business intelligence

Your March forecast for restaurant sales

Hindsight is 20/20, so here’s a look at how restaurants did last March so you can better prepare for the month

Mar 01, 2018

Which states are the most expensive for eating out?

Eating out is one of America’s favorite pass-times. But it can also be a bit pricey, especially if you live in one of these ten states.

Feb 20, 2018

How long would your business survive if sales stopped?

Which cost small businesses more: theft, a flood in your store, or a negative review?

Feb 15, 2018

Keeping your business running is like keeping your car running

Monitoring your business health is key to preventing small hiccups from becoming total breakdowns.

Feb 14, 2018

Do local restaurants feel the love on Valentine’s Day?

When it comes to the most romantic day of the year, local restaurants aren’t feeling the love.

Feb 13, 2018

Even small businesses need to do competitor research

You don’t need to be a tax expert to file your taxes; you don’t need to be a business analyst to research your competitors.

Jan 31, 2018

3 insights every small business owner needs

Small business owners need to be informed, but they don’t have time to inundate themselves with research. Where should they focus?

Jan 23, 2018

5 things to discuss with your CPA about the new tax bill

While there are many unanswered questions, we only have one: how does the tax law affect small businesses across America?

Jan 22, 2018

Understanding your customer profiles

Knowing your customer types means you’ll know how to keep their business and keep them happy.

Jan 16, 2018

Instinct isn’t enough

Running a business that thrives in the digital world takes guts… and tech

Jan 11, 2018

Report: Sales were down on Small Business Saturday this year

Sales slowed on Small Business Saturday compared to last year, but there’s still a lot to like about a day that’s dedicated to driving business to Main Street.

Nov 29, 2017

Willamette Valley Music: Striking a chord with consumers in the age of Amazon

Consumers who want to make sweet, sweet music still trust local businesses with deep expertise and quality instruments over online retailers. Here’s how an Oregon music company is humming along in spite of Amazon’s growing influence.

Nov 20, 2017

Alaska, Maryland, and North Dakota are the friendliest states to local retailers on Black Friday

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and December 23 were the biggest holiday sales days for small business retailers last season. We broke down the impact on all 50 states.

Nov 16, 2017

When should your food & beverage business be open this holiday season?

Turns out, New Year’s Eve has some stiff competition for the top sales day for local restaurants, bars, cafes, and eateries.

Nov 15, 2017

Black Friday is the top holiday sales day for small retailers, too

Small Business Saturday is great, but Black Friday is even bigger for local retailer hoping to cash in on the holiday shopping madness.

Nov 14, 2017

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