fill out all your contact details each time you list an item on Marketplace)

    Personal Profiles are designed for users who regularly use Marketplace to buy and sell. Not sure which personal profile option is better for you? Compare 

     

    Company Profiles

    Company Profiles have additional functions specifically for coffee businesses, such as being able to list your services and be found for new equipment sales. Learn more 

     

    Media Management

    You can now manage all your images and videos from across Market in one place (rather than accessing them from the relevant listing). View your media 

     

    Market Stats [beta]

    Introduced stats to support your sales and promotional activity on United Baristas Market. Learn more

      

    Billing

    Finally, we have switched United Baristas Market over to Stripe billing to issue invoices and manage your payment card. You'll automatically receive updates when you use Market.

     

    Market Account

    All these updates are reflected in your revised Market Account.

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    Updated People Profiles

    We are implementing new profiles for individuals on United Baristas Market to make listing items easier. • New people category: https://market.unitedbaristas.com/list/community/people/ • New design and functions are being introduced You can use currently available functions while we do this work and we'll be updating relevant people when this feature is implemented so you can finish updating your profile and benefit from the new functions. 💪

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    New Companies Profiles on United Baristas Market

    We are starting to implement new Company Profiles on United Baristas Market. • Market Stalls will be transitioned to new Company Profiles – we will let you know when you have to update your profile New Company Profiles have a host of new features. Watch this space for details.

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