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Running a restaurant isn't easy. There's much more to being a restaurant owner than just developing a menu and buying a refrigerator and an oven. Even before COVID-19 came along to take the economy apart and force us to rethink how we live our lives, being a restaurant owner was a risky career choice. From appliance maintenance to keeping a user friendly website running, all restaurateurs have to be smart and savvy in a number of ways. Let's talk about restaurant maintenance, though, because taking care of your actual business can be easier (and less expensive) than it sounds—as long as you have the right tips and tricks. Whether you run a traditional restaurant, a chain of diners or a cafe, this guide to staying on top of your restaurant's maintenance is for you. Read on for everything...

It goes without saying that Covid-19 significantly impacted the restaurant industry. Thanks to new technologies and emerging trends, opening a commercial kitchen remains a viable and lucrative business venture. Studies show that over 60 percent of foodservice startups fail in the first year. As a newbie restaurateur, we want to help you avoid such a fate. We’ve provided three valuable tips to help you. 1. Secure restaurant financing. There’s no gainsaying that growing businesses need money to scale their operations and increase their margins. Securing the required funds can be overwhelming for a newbie restaurateur. There exist two fundamental funding methods to help startups garner capital—debt financing and equity financing. Debt financing involves using credit cards, bank loans, ...

When you decide to enter a residential treatment center, you’ll inevitably feel some nerves. After all, you’re already dealing with whatever mental health struggles have led you to seek treatment, and now you’ll be doing so in an unfamiliar space surrounded by strangers. Nevertheless, a residential treatment program is undoubtedly one of the best ways to get the treatment you need. To make it easier to get the help you need, many options can make your time in residential treatment easier by keeping you comfortable, reminding you of home, and ensuring your loved ones’ support is clear, even if it’s felt like a lifetime since you last saw them. Of course, before you enter a residential program, be sure to review any guidelines to make sure the belongings you’re hoping to bring are allo...

People in the United States are more health-conscious than ever, and if you have an understanding of dietary supplements and business know-how, you can make serious profits. The fact of the matter is that people are looking for alternatives to medications with harsh side effects and are looking for more natural ways to stay healthy. As a result, many people have started using natural supplements to get the health benefits they're looking for. With the supplement industry booming, now is a great time to launch your supplement company. Continue reading to get some tips that will help you launch a successful supplement brand. Create a plan for your business. Launching a small business is exciting. In fact, it's so exciting that many entrepreneurs forget to write a business plan and the...

Despite regulations and numerous health and safety training, accidents still happen in the workplace, resulting from employee negligence or mistakes, in most cases. These accidents can range anywhere from a minor to a severe injury, and depending on where you work, this can be a typical prodigy. However, what matters is how it's handled. Many people (employees and employers alike) don't know how to handle workplace injuries. For this reason, we've curated four important ways to cope after a workplace. 1. Try to get an attorney. Thanks to the Justice systems today, you're entitled to apply for worker's compensation as an injured worker. In a case where the injury leads to death, your family can receive death and bereavement benefits. While you don't necessarily need an attorney to ha...

As a prestigious and well-recognized construction company, hiring reputable physical laborers is non-negotiable. They must be qualified, capable of meeting your company's deliverables and providing quality results. However, the construction industry seems to be experiencing a labor shortage and high workforce turnover, despite the increasing demand for construction projects. The shortage of reputable physical laborers poses a challenge to construction companies as this affects their costs and ability to meet deadlines, among other issues. Furthermore, hiring unqualified physical laborers exposes you to different types of common accidents on construction sites. For these reasons, here are our tips on how to find reputable physical laborers. 1. Create your hiring foundations. Any cons...

As a prestigious and well-recognized construction company, hiring reputable physical laborers is non-negotiable. They must be qualified, capable of meeting your company's deliverables and providing quality results. However, the construction industry seems to be experiencing a labor shortage and high workforce turnover, despite the increasing demand for construction projects. The shortage of reputable physical laborers poses a challenge to construction companies as this affects their costs and ability to meet deadlines, among other issues. Furthermore, hiring unqualified physical laborers exposes you to different types of common accidents on construction sites. For these reasons, here are our tips on how to find reputable physical laborers. 1. Create your hiring foundations. Any cons...

Independent pharmacies are often looked at as a thing of the past. Though corporate names litter the industry today, private locations were once considered a place to speak with friends and neighbors while getting medications or other necessities. Is there room for an independent pharmacy in today’s economy? That’s an interesting question and one that has several aspects to consider. Is it more than just medication? One of the bi-products of the McWorld mentality is being multifunctional. Businesses have been forced to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the consumer. For pharmacies, this has included an overhaul to their curb appeal. Products designed for a homeowner's outdoor space are now being sold in many pharmacies across the United States, particularly in Ohio. Mangrove Awn...