Category: Guest Posts

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What Small Businesses can do in the Slow Season: Experts Weigh In

We live in interesting times. Crisis begets innovation, and we asked 9 marketing experts – 8 digital marketers and 1 intrepid business owner – to suggest what marketing tactics small...

/ March 26, 2020
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Restaurant Staffing: How to Attract Top Quality Employees

Restaurant staffing is one of the keys to success in the F&B business. Hiring is one of the most important task for any business owner. Finding the best possible employees...

/ November 27, 2019
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How To Show Your Customers You Are Customer-Centred

How can you show that you’re a customer-centric business, rather than just paying lip service? Two research reports — “State of Service” and “State of the Connected Customer” — explain what...

/ November 6, 2019

5 Ways to Finance a Second Location For Your Store Business

Opinions expressed by CandyBar contributors are their own; this guestpost is contributed by Fundera.  Opening up a second location for your small business is an exciting but daunting task. And...

/ October 7, 2019
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How Customer Loyalty Works Differently In The B2B Space

B2B customer loyalty differs from the B2C context. This guestpost from MicroStartups shares some context. Why B2B Loyalty is a challenge compared to B2C The relationship between B2C and B2B...

/ July 29, 2019
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How Tech is Changing Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations

F&B operators now have many options for tech to improve restaurant operations. This guestpost from CardUp examines options for technological solutions beyond just point-of-sales & staffing software. In today’s world,...

/ July 15, 2019
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Every Question You Have About Restaurant Financing, Answered

Starting your own small restaurant or cafe can be a dream – but you’ll need help along the way, along with some starting capital. Our friends at Fundera offer some...

/ December 4, 2018
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How to deal with Price Shoppers and Tire Kickers for Small Businesses

Price Shoppers and Tire Kickers: What To Do When Tough Customers Like Price Shoppers Call Your Business It’s every business owner’s dream to turn each interaction with a potential customer...

/ November 13, 2018