Month: September 2023

New thing? Subscription Models For Restaurants

Restaurants, including large chains like Panera and P.F. Chang’s, but also local eateries and coffee shops are increasingly adopting subscription models to secure steady revenue and customer loyalty. These subscriptions can offer perks like free delivery, favorite dish selections or free beverages. According to this online piece on AP News, this model is capitalizing on the growing trend of Americans who subscribe to various services like streaming and groceries. While it hasn’t become a dominant aspect of the restaurant marketplace, it is something that small businesses might want to consider to stay engaged and competititve.

Avoid These Pitfalls If You Are A Small Business Owner

This post from LegalZoom which was recently updated in September 2023 highlights the top ten mistakes made by new business owners. The list includes:

  1. Not having a business plan
  2. Not having a marketing plan
  3. Impatience
  4. Overspending
  5. Underpricing
  6. Not forming the right business entity
  7. Thinking you don’t need insurance
  8. Not having a written agreement with your business partners
  9. Failing to protect intellectual property
  10. Thinking you can do it all yourself

Check out the link to read more detail about what to do if you think you are falling short in that area as the post goes into depth on each item in the list.

Thinking About Your Company Footprint

Even if you are a small business, you can still be thinking about ways in which you can reduce your environmental impact. This article posted in Entrepreneur shares 8 items to consider when determining practical ways to reduce your company’s impact on the planet. From energy efficiency in the office to flex scheduling to rethinking the office supplies you purchase, every change we make helps to make a difference.

Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

In this recorded webinar from May 2023, Andrea Ippolito, founder and CEO of SimpliFed and Director of Women Entrepreneurs in STEM at Cornell University discusses the opportunities and challenges women entrepreneurs face when launching a business while raising young children. With two small children of her own, Ms. Ippolito is an expert on starting a company and watching it grow while concurrently ensuring that her children thrive.