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Brands, Schmands

Sandy Hammer

October 20, 2015

In the events industry, differentiating yourself from the competition can help make or break your business. But while many caterers understand the...

Business & Operations

Employee meals, the catering industry, and the IRS

Carl Sacks

October 13, 2015

The vast majority — though certainly not all — of caterers provide employee meals. On occasion, caterers tell me they don’t provide meals because...

Food & Beverage

Casino cuisine

National Association for Catering and Events

October 15, 2015

Gone are the days in which there were two main hubs for casinos in the United States—Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Also gone are the days when the $4...

Event Solutions

Wedding PR: Thought Leadership

Meghan Ely

October 13, 2015

Like many in your profession, you may find yourself at a crossroads in the event industry.Perhaps you’re a seasoned veteran and are eager to increase...

Business & Operations

Merchant Cash Advances - Predatory or Lifesaving: Part II

Michael Rosman

November 30, 2015

In my last article, I discussed the advantages of merchant cash advances. While these advances can be useful, and a lifesaver in certain instances,...

Business & Operations

Merchant Cash Advances - Predatory or Lifesaving: Part I

Michael Rosman

November 23, 2015

I recently wrote about some excellent methods for creating cash flow; what I didn’t talk about was borrowing money. As I have previously mentioned,...

Business & Operations

Third-Party Delivery Service - Threat or Opportunity: Part II

Michael Rosman

November 16, 2015

In a previous post, I shared information on third-party delivery services and some issues caterers might face when using these services. Clearly,...

Business & Operations

Third-Party Delivery Service - Threat or Opportunity: Part I

Michael Rosman

November 09, 2015

There are two constants in our business—time is precious and competitors abound. Some days, it is so busy that it’s difficult to get the next day’s...

Business & Operations

How to Survive a Cash Flow Crisis: Part II

Michael Rosman

November 02, 2015

Previously, I wrote about ways to survive a cash flow crisis in your catering business. I shared two important tips – put off paying you bills and...

Business & Operations

How to Survive a Cash Flow Crisis, Part 1

Michael Rosman

October 26, 2015

I recently wrote about ways to ensure timely payment from larger corporate accounts. If you follow my 14 guidelines, the cash management side of your...