There’s no one right way to be an entrepreneur. Although most people associate entrepreneurs with revolutionary new ideas, the vast majority of businesses are more traditional endeavors, like bakeries, grocery stores, hair salons, and pizza parlors. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and the skills to run a business, you may find that you’re better […]
Opening a restaurant is a dream for many culinary enthusiasts. But there’s a world of difference between daydreaming about being a chef and actually taking the practical steps required to get your restaurant business up and running. If you want to start getting serious about your ambitions, the first thing you’ll need to do is […]
The year 2020 understandably saw an uptick in patio usage, which kept many faltering cafes afloat. OpenTable, a digital restaurant reservation provider, counted a tenfold increase in outdoor seating in the spring of 2020 compared to a year ago. But as it does every year, patio season in many areas is coming to an end […]
What does “good” communication look like? And why do people want it for their organization? Sir Richard Branson, CEO and founder of the Virgin Group, which controls more than 400 companies across a wide range of fields, believes that “communication is the most important skill any leader can possess.” Effective communication improves job satisfaction, lowers […]
If you’re running a small business, the one commodity that’s probably more precious to you than anything else is time. Whatever productivity metrics you use as yardsticks, you no doubt feel that you never seem to have enough time to fit everything in. That’s the nature of running a business – there are seemingly endless […]
In the face of rising costs or shrinking revenue, it’s natural that a business would look to reduce payroll costs and make do with a smaller budget, fewer resources, or fewer people. Or maybe you’ve reached a turning point in your business, and it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by taking a […]
Starting and developing a business requires a high level of risk, expertise and dedication. To bolster an entrepreneurs chance of succeeding, we have scoured the web for small business blogs in order to help find them the information they’re looking for. Here are fifteen of the best blogs at present for small business owners—providing information, […]
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a startup, small business, or Fortune 500 company that’s not concerned with reducing labor costs. There are dozens of ways to reduce costs, from reviewing compensation packages to reducing employee turnover and even cross-training employees, so you aren’t so dependent on one employee’s skills. While those things can […]
When running a business, it’s easy for costs to get out of control quickly. Follow these 22 tips to slash spending and help your bottom line. Overhead Costs 1. Shop Around for Your Utilities Whether it’s your energy bills, water supply, or even rent, it’s always worth doing regular price comparisons to check if you […]
2020 certainly hasn’t started out the way anyone had planned, and the foodservice industry hasn’t had an easy go of things amid pandemic-related lockdowns and forced closures. With most states now starting to open back up – and cases still on the rise across the country – it’s essential to be prepared with necessary precautions […]
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