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Tips For Success In The Restaurant Industry

31.10.202416.01.2025Career Ramblings12

If you are starting a restaurant or perhaps purchasing an already established one, be prepared for a daunting journey. The restaurant industry is perhaps one of the hardest to become profitable in, and even then, it is hard to stay profitable. Many people opt to purchase a franchise or chain restaurant, simply because the name […]

Gregory Michael Steinberg of Austin, Texas, on How Austin’s Food Trucks Are Redefining Fast Casual Dining

09.02.202409.02.2024Career Ramblings0

Austin, Texas, has long been celebrated for its vibrant music scene, picturesque landscapes, and a distinct culinary ethos that champions innovation and inclusivity. At the heart of this culinary revolution, food trucks have emerged as a formidable force, redefining the concept of fast casual dining in ways that resonate far beyond the city’s borders. This […]

Methods for Boosting Employee Retention

06.08.202323.01.2024Career Ramblings0

When you’re the owner and operator of a business, one of the most important things you rely on to keep things moving smoothly is a productive staff. Without a strong team of dedicated employees, no work would ever get done, and no profits would ever be accrued. However, if your employees aren’t happy and satisfied […]

The Changing Landscape of Labor Costs, Unemployment, Mental Health, and Disability Accommodations

06.12.202106.12.2021Career Ramblings0

As the economy, business practices, and global current events develop over time, significant changes in workplaces worldwide are unavoidable. Whether you’re an entry-level employee, a business owner, or a CEO, these developing situations in human resources are likely to have some effect on your experience at work. As such, it’s essential to keep abreast of […]

Lockboxes

28.10.2007Career Ramblings2

In my previous posting, I wrote about Virtual PO Boxes. Another similar handy service I use for my own business is a lockbox, which is something my bank offers. It is basically a PO Box I use just for checks that are mailed to me, like for affiliate payments or invoice payments. I get over […]

“Sam’s Pizza Place”

12.09.2007Career Ramblings8

Let’s try something a bit different and look at a scenario. Sam, the owner of a small independently owned pizzeria, developed a new low-fat pizza targeted to health conscious women. Three months after launching the new pizza he observed that the pizza was extremely popular among younger women but not in his intended target market. […]