Merchant Cash Advance Blog

Managing debt can be very cumbersome for small business owners and inhibit their ability to grow. Consolidation offers a way to more efficiently manage your debt and allow you to continue operating and growing your business. Here we take a look at the benefits of debt consolidation, the importance of positive cash flow, and how a business cash advance can help get you back on track.

As people begin to venture back out into the world and take trips, small business owners will once again need to focus their attention on drawing in foot traffic. Simply getting people to come into your establishment gives you a chance to make a sale. While a great deal of business has been done online over the last year, the in-person interactions and relationships built are what make small businesses stand out. Here we take a look at five ways to increase foot traffic to your small business.

Opening up additional revenue streams is a smart financial move for forward-thinking restaurant owners. There is a great deal of opportunity for restaurants to try their hand in specialty retail. In many cases, your potential customers will already be in your establishment. There is also room for a completely separate business that takes place entirely online. Here we take a look at five ways to add retail to your restaurant business model.

Customer feedback can be an invaluable tool in improving many different facets of your restaurant business. Creating a formal survey is one of the best ways to solicit this information, and offering an incentive can increase the number of surveys filled out. When possible, you want these surveys to be digital, whether online or on a kiosk at the guest's table. Surveys can be used to improve your service, décor, and menu. Here we take a look at ten questions to ask when surveying your restaurant guests.

The bar area in your restaurant has tremendous potential to generate revenue, and there are some simple upgrades owners can make to draw in customers and increase sales. As things begin to open back up, getting your bar ready should be a top priority. Customers are anxious to get out and socialize. Offering them a fun and entertaining experience from the get-go will have them coming back for more. Here we take a look at how to upgrade your restaurant bar experience.