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Finding Staff & Staff-Pay Balance 101
By Clint Elkins, SB Value www.wegrowvalue.com In the catering industry, our expenditures tend to fall into two categories: tangible costs, like that of ingredients and kitchen equipment, and intangible costs, like transportation fees and staff pay. When you send employees to work an event, that cost is based on a number of factors, including their …
Read MoreIncrease Cash Flow as a Caterer
Three Ways to Prevent Cash Flow Issues as a Caterer By, Michelle Loretta, Sage Wedding Pros The ebbs and flows of cash can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a business owner. Also, for catering companies, it can seem like one month you’re flush, and the next you’re poor as a pauper. …
Read MoreLayouts for Corporate Meetings
Layouts for Corporate Meetings By Sandy Hammer, AllSeated Planning a corporate meeting can seem easier than social functions, as the décor tends to be minimal and you generally only have to work with one space. However, corporate events carry their own set of guidelines to follow and it’s important to keep them in mind while …
Read MoreCutting Costs without Sacrificing Quality
Covering Catering Costs Without Sacrificing Quality Clint Elkins, SB Value www.wegrowvalue.com Something that all caterers have to be conscious of is keeping your food costs in check while ensuring that you’re operating above simply breaking even. It’s easy to think that you’ll cut costs here or there as you see fit, but you have to …
Read MoreTrending – Cocktail Receptions
By: Emily Sullivan, Emily Sullivan Events If you are yearning to turn the typical dinner reception into a unique and more active experience, try your hand at creating the perfect cocktail reception for your next event. With an emphasis on an energetic atmosphere and guest interaction, cocktail receptions are the perfect solution when clients are …
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