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Online giants such as Amazon have become the biggest competition for specialty retail stores. The convenience and often prices cannot be matched, but there are other ways small businesses can gain a competitive advantage. Here we take a look at eight ways specialty retail can compete with Amazon.

Labor Day weekend can be very profitable for restaurant owners that plan ahead. Putting on an event is a great way to draw in customers and increase profits. While there will need to be careful planning and organization, it can be well worth the effort. Here we take a look at how to celebrate Labor Day at your restaurant.

Salons were hit particularly hard by the pandemic, and many are still trying to find ways to get previous customers back in the door and acquire new ones. Much of salon advertising is done by word of mouth, but in order for your business to grow, you need to invest time and money into marketing initiatives. Allocating a budget for these activities is a must to grow your business. Here we take a look at five smart ways your salon can invest in marketing.

When disaster strikes, a small business can be stuck with a hefty bill. Lately, it seems like superstorms and natural disasters of all varieties are occurring at an exponential rate. Despite the wide variety of threats that risk the infrastructure of a small business, the fact is that many companies are not prepared. As a small business owner, it can be tough to prepare for everything. However, being prepared can help your business be more equipped to handle disaster and the rebuild that may follow.

In part one of our restaurant technology series, we covered five of the most important investments restaurant owners can make to achieve sustained growth. Since tech has become so vital to the industry, we've decided to continue this series with five more investments that have become essential to operating a successful restaurant.