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How To Start A Catering Business in 20 Steps

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Along the way, we’ll address such issues as: Working from home or a storefront The importance of state and local health codes Creating a business plan Getting incorporated and licensed Hiring and scheduling employees We’ll also discuss financing (to make it all possible) and advertising and marketing (to keep it all going).

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

Modern Restaurant Management

New regulations and the “death” of the cookie essentially dried up third-party targeting capabilities overnight, challenging the way restaurants craft advertisements and target consumers. Some of the most valuable insights for restaurants are found in general operations data, customer data and website data.

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Should Your Restaurant Have a Social Media Manager?

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If not, a social media manager can help. As a restaurant owner or manager, it can be hard to know when to hire help, especially when it comes to digital marketing. When considering the question, “Should your restaurant have a social media manager,” many people in the restaurant business might automatically answer no.

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New Age Recruitment Marketing Channels for Today’s Competitive Restaurant Hires

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Based on our experience working with these brands, here are our recommendations on the key channels to include in your recruitment marketing strategy: Job Board Advertising. Social Media Advertising. If you don’t actively drive traffic via advertising then nobody will see your content. Search Advertising.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: QR Codes – How to Use Them Responsibly in Hospitality

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During this time, millions of Americans scanned these matrix barcodes on their mobile devices, as they were featured on business cards, billboards, trade show booths, movie posters, and a variety of advertisements spanning all industries. Protect Your QR Code Advertisements.

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How To Open a Gym: A Guide for New Owners

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What type of equipment will you need? Doing so will give you valuable insight into what it takes to run this type of business on a daily basis, including fundamentals like: Marketing Payroll Retail management Scheduling Employee development Customer service. Start by visiting the website for your secretary of state.

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Before You Start Your Food Truck Business, Do These 5 Things

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This includes everything from the purchase of your truck, the design of it, equipment costs, gas, food costs, and more. For example, include things like your website, photography, video, social media, digital ads, flyers, etc. Include a section on how you’ll manage your food truck, how many employees you’ll hire, etc.