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Federal Government Raises Overtime Threshold

Modern Restaurant Management

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued the final rule to i ncrease compensation thresholds for overtime eligibility.

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Meet the restaurant industry's new government adversary

Restaurant Business

Reality Check: The FTC wants the business to change several longstanding operating conventions. Has it heard why that's a bad idea?

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The Legal Case for Recovering Lost Income from COVID-19 and Government Shutdown

Modern Restaurant Management

With each passing day, the scare of this novel virus is causing our emotionally-charged government officials at every level to react with decisions that effectively strip our ability to work, shop, play and interact normally in order to slow or prevent the spread of this viral outbreak while causing economic mayhem.

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COVID-19-Related Government Budget Deficits May Spur Aggressive Payroll and Sales Tax Audits 

Modern Restaurant Management

Less revenue for businesses and income for individuals means less tax dollars for federal and state governments. Given the budget deficits faced by federal and state governments, taxing authorities are likely to begin encountering increased pressure to collect more revenue. On July 13, the U.S. States are facing similar problems.

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How to Overcome the Pain Points of Your CRM

However, as a company, sales stack, and database grow, it becomes difficult to uphold structure and governance to keep a CRM up-to-date. When used effectively, a CRM can be the lifeblood of your sales team – keeping everyone organized, efficient, and at peak productivity. The result? Less organization, more confusion, and fewer deals closed.

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Latest Government Grants for Restaurants, Cafes & Hospitality

Ken Burgin

With the ongoing pandemic, there have been regular grants and subsidies offered by the states, Commonwealth and local government. Make use of this guide on applications >> How to Apply for (and Win) Government Grants. NSW Government Grants for Restaurants, Cafes & Hospitality Businesses.

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What can restaurants expect from government in 2024?

Restaurant Business

Working Lunch: It promises to be an historic year politically, with plenty of pandering by candidates and action on a slew of issues, from service fees to credit-card processing charges

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today.