Melissa Whitten

Sharing digital files is an integral part of business operations. A 2016 Hubspot study revealed the average business stores 162.9 terabytes of data. These businesses estimated their accumulated data would increase by over 50% within a year and a half. That data represents priceless information, but it’s only useful if you can share it with other users quickly and securely.

The first email marketing campaign was in 1978. It went out to 400 people and generated $13 million in sales, according to TowerData. Decades later, email marketing still generates the best ROI of any channel. Our culture has changed a lot since that first email blast, and it’s important to evolve your email marketing tactics to keep up with new consumer expectations.

Dog coats come in as many styles as our hair, but unlike human hair, their coats play a significant role in maintaining proper health. Your dog’s fur might be short and smooth, long and silky, wiry and curly, or even thick and corded like the Hungarian Sheepdog. Whatever type of coat your pup has, it’s working hard to store vital nutrients, keep their internal temperature regulated, protect them from abrasions and infections, and keep them properly hydrated.

Finding the right employees is a challenge in any industry, but especially for restaurants. The restaurant industry has a notoriously high turnover rate – over 70%. Every time you have to hire and train a new employee, you’re investing time and money with no promise of a return on that investment. Not to mention, it’s stressful for you and the rest of your staff.

Recipe cards are the key to BOH training by minimizing food waste, increasing consistency, and making your restaurant more money.

Every server’s goal is to earn more tips. No server is getting rich off their hourly wage. Instead of lamenting the typically low hourly rate, embrace the fact that you can give yourself a raise any time. You just have to sharpen your server skills.

The number one thing you can do to get better tips is to learn how to read your table. Rather than a specific action, reading a table is more a style of service.

Restaurants aren’t known for offering job benefits or perks. It’s difficult when profit margins for the industry are often less than 6%, but job benefits are one of the best ways to ensure you keep good employees.

Maintaining a low turnover rate means you save money by not having to constantly interview, hire, and train new staff. Keeping employees long-term also means you have a staff that knows your restaurant inside and out and can keep things running smoothly no matter what. In short, job...

Gassy Dog? Learn About the Causes, Treatments & More

Few things can clear a room faster than a gassy dog. One minute you’re enjoying some cuddles with your pup, and the next, your dog toots and you’re running from the smell.

A little gas from your dog might be unpleasant (for both of you), but it’s nothing to worry about. However, if your dog has excessive or sudden gas, it could indicate a problem. We’ll cover what causes this, potential solutions, and when it’s time to talk to your vet.

Your brand exists in a world of diversity, and it’s time for your marketing to reflect this. Focusing on inclusive representation will build stronger relationships with consumers and increase your revenue. The good news is that you already have everything you need to make this happen — the unique individuals in your audience and the content they create.
To get started, review your current marketing content to see which groups aren’t being represented.

Restaurant guests have a big impact on how a server’s day goes. Like with other service jobs, there are bad customers and there are great customers. We like to focus on the positive, so we spoke to 7 restaurant servers to hear their stories about the best table they ever waited on.

Some restaurants will hire a server based on simple interview questions such as, “Do you have experience?” or “Can you work weekends?” But it’s usually not that easy. You should always go into a server job interview expecting to have an in-depth discussion with your potential employer about your experience and skills.

Food safety is one of the most important issues a restaurant kitchen has to consider. Unsafe handling of food can make customers sick, result in health code violations, and cause unnecessary food waste. The good news is it’s easy to prevent food contamination with proper training and documented processes.

The positive benefits of sitting down for a homemade meal are well documented. Everyone wants to come home to a delicious meal, but the time investment that comes with cooking dinner is no joke.

With summertime in full swing and the Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s prime grilling season! Whether you’re a grill master or just getting started, these tips will help you have a safe and delicious barbecue experience this summer.

“Sometimes you meet people who change your life for the better. Those people are bartenders.”

If you love to talk to new people and thrive in fast-paced, sometimes rowdy environments, bartending is the perfect job for you. With a little upfront investment of your time and energy, you can become a bartender in just a few months. It’s a fun, highly social job that has the potential for great pay.