by Howard Cannon | Dec 7, 2018 | Anecdotes, Articles
A key element of the menu is the price listed for each menu item. Everything costs something. First it costs you, and then it costs your customer. So how do you determine how much to charge for whatever you decide to sell? You can determine the price range of your...
by Howard Cannon | Dec 6, 2018 | Articles
If you have a pending lawsuit that pertains to a restaurant or bar industry legal matter, you need to know what “shared space” is, how it applies to your underlying legal matter, and the role that OSHA guidelines, codes and safety rules will have. Shared space is an...
by Howard Cannon | Dec 4, 2018 | Articles
Rules are not made to be broken. Or else why write them? Just as important as having a policy and procedures manual is abiding by it on a consistent basis. For instance,if you state that you will not condone any form of theft and that theft will result in immediate...
by Howard Cannon | Dec 3, 2018 | Articles
Spending money and time on marketing is easy as pie. Spending it wisely is more difficult. But, like a recipe, if you take it step by step, you can cook up a great marketing strategy. Resist the temptation to jump into something flashy for the sake of your own ego and...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 29, 2018 | Articles
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) has some very clear guidelines for the work environment. Abide by them! I suggest that you contact your local employment office for not only the EEOC information, but also any local and state guidelines that apply,...
by Howard Cannon | Nov 28, 2018 | Articles
Every time I meet someone who is sharp, whether it be at a conference, at the grocery store, in an elevator, or at a restaurant, I introduce myself, my company, and drop in the following recruiting line: “I must tell you, you are very sharp. You wouldn’t by chance...