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The Spice of Life

More and more we see government coming up with ideas on how to run YOUR business. Just keep an eye on them and look for ways to fight legislation -- your trade association for instance -- and make yourself heard. Sure, it is tough to take time to fight rules but if you don't -- who will? ......StayTuned!

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Increasing Productivity

Ever took a phone order? Seems like it added an hour to your day!

Now you can get those orders without the huge labor costs and inefficiency of hanging on the line. Read about another restaurant chain embracing technology and seeing the saves in time and effort to both the customer and the business.....Open another window on your browser and order something now or maybe check out a favorite restaurant equipment supplier :) ......StayTuned!

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20 minutes to bliss and a better you

Your mom or Granny knew about it and now you do too. A nap - just 20 minutes can make you feel better. AND!!! Get this -- it improves the quality of your work. Scientist studies are clear. By recharging you (or your employees) are more accurate with their work which means less accidents, better product, better restaurants. Feeling Tired? Go take a nap!
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Learn how to survive

The Chain Operators Exchange met in Orlando this week and a panel of experts offered some ideas on how to survive in 2010. Sure, there are the obvious ones but you see the point.

One take away is the speed of change in the industry. Things are happening faster and faster every day.

The key thing is that you must always be looking for ways to be smarter, better, quicker than the competition. Here's how. Enjoy! ......StayTuned!

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Learn how to be the best buyer around

There are many guides in the food service industry. There is a great guided designed to provide culinary and purchasing professionals with current, in-depth coverage of the essential concepts of purchasing, store-room operations, and financial stewardship. Click on the link below to learn more.

The key thing is that you must always be looking for ways to be smarter, better, quicker than the competition. Here's how. Enjoy! ......StayTuned!

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Being smart is, well, smart

Let's remember that it is time to review that pricing and see if there are some opportunities. Remember that raising the price has a 100% impact to your margin. You also know that you need to do the pricing changes in a way that is not perceived negatively by your customer. The key is to be strategic in your changes. Your customers can continue to receive the same great value from you -- you just have to make sure they are seeing the value. You can do it with a little help. Read the attached and learn how. Enjoy! ......StayTuned!

WI-FI for ROI

Isn't it funny to think that restaurants need to have internet for their customers? Ten years ago it seemed that this "internet" thing was just getting off the ground. The world is a-changin'!

"Tweets and Eats" and other social marketing

Is Twitter ever going to make money? Who cares?! The key thing is that YOU can make money with the social marketing tool and others that are overtaking the world.

Keep them going and Keep you going

Sure, you know about cutting costs and doing all the extra things you can during lean times. Do you remember to take care of your employees? This is not the time to forget about them. Yes it might be hard for them to find other work......but.......treat them poorly and you will reap what you so.

There is a new ROI - Return on Innovation

Sure, you've heard of the 'other' ROI - return on investment but what is really the key for you is to make that investment is something that is going to have some serious WOW factor to it. check out the way-cool products and equipment. They are award winners!