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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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Free Startup Money: Where To Get A Grant To Start A Business

Could your business qualify for free money via a business grant? Learn about some of the best grants available to small business startups, including green businesses, rural businesses, women-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, veteran-related businesses, minority-owned businesses, and others.

The Small Business Guide To POS Reporting

What types of reports should you look for when choosing a POS? Or, if you already have POS software, which are the most important reports to pay attention to? Read on for a rundown of the top standard POS reports and a sample of systems that provide these reports.

What Is An Auto-Renewal Clause In Merchant Agreements?

To avoid merchant processing agreement auto-renewals be sure to read your merchant processing agreement before signing. It’s possible to negotiate an auto-renewal clause out of your merchant agreement. Additionally, you may consider merchant service providers with month-to-month or pay-as-you go billing options.

What Are Secured Credit Cards?

A secured business credit card should primarily be viewed as a road back to decent credit health. Remember, however, that it isn’t necessarily the best or only path you can take.

What Is A Commercial Loan?

Sometimes called medium or long-term loans, installment loans are what most people think of when they hear the word loan. In most cases, a business that successfully applies for a term loan will receive a lump sum of cash which can then be used for business expenses. In some cases, there may be restrictions on what the money can be used for.

Square Instant Transfers & Other Ways To Access Your Square Balance

Same-day deposits are nearly identical to Square’s Instant Transfer feature. It comes with the same notice that some may have limits, and you may start out with a smaller transfer amount per day and work your way up.

How To Start A Food Truck

Thinking about starting a food truck business but not sure how to start? This article brings you through the whole process step-by-step, from creating a business plan to funding and marketing your business and everything else in between.

What Is Variable APR?

Variable APR isn’t good or bad. If the terms of a variable APR credit card or loan are agreeable for you and your business, great! If not, look for fixed APR options that are a better fit.

Best Small Business Black Friday & Cyber Monday Ideas

Some business owners may find that Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions are more trouble than they’re worth. Read on for some tips on how to maximize your profits during the busiest shopping days of the year to find out if those sales are right for your company.