When opening an account with a bank or financial institution, you’re highly likely to be provided with a debit or credit card, depending on the type of account being opened. When you receive your debit or credit card, you’ll notice that it has certain letters and numbers embossed on it. But what do these letters…
As a small business owner, you have probably considered the thought of expanding your business. This could be in the form of launching new products, expanding into new territory or some other means of expansion. With the changing times, you need to consider how to take your business further and not remain stagnant. This blog…
We may receive money in our bank accounts for various reasons – services rendered, goods sold, as a gift or any other reason you can think of. In fact, bank transfers are so common that thousands, if not more, take place on a daily basis. But if you’re new to receiving bank transfers, you might…
“Brand” is a rather big buzzword in marketing. “Does your company have a memorable appearance or brand persona?” or “How does your brand speak to your customers?” are common questions that arise regarding brands. But what exactly does this term mean? In our crowded and noisy business landscape, it’s sometimes hard to stand out from…
Research indicates that since the onset of contactless payments, billions of transactions have been made with this new method across Europe. If you own a contactless debit or credit card or device and you’d like to find out how they work, keep reading below: As the name implies, they refer to a method of payment…
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in retail or run a restaurant. Your inventory is the bloodline of your business operations. Gone are the days of using Excel to track, store, monitor, label, package and manage shipping. There are 5 great apps available today to help your small business manage its inventory. With insights from Camino…
Mobile shopping has become a big part of our daily lives, especially with evolving digitalisation. In fact, over 70% of online sales in the UK last year were made using mobile devices, according to Statista. This shift from desktop to mobile payments means e-commerce businesses need to rethink how they connect with online shoppers. Whether you’re…
Going online in these troubled times is a consideration that many business owners are seriously thinking about. With an online shop or website, you can take your business to the next level and help your business stay afloat and even thrive during the current pandemic. But how do you start your online shop? What are…
We are all feeling the discomfort of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses are massively restricting their operations or temporarily closing their doors due to restrictions on physical contact.
Opening a restaurant could mean the running of a very successful business venture. If you love serving delicious food and have an entrepreneurial streak running through you, then opening a restaurant is the ideal solution. Don’t get us wrong. It will take a lot of work – such as preparing the venue, gathering, training and…
Unless you’ve studied accounting, dealing with Value Added Tax (VAT) is likely to be a confusing, difficult and rather murky topic, especially for restaurant owners who are just starting out. When it comes to the accounting of restaurants, it is important to understand the subtle distinctions of when VAT is applied on foods. The type…
In today’s digital and modern world, the business arena is so dynamic and technology-oriented that we sometimes fail to acknowledge the smaller pieces of the marketing puzzle. Receipts are a perfect example of a merely forgotten and often underestimated tiny rock in the marketing mix that can actually turn your business around.
If you are hoping to turn your restaurant into a long-term success story, focusing solely on the quality of the food will not be enough. Although restaurant customers often are firstly tempted by your menu, once in your restaurant, they will look for so much more. The way they are greeted, the attitude of the…
If you were asked to define your favourite restaurant with a few words, what would they be? Delicious food, culinary creativity, a vibrant atmosphere? For a restaurant to keep its customers happy and returning, all of the mentioned are essential, and not only. Offering exceptional customer service is at the core of prosperity and will…
If you’re an entrepreneur with a love for food and are looking to open up a restaurant that showcases your creative flair, style and culinary delights, this blog post is the perfect starting point for you! In it, we cover six tips on important things you need to know about the front of house restaurant…
