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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.

Food and Beverage Guides & Resources

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The Winners of Merchant Maverick’s 2021 Opportunity Grants Program For Black, Female Entrepreneurs

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Opportunity Grant Program! Each one of the winning businesses will receive $10,000 in grant funding from Merchant Maverick to help cover current and future expenses. We wish every one of these women the best of luck going forward and strongly believe that they have what it takes to succeed long-term.

The 6 Best POS Systems For Bookstores

You’ve got bookshelves full of books — but do you have a POS system to track all those sales? Here are 5 great bookstore POS systems to check out, complete with inventory management, eCommerce support, and more!

How To Do Payroll: A Step-By-Step Guide

Payroll processing is the method of paying employees and contractors, including managing payroll taxes, withholding, deductions, calculating pay, and keeping payroll records.

Payroll has an impact on your business’s finances (especially considering salary inflation), tax liabilities, and your employee management. Not only will you have to account for employee payments and payroll taxes in your business budget, but you’ll also need to ensure that your employees are compensated fairly, on time, and in accordance with the law.

Get Your Invoices Paid Faster With These 10 Tips

Tired of slow-paying customers? Get your invoices paid faster with these ten tips.

Capital One VS Wells Fargo Business Banking Comparison

Capital One and Wells Fargo offer similar business banking services, including FDIC insurance on checking and savings accounts, as well as physical locations for doing business. However, only one offers true nationwide reach, and if you’re looking for merchant services or unlimited transactions, you’ll see clear differences.

Capital One VS Chase Business Banking Comparison

When it comes to deciding between Chase vs Capital One business banking, the competition is close. Both offer branch access, cash deposits, savings options, and access to credit. Which one will be a better fit for your small business?

The Best Commercial Real Estate Loans For Small Business

While commercial mortgages have lower interest rates relative to other types of business loans, they are generally more expensive than comparable residential mortgages. This reflects the higher risk inherent in commercial development.

Best Business Credit Cards With No Credit History

If you don’t have a credit score, a credit card is the best way to kick off your journey to creditworthiness. Check out our favorite credit cards for no credit!

Lightspeed Vs Toast: 2024 Comparison

We recommend Lightspeed for small to midsize restaurants focused primarily on quick-serve and fast-casual orders because the software is affordable, you can install it on any iPad, the inventory management is best suited for buildable items and combo meals, and a straightforward loyalty program is available on all plans.