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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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Best Side Hustle Ideas You Can Do At Home

When you are looking for your very own side hustle, there are a couple of things you want to consider. Can it actually be a side hustle or is it enough work to be considered a full-time position? Do you have the time and energy to add it to your already busy schedule? Is it something you are passionate enough about (or that makes enough money) that you won’t get burnt out too quickly?

How To Start A Side Hustle: The Complete Guide To Setting Up and Running A Side Business Successfully

Your side hustle may not be your primary focus. After all, you’ve still got bills to pay and health coverage to maintain, so you don’t want to endanger your day job in the pursuit of a dream. Nonetheless, the same elements that translate to a greater likelihood of business success apply regardless of whether your business is your part-time or full-time endeavor.

The 31 Best Small Business Tax Deductions

A tax deduction is a business expense you can use to reduce your total taxable income. According to the IRS, expenses that qualify for deduction must be “both ordinary and necessary.” Expenses that meet these requirements can be written off on your tax return, saving you hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars each tax season.

Best Small Business Health Insurance

We considered more than 10 different small business health insurance providers to create this list. We rated these providers based on how easy it is to get a quote, the type of plans offered, features specifically designed to benefit small businesses, member satisfaction, and overall coverage.

How To Choose: POS VS Cash Register

One of the most important decisions you make as a small business owner is how you will accept payments from your customers. Will you stick with the traditional cash register, or would a modern point of sale (POS) system be a better fit?

The Small Business Guide To Square Gift Cards

You can sell physical or Square gift cards to your customers that can be used online or in-store. These cards work the same as cash when customers purchase your products or services.

How To Use PayPal In Stores

PayPal is synonymous with P2P payments and digital wallets for consumers. Over the years, though, PayPal has also dabbled in creating options for users to pay with their PayPal balances in brick-and-mortar stores. PayPal users can now use NFC technology to spend their balances at shops in the offline world.

Is Cost Segregation Worth It?

Is cost segregation worth it for your property? It depends. While many taxpayers will benefit greatly from cost segregation, this tax strategy isn’t a good fit for all property owners. This may be because the property doesn’t qualify for cost segregation, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits, or for other reasons.

What Are The Different Types Of Payroll & HR Software?

There are four types of payroll software systems to choose from: traditional payroll software, industry-specific payroll software, payroll software for accountants, and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Each option will make it easier to process payroll for your business, but may be designed for specific users or provide advanced services.