The self-storage industry is valued at $39 billion dollars a year in the United States with more than 45,000 facilities across the country. This statistic is even more surprising when you stop to realize these companies are not complex to operate or particularly innovative compared to other parts of the rental market. In many cases,…Read More →
An aromatic beverage that originated in China almost 5,000 years ago, tea has become one of the world’s most popular refreshing drinks. And while tea drinking is still more popular in China than anywhere else the beverage has grown into a global favorite whether it is for traditional teas or the more recent blends with…Read More →
Relationships take a lot of effort and work to keep going strong and that’s why you need to engage in some good relationship-building activities. As the years go by in your relationship, you get stuck in everyday routines. Work, careers, and life get in the way, and you start to lose that spark that drew…Read More →
Customer service is an important characteristic of any successful restaurant or food truck. By providing unmatched guest service, you can win over repeat business for years. But let’s be real. You’re bound to encounter some bad apples now and again. For times like these, it’s nice to be able to shrug it off and laugh.…Read More →
We can thank the fast food industry for some of the catchiest slogans and jingles of all time. From “I’m Lovin’ It” by McDonald’s to a Spanish speaking chihuahua proclaiming “Yo Quiero Taco Bell!” some taglines stick in our minds decades after the commercials stop running. In today’s post, we highlight the 101 greatest slogans…Read More →
Child hunger remains a global problem. Around the world, a reported 8,500 children die each day due to malnourishment. The reasons for this vary. Some families simply cannot afford food. Other areas are not developed with safe roadways or is plagued by war making food difficult to transport there. Other reasons include unemployment, social unrest,…Read More →
Thinking about launching a KickStarter or IndieGogo campaign to raise funds for your business or project? Our goal is to help you avoid the crowdfunding mistakes we’re seeing everywhere in 2021. First a little background about today’s audio lesson brought to you by Gusto. Malcolm Bedell successfully launched one of the biggest food truck campaigns…Read More →
Bad credit and loan applications go together like oil and water—they don’t mix. However, just because you have a poor credit score doesn’t mean that you have to give up on your dreams of starting a company. In fact, you can find multiple ways to get the financing you need to get your business idea…Read More →
Branding is a necessary but difficult thing to get right, especially if you are a budding entrepreneur. Knowing how to develop a solid brand and promote it effectively can be daunting when there are already so many brands out there. If you’re looking for a few tools and strategies that will enable you to brand…Read More →
Last year my family and I relocated from sunny Southern California to Idaho. To make the 896 mile move easier, I hired professional moving company to pick up and deliver my sofa, bed, chairs, clothes, tow a vehicle, and load our other personal effects (AKA junk) into our new home. As part of my move,…Read More →