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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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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.

5 Types Of Franchises You Could Own

There are five main types of franchising relationships, each of which represents a different segment of a franchised company’s supply chain. Depending on factors such as the level of control you want over your business, your business experience/skill-set, and the amount of capital you can access, you might decide to open a business format franchise, product franchise, or a manufacturing franchise.

What Is Commercial Truck Insurance & How Much Will It Cost You?

Commercial truck insurance is a grouping of specific insurance policies that cover various possible losses and accidents while a truck is used for business-related purposes (with the exception of bobtail insurance). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration expects you to have $750,000 in primary liability coverage at the bare minimum.

What Credit Cards Are Accepted By Square?

Square accepts Google Pay, Apple Pay, and other NFC payment methods. Square sellers must purchase a $49 Square chip and tap reader to take Apple Pay and Google Pay in person. Square online sellers just need to enable Google Pay and Apple Pay as payment methods in their online store settings.

FedEx VS USPS VS UPS

Which shipping carrier is best for businesses? We’ll compare the top three shipping providers — UPS, USPS, and FedEx — to see which is best in terms of pricing, services, delivery times, and more.

Should You Lease Or Buy Computers & IT Equipment?

Computers, IT equipment, and related items pose unique issues for businesses trying to decide whether to lease or buy. Tech equipment becomes obsolete more quickly than almost any other type of equipment, making it a poor long-term investment. At the same time, many businesses need to keep their tech hardware up-to-date in order to remain competitive. Should you buy or lease your tech equipment? Read on.