Sitting at your desk and Googling “best point of sale options for small business” might give you less answers than you think. Features all appear similar, surrounded by splashy graphics that proclaim to the world that their solution is the end all, be all, solution. Combined with cryptic or non-existent pricing options on their website,…
You finally did it. You upgraded your point of sale system. You imported your data. You tossed the old paper spreadsheet into the garbage. Or the recycling bin, if you’re trying to be a bit more green. But then it hits you: you’re not entirely sure how this new POS works or even how to…
If someone came up to you and said “You know how running a business is hard enough? Well, how about you add some extra work on top of that?” you’d probably politely, yet firmly, ask them to leave you alone. When it comes to the omni-channel approach, it can definitely add up to extra effort,…
Treat your restaurant brand as if it were a romantic relationship. While hot and heavy in the beginning, it’s important to notice the signs of disinterest or disharmony so that the changes can be made and interest re-piqued. This will keep the fires stoked, grow the intrigue and curiosity about your restaurant and, in the…
Time is not an abundant asset for small restaurant owners, especially when it comes to the process of hiring a new staff member. With restaurant staff retention rates hovering at near 25% for two years, and an additional 1.6 million restaurant jobs expected to be created by 2028, hiring and staff management is going to…
As the push to increase the minimum wage on a national scale continues to grow, restaurateurs are developing an increased sense of foreboding. The earliest impacts of a sharp minimum wage increase are being seen in metropolitan areas like Seattle and New York, with a mixed bag of results. While some restaurants in these areas…
Businesses switching to a cashless payment model have been trending upward in recent years. According to Capgemini, cashless payments in 2016 reached $486.2 billion, with a forecasted growth of 21.6% globally through 2021. Additionally, the number of cashless transactions in North America has reached 161 billion with little sign of slowing. With cashless payment policies…
Picture it: It’s Friday night after a long week of work. You get home and realize you’re just too exhausted to cook dinner. You also don’t think you feel like spending an hour at a sit-down restaurant. Your stomach rumbles. Clearly, you’ve got to do something. Why not order some delivery? You get fed and…
Culinary experiences are more than just great food. Cozy atmosphere, menus that don’t overwhelm, and personalized service are attractions that most diners seek. While this has been traditionally true for decades now, a trend is building towards restaurants that are little more than a kitchen and a small dining counter. Restaurants following the micro restaurant…
Technology is rapidly taking hold in every aspect of our daily lives. As the technical expectations of consumers grow by leaps and bounds, small business owners are feeling the pressure to stay current on tech trends. Regardless of if you are operating a small retail boutique or a fast-paced eatery, your customer’s service tastes are…