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Glossary of Insurance Terms
Business insurance should be straightforward and easy to understand. There are a number of terms commonly used but they can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned of business owners. That’s why we created this glossary of insurance terms to help you make more informed decisions about...
Restaurant Fires: 5 Tips for Handling Greasy Rags (to Prevent Spontaneous Combustion)
Rags and towels are handy for cleaning up cooking oil and grease residue at restaurants and bars. However, their usefulness can also make them a severe fire hazard. Spontaneous combustion occurs when heat is generated through rapid oxidation. This causes these fabrics and oils to reach...
3 Tips to Prevent Falls from Heights in the Workplace
Falls are among the top leading causes of injury and death in the workplace. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2018 there were 320 fatal falls out of 1,008 construction fatalities. Have you considered what you can do to help prevent these workplace injuries?...
Employee Skill Assessments
According to Talent Board's 2016 Candidate Experience Research, 82% of companies use some form of pre-employment assessment test. A majority of organizations use these assessments to better understand the “whole person.” A “whole person” is a summary of an individual's intellect, personality,...
5 Tips for First-Time Restaurant Owners
Owning a restaurant is a dream for many that can quickly turn into a nightmare. It’s just about guaranteed that you’ll face obstacles both typical and unforeseen; however, given the right business plan, the proper concept and a resilient staff, your dream could be fully realized. Below are five...
How to Protect Your Business from Wildfires
Did you know that 50,477 wildfires burned 4.7 million acres nationwide in 2019? And according to the National Park Service at least 85% of wildfires are caused by human activity? While Texas and Colorado rank highest for high to extreme wildfire risk, these facts alone should give you pause...
Maintaining Your Restaurant to Prevent Grease Fires
As we’ve discussed in the past, kitchen fires - specifically commercial grease fires - are a common means of destruction in the restaurant setting. Preventing grease fires in your commercial kitchen starts with just that: preventing grease buildup. In addition to cleaning cooking equipment and...
5 Tips for Conducting Performance Reviews
A performance review is a process of assessing an employee's progress toward goals. Performance reviews are important for evaluating and providing constructive feedback to your employees. It’s important to communicate in advance, to set expectations for your employees, and to meet frequently to...
3 Tips: How to Find New Customers for Your Restaurant & Bar
Operating a successful restaurant is no small feat, and the fruits of your labor are dependent on a variety of factors. Quality food and constantly good service coupled with the incentivization of loyalty and a good location should be enough to get you your share of local customers. But what...
How to Start a Restaurant Email List – And Why You Need One
As a restaurant owner you wear many hats: server, host, busser, accountant, and more. At some point, your attention is going to shift to marketing and how to best attract new customers to enter your restaurant and sit down for a bite. One popular marketing channel is the coveted (or dreaded,...