Recent Articles in Finance & Accounting

Member Content Five Tactics to Help You Save the First-Quarter
Mar 4, 2014
If your business's first quarter numbers aren't looking good, you may be tempted to throw in the towel. There's still time to turn this ship around. Here are five tactics that just might salvage your bottom line.
Member Content Tips for Picking a Restaurant Mobile Payment System
Feb 10, 2014

Kristen takes a look at the benefits of mobile payment systems for restaurants.
Member Content Valentine's Day Sales Up 3.7% in 2014
Feb 6, 2014
Dining & romantic getaways expected to be the big winner for Valentine's Day spending.
Member Content Obtaining Accurate Recipe Costs
Dec 3, 2013
Without determining accurate costs, the operation cannot possibly plan properly for success. Although it's a bit of work says Mark it is energy and money well spent in the end.
Member Content What Kind of Accounting Software Are You Using?
Nov 1, 2013
Questions and considerations for restaurants.
Member Content Nine Steps To Giving Yourself a Fighting Chance For Restaurant Financing
Oct 30, 2013

James shares an in-depth collection of tips and insights for restaurant operators seeking financing.
Member Content 8 Hidden Dangers in Restaurant Lease Agreements
Oct 16, 2013
Restaurant leasing can be a minefield and you need to be protected from unexpected liabilities and expenses. Mark provides an overview of some key lease provisions to be aware of.
Member Content 10 Restaurant Financial Red Flags
Oct 7, 2013

As all restaurant veterans already know, this is a business that is very unforgiving when it comes to achieving bottom line profits. John takes a look at ten "Red Flags" or indicators that point to where current problems may lie and where future problems are likely to emerge.
Member Content For Profit's Sake, Inventory Your Food Cost!
Sep 20, 2013

Food cost is a vital ratio - key to the success of any restaurant as it directly impacts profitability.
Member Content Managing Your Restaurant's Finances
Sep 20, 2013
A handy checklist for determining how optimally your restaurant is managed.
Member Content 5 Risks That Can Hurt Growing Restaurants
Aug 13, 2013
Protect yourself from these five common risks that growing restaurants face.
Member Content The Anatomy of Closing a Restaurant
Aug 8, 2013
We don't like to think about it. Or talk about it. It is especially difficult when your own name is on the door. But sometimes closing your restaurant is the most prudent thing to do.
Member Content For Profit's Sake - Inventory Your Beverage Cost
Aug 7, 2013

Alcohol sales are an easy way to increase profitability because the costs are lower and the gross margin is far greater for beverage than for food. However, beverage costs must be controlled if an operation is to reach maximum potential of gross profit from beverage sales.
Member Content How Much Is Your Restaurant Worth?
Jul 30, 2013
How much money is your restaurant worth? Is it what the equipment and furniture cost? Is it what your sales are - or is it worthless? This article explains the way to value your restaurant business.
Member Content The Sins of Bar Management: Tips for Rescuing Your Bar (Webinar)
Jun 30, 2013

Bartender pouringJoin us as we talk about everything you ever wanted to know about bar facts, but were too afraid to ask...
Member Content Unlocking the Secrets to Analyzing Cost of Goods Sold - Audio Seminar
Jun 22, 2013

Operations expert David Scott Peters shares directly with you what it takes to get COGS under control and how to make your restaurant more profitable. (70 minutes)
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