Coffee Shop Trends and Must Haves

Aug 19, 2016

Coffee Shop Technology Trends and Must HavesTechnology has transformed the modern day coffee shop.  Small businesses looking to compete with the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts need to lean heavily on the technical revolution.  While you don’t want to sacrifice the feel and atmosphere of your coffee shop to incorporate the latest technical trends, there are certain things that are now common place and expected of an up to date coffee establishment.  Some of these items will require a significant upfront investment but the revenue returns will help to grow your coffee shop.  These are the amenities that will draw customers in and keep them in your establishment for a longer period of time.  Providing convenience, customer service and the ability to perform business tasks while enjoying a cup of brew will have a big impact the longevity of your coffee shop.  Bookkeeping and inventory management software can also help your company run more smoothly and allow you to focus on business development.

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Topics: Retail, Small Business, Coffee Shop

5 Industries that Benefit from a Merchant Cash Advance

Aug 18, 2016

5 Industries that Benefit from a Merchant Cash AdvanceTruth be told, just about any small business can benefit from the use of a merchant cash advance.  With no strict guidelines to pigeon hole you, you’re able to use these advances as you deem fit.  While Quikstone Capital Solutions will work with any small business owner, we have a great reputation and experience with several industries.  There are many success stories that span across all of these different businesses and many different ways owners decided to distribute their funding.  Here we will detail some of the key industries Quikstone Capital Solutions specializes in and the different ways our customers have used their merchant cash advance for growth opportunities.

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Topics: Merchant Cash Advance

Mid 2016 Food Industry Trend Report

Aug 16, 2016

Mid 2016 Food Industry Trend ReportNow that we’ve moved past the half way point of 2016, it’s time to take a look at this year’s food industry trends.  Whether you’re in the restaurant, whole foods, green market, catering, bakery or produce stand industry, keeping up with food trends will help your business to thrive.  Being the first in your area to capitalize on these trends can provide you with loyal customers for years to come.  Today we take a look at 2016's biggest trends thus far.  Many of these may seem obvious, but you might be surprised about a new trend that could help to grow your business.

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Topics: Bakery, Restaurant, Catering

How To Make Your Liquor Store More Appealing

Aug 12, 2016

How To Make Your Liquor Store More AppealingAs the owner of a liquor store, chances are you have a loyal set of customers.  In order to continue to grow and draw in new customers, it’s important that you adapt to trends and take steps to boost liquor store sales.  Transforming your liquor store into an upscale shop can be a challenge.  There are many different ways you can increase the appeal of your store.  Combining convenience with superior customer service and product offerings can help your liquor store give off a great first impression and allow you to expand your existing customer base.  In order to grow, you’ll need to make some changes.  This will involve an investment, but the increase in revenue will be well worth it.  Here we’ve outlined some of the best ways to make your liquor store more appealing.

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Topics: Liquor Store

Back To School – Back To Business

Aug 10, 2016

Back To School – Back To Business

Now that school is back in session, it's time to get back to business. Although this time can mean a few slow months for some small businesses, there are several things you can do to remain productive and grow your business.  Preparing for future busy times and making improvements inside and out are great ways to spend this down time.  While it may not be slow for every business, these tips will help you to spend this potential slow season being proactive.

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Topics: Merchant Cash Advance, Small Business