PCI DSS and Your BusinessOct 11, 2010
An introductory guide to mandatory security guidelines.
Does Your Restaurant Need a Digital Marketing Manager?Oct 7, 2010
I'd been talking with owners a lot lately about mobile marketing and social media marketing for their restaurants and the question kept coming up - "Do we need to hire someone to do all this stuff?" See what I have to say, plus what might be required.
Restaurant Technology in a Restaurant Redesign: The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar, Miami BeachOct 5, 2010
The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar recently completed an extreme renovation taking almost a full year to complete. We talk with owner Shareef Malnik about his philosophy of integrating tech into his award-winning restaurant.
Q and A with The Brewster House Bed and Breakfast on Using Social MediaAug 19, 2010
In Heather's interview with Brewster House they talk about using social media for marketing and customer connections. Good insights and advice from hospitatlity pros making it happen!
The Secret Ingredients in the Recipe for Online Sales SuccessAug 17, 2010
A Profile of the success that Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has had online extending its brand and sales to customers all over the country (and world).
Hip Flip TipsAug 16, 2010
Check out these tips for using the versatile Flip camera for shooting videos you could use for your restaurant.
Five Web Must Do's: Making The Most of an Internet Web Site for RestaurantsJul 13, 2010
Your web site should be an ultra-effective 24 hour/7 day a week sales person and marketing tool for your restaurant. Here are five must-do's for independent restaurateurs to help make the most of their Internet program.
Increased Value of Online Restaurant GuidesJun 30, 2010
Dale answers the question of why restaurants should make sure their listings with online guides are as effective as possible.
The Top 10 POS ChecklistJun 22, 2010
With these ten key points in mind, you'll be able to look beyond the product menu to see an application's real ingredients - and satisfy your hunger for true performance.
Four Things Your Restaurant Needs to Know About Text Message MarketingJun 20, 2010
Everyone is talking about mobile marketing, yet few business are using it -- and of those using it, very few are using it well. Adam shares some key tips...
Fishbowl at NRA 2010 (video)Jun 6, 2010Facebook Offers Significant Value to a Restaurant's Marketing StrategyApr 29, 2010
Andrew gets into the numbers behind Facebook -- What people do with their Facebook accounts as it relates to restaurants...and what it means for you and your restaurant.
Getting Clever With Your Restaurant Coupon Strategy (Video)Apr 7, 2010
This segment digs into how to cleverly use coupons. Forget about BOGO! Nathan gets way past that and shares some great tips as well as restaurant success stories.
8 Ways To Harness The Power Of YouTubeApr 1, 2010
You have a video and you've successfully uploaded it to YouTube. Now what? Micki & Tony share eight tips to maximize the marketing power of YouTube.
Increase Sales with Text Message MarketingMar 28, 2010
While some marketing programs seem to be getting more complex, text message marketing is exploding because it effectively addresses basic marketing needs.
Getting Your Restaurant Review on GoogleMar 26, 2010
A review of the top 5 Sites Picked Up by Google's Local Business Center, plus analysis of other players in the market.