How Can Restaurants Manage and Improve Their Reputation?

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These days, reviews mean everything. Both new and established restaurants heavily rely on them for new customers. But does your restaurant have the time to respond to each and every review on Google, Yelp, FourSquare, OpenTable, Zomato, Trip Advisor, etc? In a 2018 survey from BrightLocal, “86% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses” and “89% of consumers read the businesses’ response to reviews.” Restaurants can no longer ignore online restaurant reputation management; it can mean the difference between a fully booked dining room or complete dissolution of the business.

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7 Tips for Carpal Tunnel Relief

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Your employees make the biggest difference, which is why protecting their health is the number one priority of any business. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ergonomic disorders are the fastest growing work-related injury and accounts for “56 percent of illnesses reported to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.” And carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common ergonomic injury.

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3 Benefits of a Restaurant POS System

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Nearly every reputable retail business and restaurant operates using a Point of Sale (POS) system. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a brick-and-mortar store that DOESN’T have one these days. A good POS system keeps accurate records of cash flow, simplifies communication, and reinforces cyber security measures. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons why your restaurant needs a quality POS system as soon as possible.

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6 Common Time Management Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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Tick, tock, tick tock. Time waits for no one. So, instead of creating overwhelming to-do lists, identify the root of your time management problem. Where are you spending most of your time? Can some tasks be shifted to someone else on the team?

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First Aid For Cuts and Puncture Wounds

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Having a proper first aid kit with first aid supplies is crucial in the workplace to assist injured people before professional help can be given. This guide will help you prepare for emergent and non-emergent incidents that happen at your business. If you’re ever unsure of what to do to help an injured person, call for help. The wrong move can make things worse.

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8 Best Practices for Running a Successful Restaurant

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Running a successful restaurant is hard-work, no doubt about it. It requires a significant investment of time, money, creativity, and passion. It’s also one of the most competitive, rewarding, and risky industries out there. But what does it really take to stand the test of time and become a foodie favorite? Below are 8 best practices that can lead to a profitable and lasting restaurant.

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Employer Tactics for Responding to an Aging Workforce

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Protecting an Aging Workforce    

Many changes take place in our bodies and minds as we age. This requires employers to take steps to adapt the workplace and jobs before an injury occurs. The key to keeping an aging workplace safe is having a manager, administrator, safety or health professional who understands the value of an aging workforce as well as the risks facing older employees. Management should also be asking some key questions like: How is an aging workforce affecting employee productivity? And what are some strategies that employers are implementing to accommodate the aging workforce?

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How to Report Data Security Incidents

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This entry is part 27 of 30 in the series Data Security

What Is Data Breach?

Data breach is the exposure of sensitive customer information due to hacking, theft or the accidental release of data. Business owners are expected to exercise discretion and due diligence to protect their customers’ data from a breach.

Imagine you just received a call informing you that your business and customer records have been compromised. What do you do?

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Increasing Employee Motivation

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Building a strong team is critical to the success of a restaurant, bar, or any business. While it’s normal for employees to sometimes hit a lull in productivity, there are some supporting activities that a manager can implement to boost engagement and strike motivation within the ranks.

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