Starting and maintaining a business is hard work. As the business owner you have to invest your time and money into the business, and then face the daily challenges that come along with owning one.
The Pros and Cons of Franchise Ownership
There are thousands of franchises and even more franchise locations throughout the United States. The total number of franchises is expected to be 770,368 in 2014, rising by 12,915 from the total number in 2013, with quick service restaurants representing the largest subdivision in franchising. Buying a franchise is becoming more popular because the idea […]
The Ultimate Guide to Grand Openings For Bricks & Mortar Locations
A grand opening or re-opening is important for every business. It’s a time to have some fun and get involved with your community, as well as a critical part of your long term success for many small businesses.
Image Quality – Signage 101
In this edition of Signage 101 we discuss all things regarding image quality and graphics. After reading through this you’ll have no problems with pixelation, file types, resizing images and even transferring large files. Give it a read and then jump over to our design tool as a seasoned veteran ready to design your own […]
Window Signage Options – Signage 101
Our “Signage 101” series helps you make sense of the world of signage and all of its different options. We’ve previously put together a video on vinyl banners and talked about every last thing you’ll ever need to know about grommets. Today we’ll tackle signage options for windows.
Small Business Taxes – To Hire or Not To Hire
Tax season isn’t everyone’s (or anyone’s) favorite time, but it comes along every year and since taxes must be paid, there’s nothing we can do but get them done. In the past, the only option was to hire a tax professional. Today, because of advanced technology, people can do their own taxes through software programs […]
Controlling Food Costs In A Restaurant
Anyone who has ever run a quick-service or full-service restaurant knows just how big of a factor food costs are to their ultimate success. While the industry, especially quick-service restaurants, presents unique challenges for staffing, most owners would say that controlling food costs is one of the most important keys to running a profitable restaurant. […]
Store Layout and Customer Flow – Does It Matter for SMBs?
In order for a business to be successful and earn revenue, it must know its customers. Two things that go hand-in-hand in helping a store do that are implementing the correct store layout and understanding customer flow.
