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A business’s best untapped resource for its brand is its own employees. They make up the faces that customers associate with a brand, whether negatively or positively. So, businesses should put their employees at the forefront of satisfaction efforts so they will want to become brand advocates. Build Brand Loyalty Building brand loyalty among employees isn’t an easy task and … Read More
Small yet Responsible – Corporate Social Responsibility in Small Business
Small, yet responsible—you hear this in reference to children who show maturity beyond their age. This phrase can be applicable to small businesses too! Social responsibility, which is left if the ‘C’ is taken out of CSR, is relevant to one and all, be it a corporate or a citizen. This article explores what CSR means to small businesses and … Read More
Closing the books on 2016
Many trends are poised to affect small businesses in 2017. We highlight a few in our year-end message.
Restaurant traffic remains stagnant. What can you do?
Strong consumer confidence isn’t trickling into the restaurant industry yet. What’s working? And how can you take advantage?
Employee training enables growth, but is it a good investment for your capital advance?
Growing your small business is essential to the long-term health of your business, and many small business owners turn to capital advance as a way to unlock cash to fund that growth. In this post we ask, is employee training and development a good investment for your advance?
New overtime rules take effect December 1. What do you need to know?
New Department of Labor overtime rules take effect on December 1. Is your restaurant ready for the impact it may have?
How To Protect Your Small Business from Employee Theft and Fraud
Think only large corporations are victimized by fraudulent employee actions? A new study on fraud has found that small businesses are actually more likely to experience fraudulent activity by their employees, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Remaking the Restaurant Business Model: Tip Included
A “hospitality included” model is emerging and presents intriguing new option for today’s restaurateurs. Hospitality included creates a more equal pay environment for restaurant employees, while still keeping prices the same for patrons. Could this evolution have a positive impact on your restaurant’s bottom line?
Title III Update to JOBS Act Bringing Big Changes to Equity Crowdfunding
Title III of the JOBS Act will make investing in small businesses and start-ups much easier for any non-accredited investor. But the risk associated with such early investments may outweigh any potential benefit.
Technology Upgrades for Your Small Business
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show provided small business owners with a number of new technologies to boost productivity and save your small businesses money.