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How to make a high-performing kids’ menu for your restaurant
For restaurant owners, a kids’ menu can be a boon to profit margins (thanks to lower-priced, kid-friendly items) and to traffic–think parents, their children, and maybe a few of their…
“Parentrepreneurs” share what it’s like having a baby and running a business
But what if you have a small business… and a new baby? While daunting, it’s not impossible, as countless “parentrepreneurs” show us every day. Here, three share their tips for…
Country Friends of Ohio
“At first, I ran the business from my home and took my products on the road by traveling to gift shows,” Cox recalls. “I still go to shows, but now…
How to make payments as easy as possible for your customers and for you
Making payments easy and friction-free won’t fully recession-proof your business, but it’s an important step. Here’s how to make getting paid as easy as possible—for you and for your customers.…
7 tips for marketing to Generation Z
These true digital natives turned 18 in 2015, which means they have started taking on bigger decisions related to attending college, voting, entering the workforce, and other life issues. Some…
Federal funding for small businesses: Understanding the state small business credit initiative
Enter the “State Small Business Credit Initiative” or SSBCI. About the state small business credit initiative The SSBCI is a program from the treasury department that provides federal funding to…
How to start a business in Maryland
However, if you’re looking for a brief breakdown of the steps to starting a business in Maryland, below is a summarized version. 1. Choose a concept and research your market…
6 reasons these real-world merchants use (and love) gift cards
Gift cards can be a serious boon for businesses and customers. They work so well, in fact, that the gift card market has grown to over $300 billion globally. Offering…
Why business owners should pay themselves first
Further, this study found that just over 50 percent of small business owners even pay themselves at all. If this scenario rings true to you, consider a different approach. Pay…
How 5 entrepreneurs turn browsers into buyers at farm and artisan markets
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers markets generate over $2 billion[1] in sales for American farmers. On top of that, they’re a great way to familiarize people with…
