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Small business owners have started to realize the benefits of offering gift cards, coupons and membership rewards programs. These promotions have the ability to build brand loyalty, recognition and reach. Here we discuss why your small business should offer these programs and how to implement your ideas.

Equipment purchases represent some of the biggest investments that small business owners in the bakery industry will make. Knowing when to upgrade and replace is essential to keep your business running. New equipment can have an impact on your efficiency, energy costs, the quality of your product and the customer experience. With equipment upgrades impacting so many aspects of your business it’s important to do your research so you make educated purchasing decisions. Here we’ve assembled a list of the 10 most important upgrades you can make to your bakery business.

Having the right marketing tools will help you build your small business brand and save time. Fortunately there are some very affordable options and even free ones that can help you streamline your marketing campaigns.

Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to increase revenue. Keeping your menu fresh by infusing seasonal recipes is a great way to do just that. Your menu should be fluid with your best sellers sticking around while the bottom of your menu continues to churn. This allows your chef to be innovative and will give your restaurant a unique flavor. Here we’ve provided three of our favorite fall recipes to spark some ideas for your own menu.

Labor Day is a celebration of the American worker and highlights the adoption of fair employment practices. Small business owners are tasked more than ever with creating a positive company culture and contributing to the morale of their workforce. Many of the laws that were established in the early 1900’s paved the way for independent business owners with high morale standards to compete with those businesses employing cheap labor. They also provided opportunities for workers to move up the ranks and eventually start businesses of their own. Here are some interesting facts about Labor Day.