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The holiday shopping weekend that encompasses Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday is vital to the bottom line of small businesses across the country. Plan ahead, promote early, and don't just offer the same deals as everyone else. Try to come up with something that will really stand out and attract attention. So, if you're a small business owner, how can you ensure you get the most out of this holiday shopping weekend? Here are some tips:

Your business's profit margin measures the percentage of revenue you keep after paying all your outgoing expenses. It sounds simple but understanding your profit margin is critical to running a successful business.

The holiday shopping weekend is when many businesses look to get into the black for the year. Small Business Saturday was developed to focus on local businesses and take some attention away from big box stores and online giants. You can take advantage of this focus and increase your holiday sales in several ways, but you’ll need a plan. Here are five tips to increase Small Business Saturday revenue.

If you're like most restaurant owners, you are always looking for ways to improve your business. One way to do this is by cross-training your employees. This can help improve efficiency and productivity in your restaurant. However, there are right and wrong ways to cross-train your employees. Here we discuss the do's and don'ts of cross-training restaurant employees!

IIf that help wanted sign is hanging in the window of your restaurant, you're not alone. Restaurant owners have been struggling for years to find enough workers. If you're tired of doing every job by yourself, have you considered automation? According to a new Capterra study, 76% of the restaurants surveyed use three or more automated tools.