Sante

APRIL 2, 2020

Perhaps take-out and delivery become dominant? If you are changing business models, then you will need to get different resources. On that aim, we partnered with The Capital Innovation & Technology Institute to develop The Small Business Pandemic Survival Kit. Free counselors to provide advice.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

With so many points of sale (POS) systems available in the market, finding the best POS for small businesses is essential to running your operations efficiently. In this blog, we will dive into the best features to look for when considering which POS system to invest in for your small business.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 17, 2020

Every small business is unique. While we are a bit biased and believe our advertising is the first, best way to advertise for all small businesses, we also believe that every business owner should explore the best way to advertise for themselves. Step 2: Identify Your Business Objective.

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Sling

APRIL 19, 2021

As a small business owner or manager, you need to speak the language of your industry. That includes general business terms , such as capital, gross, net, and — perhaps most important — profit margin. In business , margins are usually expressed as a percentage. That’s called a loss and is the direct opposite of profit.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A form of recruitment that allows individual businesses to really demonstrate what makes them special. There are certain steps to take that will ensure that your video is not only new and engaging but also a highly effective recruitment tool. Recruitment videos are a great way to stand out from other small businesses hiring staff.

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Indoor Media

MAY 6, 2021

Here, we’ve broken down how you can make the most of your business awards and generate new advertising campaigns around them. For small businesses, it’s important to build as much brand recognition as possible — and awards are a great way to do so. If you receive a digital badge, you should add it to your website.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Small Business Saturday is coming up—is your restaurant ready? On November 27, diners will look for ways to support neighborhood favorites by “shopping small” and choosing to invest in their own communities. At ChowNow, every day is Small Business Saturday—our whole mission is to help local, independent restaurants thrive!

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Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Leveling up the dining experience and taking feedback seriously can turn guests into evangelists for your brand. 7 ways to improve customer service in your restaurant Hospitality staff must deliver excellent customer service to stand out in the current climate. Having a line out the door can feel like a good problem to have.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

While large foodservice suppliers are maximizing revenue by accurately forecasting demand and supply needs, small businesses are still anxious about making a move. Many manufacturers, suppliers, and local restaurants are worried about the cost or difficulty of introducing demand planning into their business. Table of Contents.

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Indoor Media

MAY 17, 2021

It’s important to plan around this factor instead of hoping for it to change because many small businesses and national brands are already designing virtual events. Of course, you don’t want to give these products out for free so consider hosting a ticketed event.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel. We all have our particular missions that do not include small talk. I pay the staff little mind and they never look up as I pass.

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Indoor Media

MAY 31, 2021

It’s essential that businesses harness specific social media to thrive in today’s economic landscape. YouTube and Vimeo count, but they too serve more niche purposes and are less important for most businesses. Figuring out social media usage for businesses can be a challenge. MySpace has come and gone.

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Sling

JANUARY 24, 2020

Starting a small business is an exciting prospect. But there’s more to it than just “hanging out your shingle” and hoping for the best. It takes research and planning and a myriad of other details to give your fledgling enterprise the best chance for success. 7 Steps For Starting A Small Business.

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Small Business Restaurant Law Customer Service Customer Experience 78

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Let’s try on a common story for size: It’s a busy Friday night at Chez Francois Bistro and the owner/host notices a few cobwebs in the corner of the restaurant. The tables are full, and he is having a difficult time keeping up but makes a mental note to address that once the dining room clears out. It’s never too small to worry about.

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Indoor Media

APRIL 20, 2020

Like thousands of small businesses, IndoorMedia received a notification that the Payment Protection Program ran out of money. With 31 years’ experience recommending businesses to shoppers in the local grocery store, IndoorMedia’s register tape division, RTUI, has been through multiple downturns. times per week.

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Sling

MAY 25, 2021

Setting business goals is one of those concepts that all business owners and managers know they should work on, but very few actually do. In this article, the experts at Sling discuss some of the more common business goals and how to go about setting — and achieving — your own. Common Small Business Goals.

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Sling

MAY 7, 2021

For many businesses, salaried employees are the foundation of their workforce. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of salaried employees for small business owners to help you decide what is right for you, your team, and your company. For example, if your business pays a certain hourly employee the $15.00

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Businesses, across nearly every industry, are facing challenging times. And while there has been a lot of attention and noise around government funding assistance, not every entrepreneur finds themselves in a position to take advantage of such resources. Seek Out State and Local Assistance Options. Change Up Business Practices.

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Sling

AUGUST 21, 2021

If your business depends on distinct projects for its livelihood, job costing is an essential step in keeping your bottom line in the black. Deciding what to charge for a product, project, or service is key to the overall success of your business. But what is job costing, and why is it so important? Why Is Job Costing Important?

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Future Food

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Realities: An insider’s view of running a small “hospo” business. We, at Future Food, are employed to deliver best practice food and beverage service standards and to ensure that all businesses we work with are striving to push the bar higher. Small business is fantastic, nothing like being your own boss… they say.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Small Business Saturday is coming up—is your restaurant ready? On November 27, diners will look for ways to support neighborhood favorites by “shopping small” and choosing to invest in their own communities. At ChowNow, every day is Small Business Saturday—our whole mission is to help local, independent restaurants thrive!

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses. In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It also requires money to open a restaurant and build it out, buy equipment and finance the operation until it reaches break-even. In this article, you'll learn how to get a business loan for your restaurant so you can make your dream of starting or growing your restaurant a reality. Create a Restaurant Business Plan.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 3, 2023

They are out there. People will pay for quality – are you willing to invest the time to find out? It takes time, effort, knowledge, passion, hard work, great raw materials, and total commitment to make outstanding bread – respect this. What will it take to get the message across? Bread is the same way.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2020

Growth seems to be one of those markers that define a successful business, yet there is ample evidence that growth can be a deterrent to success. It’s true of great restaurants, great retail stores, great investment firms, exceptional banks, small auto dealerships, and even local government offices. So why is this so?

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This should resonate with people in hospitality – by definition most of us have to be ‘out there’ with the public and promoting the next event, tomorrow’s lunch or just an extra round of coffees. In many small operations, the owner is the business. when describing achievements.

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RGU

JANUARY 1, 2020

Debra Murphy As I was working on my content audit , I came across a couple of posts on small business marketing trends for the years 2013 and 2014. Each trend became a marketing must-have for small businesses. 8 small business marketing trends essentials1. 8 small business marketing trends essentials1.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list. started out scheduling like many restaurants do—on Excel spreadsheets. takes advantage of 7shifts' integration with ADP Workforce Now.

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Leadership Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Communication 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

The model makes sense from a clear business perspective. This does not excuse chefs who lash out, who wear their strong emotions on their sleeve and point the finger at those who do not follow their intended steps towards greatness. To the owner/operator there are two things that define success: customer satisfaction and profit.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. They just can’t survive the pain of lost business for months on end.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There’s a reactionary movement that I keep seeing in restaurants; a movement that assumes the answer to the restaurant bottom line is to take more and give less or give too much to justify raising prices. This is compounded when a restaurant doesn’t even take bread seriously. Help them out. Do it right!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2024

90 percent of restaurant operators are small businesses, competing for every dollar they earn. These small businesses must be aware of the options they have when it comes to choosing a payment processor to handle these interchange fees and make sure they do not rack up and instead help a restaurant owner keep their doors open.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Write a Coffee Shop Business Plan. This step and research component is the foundation behind your business, and should be taken seriously! Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Visit them to learn more about what drives their business. Competition and neighboring businesses.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

These may be traits that come naturally to the best restaurateurs, but they can also learn some valuable habits to help them efficiently and effectively run a business and meet their goals. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In this article, we’ll take a look at how Tayler Book, co-founder of Beechwood Doughnuts, evolved her restaurant digitally and physically to get where they are today—making thousands of doughnuts a week for the Niagara region. I was fresh out of university. A match made in doughnut heaven ?? My partner was really into baking.

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Ordyx

AUGUST 2, 2019

For many small businesses, figuring out the best approach to finding new customers and keeping the current ones can be a stressful task that must be repeated again each day. Keep reading for tips on how to make sure your business has the right tech to suit your needs.

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Small Business Email Marketing Customer Service Website Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you have been in the restaurant industry for a decade or are just starting out, running a successful restaurant can be a stressful task. Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy.

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