4 min read. August, 2022 – by Lauren Coppolone According to the most recent jobs report, the U.S. gained 528,000 jobs last month, and unemployment fell to 3.5%. This increase was more than most peop...
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2 min read. November, 2021 – by Amanda D’Auria For months, companies have been struggling to attract and retain new employees. And now, companies like Arby’s and Taco Bell are employing a ...
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For the past year, restaurant owners have been looking forward to the day when states would lift occupancy restrictions, and they could operate at full capacity. But even with many of these restrictio...
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Toast is preparing for its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange next week. And according to its IPO prospectus, the company may be valued at $16 billion in its debut. ...
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2 min read. September 21, 2021 – by Joe Camberato Travel numbers have increased from a year earlier, but many U.S. companies are cautious about returning to business travel. That was one of the...
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For the past year, restaurant owners have been looking forward to the day when states would lift occupancy restrictions, and they could operate at full capacity. But even with many of these restrictio...
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Three of the most important days of the year for major retailers and local businesses alike are Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Although 2020 has been a hectic year for many s...
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5 min read. Updated on April 7, 2022 Regardless of your industry, chances are that you rely on some type of equipment to help customers and clients. From cutting-edge technology to industrial equipmen...
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Your small business might be cleared to reopen by your local government, but this time, jumping back to it means more than simply opening the door and flipping the light switch. As states, cities and ...
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States, towns and cities across the country are giving the green light for restaurant outdoor seating as coronavirus numbers dwindle. But before you take the plunge and convert your patio into a full-...
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Businesses across the country are slowly but surely starting to reopen as coronavirus numbers drop. While a downward trend is promising news for the future of America’s small business economy, it wo...
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Basic payment apps are economical solutions for payment processing when your business is in the early stages. But what do you do when you’re ready to grow? You need a point-of-sale system with featu...
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2/3 of consumers say they can’t replicate the flavors of their favorite restaurant foods at home. That means they’re going out at least once a week to seek out unique dining experiences. But with ...
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Your restaurant’s menu is a major connection between you and your customers. Created correctly, your menu can be your single most effective marketing tool. But why does having the best restaurant me...
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The place setting might never change. But if you’re not adapting the rest of your establishment to include emerging restaurant technologies, you might be falling behind competitors. Incorporating ne...
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Cash App, also called Square Cash, appeared in 2013 as a simple app for peer-to-peer payments and was expanded for business use in 2015. This new cash app might be the answer for small businesses look...
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Have you ever wished there was a way to manage everything about your Google My Business profile from one place, whether or not you’re near a computer? Say hello to the new Google My Business (GMB) m...
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Having enough working capital is vital for keeping things moving in a positive direction as you round the corner after your first year or two in business. 70% of restaurants that make it past the 1-ye...
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Do customers keep asking when your restaurant will come to their town? Have wait times for a table during the dinner rush started to turn customers away? Are you having trouble meeting overall demand ...
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Are you dreading the summer spike in your restaurant’s utility bills? From the ice maker to the walk-in cooler, all of your appliances spend the season fighting against rising temperatures. The same...
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How do you get your restaurant ready for the best summer season ever? Start offering online ordering and delivery! A whopping 60 percent of U.S. consumers order delivery or takeout once a week, and 79...
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Seasonal fluctuations in business can bring a flood of customers to your restaurant, and you need cash on hand to cover the expenses associated with higher demand. Whether you’re known for smashing ...
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Emerging technologies are changing the face of the foodservice industry. Equipping your restaurant with the right tools to leverage these trends has the potential to boost profits and increase efficie...
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Juggling employees, overhead, payroll, taxes, equipment, and seasonal fluctuations, the largest opportunities like relocating your establishment to smallest challenges like replacing broken equipment ...
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Restaurant loans for bad credit borrowers can seem nothing short of impossible to get your hands on. Banks and most lenders think that credit score is the sole defining factor for qualification. The...
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The answer to “can you get restaurant loans with bad credit?” depends on who you ask. Banks will say no, because it’s risky for them. But banks have slapped the “risk” label on m...
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For many restaurant owners, short-term restaurant business loans provide the fast access to capital they need to accelerate the growth of their business. However, if you’re a restaurant owner w...
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Many people across the country — and from all demographic categories and walks of life — dream of being at the helm of their very own restaurant; either as an active part of the team, or as a more...
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Restaurant owners certainly know that when cash stops flowing — even for a month, let alone a quarter — then it might just be a matter of time before layoffs loom, suppliers turn off the credit ta...
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Bleak weather conditions can do quite a number on restaurants, frequently leaving them out in the cold. This is especially true in the winter when customers want to huddle inside and stay warm. But fa...
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