by Judd Farmer | Mar 21, 2019 | News
The rate of female entrepreneurship is on the rise as more women feel empowered than in years past to start a business. However, hurdles such as contract negotiations remain a barrier to entry. The good news about being a female entrepreneur is that most of the...
by Judd Farmer | Mar 13, 2019 | News
Restaurants have been slow to adapt to pay-at-table technology despite the fact that it can save customers time and increase server tips. Imagine for your restaurant faster turnover, increased customer satisfaction, higher tips for the servers, and lower chargeback...
by Judd Farmer | Mar 6, 2019 | News, Point Of Sale
Your business’ most sensitive data, including customer information, is rife for theft by unscrupulous, anonymous actors on the dark web. When it comes to theft at your place of business, long gone are the days of having to worry only about employee shrinkage and...
by Judd Farmer | Mar 4, 2019 | News
The U.S. Labor Department officially has rescinded a rule that employers cannot apply tip credits on the amount of time an employee spends on non-tip-performing duties. For the last decade, one of the most difficult things for a restaurant owner to keep track of was...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 27, 2019 | News
Branding isn’t only for large companies. If you’re a small business owner with robust competition, developing a branding strategy is a must if you’re going to succeed. It takes more than writing a business plan and having enough capital to run a...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 25, 2019 | News
Pick a card. Any card. All major credit card networks plan on raising fees for credit and debit card transactions in April. Don’t print out a new menu, catalog or other marketing collateral that includes product pricing just yet. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 21, 2019 | News
All indicators are pointing up. Business is booming. Now what? Before you expand, keep these growth strategies in mind…. Business is good. So good, in fact, that you’re contemplating opening another location. Or, maybe you’re staying put but thinking about greatly...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 18, 2019 | News
If sales are down because of weather and post-holiday shopping fatigue, use these ideas to drive more revenue. With respect to the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service, if snow and rain and gloom of night are keeping your customers away, here’s some ideas to...
by Judd Farmer | Feb 6, 2019 | News
Want people to celebrate their love at your dining establishment? Here’s how to make your restaurant a destination for Valentine’s Day…. Want to fill your tables all night long on Valentine’s Day? And why wouldn’t you … after all, with the exception of...
by Judd Farmer | Jan 30, 2019 | News
Nobody loves paying taxes, but the good news is if you’re self-employed, there are advantages. But filing yourself takes extra work. First the usual disclaimer: nothing in this article should be considered tax advice. Please consult a CPA or tax professional...
