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Is Your Company Future-Ready? 9 Keys to Building a Resilient Organizational Culture
The pandemic has been a sobering reminder of the importance of resilience. Although we tend to think of a growth mindset as an individual quality, it can also be an organizational quality.
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The Importance of Starting an Online Store
Customers have embraced online shopping, and starting an online store is increasingly important for a business’s success. If you’re looking to capitalize on this trend here’s everything to know.
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How The Kebab Shop's Digital-Forward Vision is Leading to Incredible Growth
The Kebab Shop not only weathered the pandemic, but is growing, thanks to the digital-forward vision of its founders. Here, co-owner Wally Sadat shares what his team did and continues to do to future-proof their business.
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How Harlem Biscuit Company is Honing Their Operations, One Biscuit at a Time
After chef “Boots” Johnson found himself unemployed, he started selling chicken and biscuits from his garage. He and his business partner share how they turned that pivot into a thriving business, and how they are leaning on tech as they grow.
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How Maison Danel Is Harnessing the 'Collective Spirit' To Thrive
Danel and David de Betelu opened their San Francisco tea salon Maison Danel just before the pandemic. They share the lessons they are taking into the future, and how they learned to connect with the community in a whole new way.
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How MudFire Is Increasing Access in the Ceramics Community
Deanna Ranlett will never let MudFire’s community ethos disappear. Learn how setting up an online store and embracing tools like appointment scheduling software has given Ranlett the space to focus on her mission.
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How Civil Alchemy Created a Family of Brands with Something for Everyone
Civil Alchemy doesn’t exactly fit the typical description of a retail store. They’ve reclaimed the idea of what a retailer can be — from what they sell to how they sell it — and their refusal to do what others do is creating incredible opportunities ahead.
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How The T-Shirt Lady & Son is Building a Legacy for Their Family
The T-Shirt Lady, a mother and son printing agency, offers customized promotional products with print methods ranging from screen printing to embroidery. The business counts Hertz, Disney, Ikea, Target, and Netflix amongst its high-profile customers.
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How 3 Small Businesses Are Reinvesting Their Profits
Reinvesting profits in your business can help your company grow. This reinvesting can take many forms: marketing, purchasing new equipment, paying off debt or hiring.
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4 Ways To Prepare for Predicted Springtime Traffic Increases
Here’s how to prepare your fast-casual restaurant for success when the industry booms in the spring.
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The In-Store Shopping Experience That Will Get Customers Out of Their Houses
Online shopping is here to stay, but there’s also a palpable joy people get during the in-store shopping experience. In fact, our Future of Retail report found that 92% of consumers still miss shopping in person.
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How To Manage Restaurant Inventory Across Multiple Ordering Channels
Tips for what your restaurant needs to do to manage inventory across ordering channels for a seamless restaurant back of house and satisfied customers.
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5 Seasonal Hiring Tips for 2021 Based on 2020 Lessons
Seasonal businesses have to be extraordinarily flexible. But with business looking different now, the tactics needed to successfully hire seasonal workers have evolved too, especially if you’re located in a competitive hiring market.
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What is Drop Shipping? A Guide to Order Fulfillment
Drop shipping is a popular inventory method online businesses are implementing. Learn about how drop shipping works and decide if it’s right for your business.
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How Online Sales and Delivery Helped Papa Noel Have Their Best Season Yet
With the holiday season now behind us, we caught up with Beau to talk about running a seasonal business when business is not as usual. He also lets us in on his modern to age-old tradition that helped Papa Noel have their best year yet.
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How to Make the Most of Word-of-Mouth Marketing
Tips and tricks to get the most buzz around your business with word-of-mouth marketing.
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The Top Restaurant Trends in 2021
Square and Wakefield Research surveyed consumers and restaurants owners to find out what the top restaurant trends for local businesses are for 2021.
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The Top Retail Trends in 2021
What are the top retail trends in 2021? Learn about new shopping trends and look ahead at the evolving retail industry, from innovations in online shopping to physical stores and alternative business models.
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