Karen Erdelac

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3 Super Summer Baking Recipes

May 24, 2017

3 Super Summer Baking RecipesAs a small business owner, evolving the menu at your bakery and capturing the tastes of the seasons is an integral piece to remaining successful.  While your best sellers should always be available, taking advantage of fresh produce to keep your menu fresh is always in your best interest.  Here we’ve compiled 3 of our favorite summer baking recipes.

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Topics: Bakery

3 Great Summer Appetizer Ideas to Increase Restaurant Revenue

May 22, 2017

3 Great Summer Appetizer Ideas to Increase Restaurant RevenueHere are some great summer appetizer recipes you can use to freshen up your menu this season.  As always, adding your own personal touch to make the recipe yours is a great way to plate truly unique food items and increase restaurant revenue!

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Topics: Restaurant

How To Streamline Your Pool and Spa Service Company

May 22, 2017

How To Streamline Your Pool and Spa Service CompanyThe warm weather is here which means peak season for the pool and spa service industry.  As a small business owner it’s important to maximize your revenue during peak seasons.  Alternatively, it is just as important to streamline and take advantage of opportunities during the offseason.  Here we’ve assembled some easy techniques for getting the most out of every dollar.

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Topics: Pool Service

Planning and Financing Your Restaurant’s 4th of July Celebration

May 19, 2017

Fast Cash To Fund Your Restaurant’s 4th of July CelebrationThe 4th of July can mean big business for restaurant owners that take advantage of their available resources.  It will be here before you know it. A proper celebration can bring in a great deal of revenue and expand your customer base.  Attention to detail is necessary in order for your event to have a positive impact.  The following breaks down each area of your event preparation and what will be needed to turn a profit.

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Topics: Restaurant

How Small Business Owners Can Encourage Innovation

May 18, 2017

How Small Business Owners Can Encourage InnovationIn order to stand out these days you need to take chances and try new things.  As a small business owner you should always be looking to provide cutting edge products and services while utilizing fresh techniques.  Innovation can come in many forms.  Whether you’re developing new products, different uses for current inventions or using traditional techniques to improve upon an already great product, innovation is at the center of small business success.  Brainstorming sessions and employees dedicated to the long term vision of your company will give your innovations the best chance to take hold.  One of the biggest advantages of owning a small business is the ability to make changes and pivot quickly.  Innovative products that meet a specific demand are necessary to remain competitive.  Creating and maintaining a unique brand takes a continued effort and your ability to adapt and change with the times will determine your staying power.  While it’s important not to jump on every passing trend, you always want to be thinking towards the future.  Most owners realize the need for change but it can be difficult to determine where to dedicate your resources.  Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure your company stays on the cutting edge of your industry.

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Topics: Small Business