9 Farmers Market Booth Ideas: FLIP Customers Weigh In
It’s hard to beat the experience of selling at a farmers market. They can be extremely profitable for your food or beverage business, so long as you can stand out from the crowd and attract customers over to your booth! Other vendors can be a great source of inspiration for your business. But, if you’re […]
Get Prepped With Our Food Health Inspection Checklist
The time has come. You’ve been dreading this moment since you decided to start your food business, and now it’s finally here. The health inspector has arrived. Those in the food biz are all too familiar with the looming presence of the health department. Ever watchful, ever waiting to play “gotcha” and shut down their […]
How to Promote Your Food Business on Instagram [Free eBook]
Did you know that Instagram is the world’s second-favorite social media platform? It’s true—people across the globe love Instagram for its visual-first content. With that kind of fan base, it’s no surprise that Instagram is one of the most effective ways to market your food business. Of course, promoting your business on Instagram isn’t as […]
Win Lifelong Customers With These 5 Small Business Customer Service Tips
There’s a reason customer service is considered a desirable skill in so many careers—not only does it help businesses retain loyal customers, but it can also attract new ones through glowing reviews and word-of-mouth. As a small business owner, you have unique challenges in building a loyal customer base. Unlike nationwide chains and franchises, you […]
How to Price Food to Sell: 4 Food Pricing Strategies to Grow Your Business
Last Updated: May 7, 2024 Choosing an effective food pricing strategy is one of the most important things you will do as a business owner. Preparing delicious dishes that sell is the ultimate goal. However, if your food costs don’t justify what you’re bringing in, you won’t be in business for long. Learning how to […]
How to Run a Successful Food Business
Last Updated: May 31, 2024 What does success look like for a food business? When Mimi Nguyen and her husband moved to the U.S. 16 years ago, she struggled to find Vietnamese coffee in the States that reminded her of what she was used to back home in Vietnam. As a result, her premium coffee […]
How to Get Your Business on a Food Delivery App
There’s more to your business than well-prepared food orders and great customer service. One of the many things you think about is your business name, plan, and how you want to run this new endeavor. While your focus may be on attracting customers and building your business, don’t forget to protect your hard work with vendor […]
Five Effective Marketing Strategies for Your Restaurant Business
According to the National Restaurant Association, annual sales across the restaurant industry is $799 billion and they’ve predicted that there will be 16.3 million jobs in the industry by 2027. Let’s just say, the restaurant industry is not going anywhere any time soon. Since the industry is experiencing steady growth, how are you marketing your […]
Make Money With a Food-Focused Side Hustle
The side hustle has become a buzzword in our post-recession world. Diversifying your income stream becomes important in an uncertain economy. It’s the new unemployment insurance, and for many, their side hustle keeps them from living from paycheck to paycheck. A food-focused side hustle can be a great way to supplement your main income stream, […]
3 Tax Tips for Food Business Owners
It is that time of year again—tax season, and in honor of the season, the Food Liability Insurance Program has put together a list of a few tax tips for small business owners. Tip #1 You can deduct business expenses, including the expense of purchasing liability and business insurance. In order for a business expense […]
