There are a few tried and true strategies for starting a restaurant with no money. You can gain (and leverage) industry experience, start a small food business that grows, raise funds, or swing for the fences with the wildcard strategy of entering cooking competitions. I’ll walk you through several ways to start a restaurant with…
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How to Manage Generation Z in the Workplace: Tips for Success
Generation Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to have grown up entirely in a digital world, with technology deeply embedded in their everyday lives. This digital immersion has shaped their behavior, preferences, and expectations. To effectively manage Generation Z in the workplace, it is crucial not only to capitalize on…
How to Start a Restaurant in 10 Steps
Starting a restaurant is a daunting (but thrilling) task that requires careful planning. A passion for food and service is also helpful to push you through tedious tasks like writing a business plan and obtaining permits. I’ve seen new restaurants take six to 18 months to open and cost from $200,000 to over $2 million….
17 Ways to Get Backlinks From High Authority Sites
One of the best search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to rank higher on Google is to get backlinks from high-authority sites. This leads to higher domain authority for your site, improved rankings, and more web traffic—which ultimately boosts brand awareness and sales. To get backlinks, you first need a website and high-quality content, but there…
Hiring Employees & Contractors in Italy: Small Business Guide
Italy offers a deep talent pool and dynamic market that’s ripe with opportunities—but only if you know how to navigate its complexities. Besides the nuances of hiring and labor law compliance, you’ll have to deal with some language barriers, as most Italians are more comfortable speaking in their native tongue. You must decide first whether…
How To Import Credit Card Transactions Into QuickBooks Online
In this tutorial, we’ll cover how to import credit card transactions into QuickBooks Online. You’ll learn how to import transactions automatically by connecting your credit card account to QuickBooks and how to import credit card transactions manually into QuickBooks Online manually in case your credit card isn’t supported by the platform. How To Import Credit…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cost: Formula & Factors Impacting It
It is difficult to provide an exact premium without considering all of the elements of your business. This is because workers’ compensation costs are calculated using a formula that draws on multiple data points—including payroll, state regulations, and industry. Your workers’ compensation premium is written as a dollar amount per $100 of your company’s payroll….
Different Ways to Pay Employees: Options for Small Businesses
Employers have options when it comes to how to pay employees in a small business. Besides the traditional payment methods, like direct deposit, pay cards, paper checks, and cash, there are some alternative options to choose from, such as stock compensation and mobile payments. Each payment option has pros and cons and must be managed…