You’ve been ruminating on the idea for months, likely even years. Working through all the details, the business plan has finally started to take some shape. You feel like you’re well on your way to that thing so many long after: being your own boss. It’s an exciting and electrifying time, no doubt. The future seems bright and the potential...
It’s not always easy to explain marketing to restaurant owners or help them understand the obvious mistakes they might be making with other aspects of their business. But without realizing what makes successful restaurant owners and what makes failed ones, a restaurant can’t thrive. Here are five marketing mistakes restaurants make. #1 Having No Plan or Budget First of all,...
What is Zoom? Zoom Video Communications, which is headquartered in San Jose, California, was founded in 2011. Their software, which is on a cloud based platform, was launched in 2013 and is based on teleconferencing, distance education, online chat and telecommuting services. Due to ease of use, and cost effectiveness, Zoom has become one of the most successful communication technology...
Building your own restaurant business is an exciting and ambitious prospect. However, writing an efficient business plan which will help you track and manage its finances also matters quite a bit. According to Fit Small Business, most restaurants have a 3-5% profit margin, while social media marketing can help increase your guests’ engagement by 20-40%. Additionally, Small Biz Genius reported...
Unlike huge government entities and Fortune 500 companies, many small businesses feel that they’re safe from being targeted by hackers. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. According to the U.S. government, around 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses. The reason for this is because of how small businesses often neglect cybersecurity, thinking that they’re not big enough...
Who is Square Cash? Are they legit? Square Cash is part of Square Inc. which was launched as a swipe based mobile processing system, in 2009. Square is well known as a cost effective mobile POS system and eCommerce payment processing solution, especially geared for small businesses. Square have expanded their services to include other financial technology products which include...
The medicinal industries come with some unique managerial challenges. The right software will help you overcome them. Let’s look at your options. The medicinal industries can be more difficult than most. Medicinal companies have a lot on their plates. Good management can make a world of difference. First of all, the pharmaceutical industry is massive. According to the Brookings Institution, Americans...
The right software can make business much smoother for crafts and jewelry businesses. Let’s go over the most important features in a point of sale system. While retail businesses are falling, certain industries are staying strong. There is still a large market for the jewelry and crafts industries. According to Forbes, the crafting industry is worth $36 billion. As is...
If you’re a small business owner, getting a loan may have been crucial to your plan to get things off the ground, so being rejected can be a real kick in the teeth. However, a loan application rejection might not necessarily be the end of the road, depending on exactly why the application was rejected. If you’re in this position,...
Unexpected events occur. Even in day-to-day life, things never go as planned. Everyone can relate! The same goes for business… When all doesn't go as you would like, your business insurance policy will save the day and protect you and your business from everything from natural disasters to unwelcome legal claims and beyond. Unfortunately, there are a number of events...
