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The industry challenges to running a restaurant, bar, catering service (and other food and beverage companies) are many. We've researched start-up costs & loans, equipment financing, point-of-sale systems, menu designs, and other software tech products to help you succeed. Take a look at the list of resources below!

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Best Restaurant POS Systems

When it comes to choosing a point of sale system for your full-service restaurant, there’s a lot more at stake than you might initially think.

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The Complete Guide To Oregon Payroll Taxes

The Oregon payroll reporting system, now called Frances Online, can be used to manage payroll reporting for your business. Oregon businesses must sign up to the platform and provide identity verification to use Frances Online.

Best Small Business Grants For Minorities

Learn about the best small business grants for minority business owners and entrepreneurs in this comprehensive article.

The 7 Best HIPAA-Compliant Credit Card Processing Companies For Healthcare Practices

Now more than ever, doctors’ offices and other healthcare providers need an affordable payment processing solution that is as user-friendly for the office staff as it is for patients. Our top providers fit the bill.

How To Check The Status Of Your SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application

On December 27, 2020, a new COVID-19 relief package was signed into law. This package allots an additional $284 billion for a second round of PPP funding, allowing business owners to receive a first or second loan. Applications for this round of funding started the week of January 11, 2021, and will continue through March 31, 2021.

How To Read, Understand, & Successfully Negotiate A Merchant Agreement For Your Small Business

The processing industry is simply not the sort of place where you can expect everyone to be honest and treat you fairly. People in this business can and will take advantage of you – if you let them. Reading your contract before you sign up is your last line of defense against being stuck in a bad deal. Here are our best tips for reading and understanding your merchant contract.

The 4 Best High-Yield Business Savings Accounts In 2024

A high-yield savings account is a good idea for businesses that want to put their money to work for them. High-yield means you can expect a higher-than-average interest rate from the savings account. And that means your money will be working as hard as you do.

How To Start Selling At A Farmers Market

Selling at a farmers market sounds easy but it does require research and preparation. Here’s what you need to know to start selling, the best payment processors to use, and some marketing tips to help your small business grow at the farmers’ market!

How To Start A Lawn Care Business in 8 Steps

So you’ve been thinking about how to start a lawn care business. It’s not all that bad of an idea, but as with all businesses, starting a lawn care business requires effort, resources, and know-how. We’ll go over the steps you should take, where to get funding, and how to set up your lawn care business for success.

SBA 8(a) Program & Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for SBA 8(a) certification, your business must be owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This usually means the business is minority-owned and that the owner doesn’t have many assets. Your company must also sell something that the federal government purchases.