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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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15 Need-To-Know Buy Now, Pay Later Statistics For Small Businesses

Buying something now but paying for it later has always been a tantalizing concept. But the idea is gaining even more steam now thanks to current events. Traditionally, people turned to credit cards when they didn’t have the cash on hand to afford a purchase. Today’s consumer is increasingly wary of credit card debt, however, and interest in other avenues has grown. Not surprisingly, a bevy of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have sprung into action to meet the need.

What’s The Difference Between An S-Corp VS C-Corp?

Learn all about C-corporations and S-corporations so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for your business.

What’s The Difference Between VantageScore VS FICO Credit Scores?

Despite the real differences involved in our VantageScore vs. FICO comparison, these differences should have minimal impact on your scores, ability to apply for loans, credit cards, etc. So long as you practice good credit discipline, you shouldn’t have a problem building and maintaining an attractive credit profile.

What Is A Sole Proprietorship?

Registering your business? Wondering if a sole proprietorship is the right business structure for you? Learn the pros and cons of this type of business structure.

How To Deactivate Your Square Account Step By Step

Square offers one of the quickest and easiest setup processes in payment processing and is one of our favorite solutions for small businesses. Still, there may come a time when your business outgrows Square or no longer needs credit card processing. When that happens, you’ll want to know how to cancel your Square account.

Buying VS Leasing Business Phone Equipment

If your business doesn’t rely heavily on a phone system, you may not have to purchase equipment at all. Instead, you can download apps from your VoIP provider to make and receive calls, use other communication tools, and manage your phone system from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

Business woman using a toll free number.

What Is A Toll-Free Number?

If you’re already signed up with a provider, you should be able to sign up either online through your dashboard or with a quick call to the sales department. You’ll be able to select your phone number, review the changes, and get your number set up the same day.

How To Identify If Your Business Is Ready For VoIP

While there are some exceptions, most businesses are ready for VoIP phone systems. Existing contracts, lack of stable internet, and businesses that don’t need a phone system may need to do some more research before taking on VoIP.

What is a Virtual Phone Line?

With virtual phone lines, businesses are no longer restricted to overpriced and overcomplicated business phone systems. Keep reading to learn more about virtual phone lines, including what they are and how you can get your own.