Who doesn’t love a great deal? Cyber Monday is one of the few opportunities for people to take advantage of several awesome discounts across various types of industries. It’s a huge day as far as the amount of money spent, and just last year $6.59 billion was spent on Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday has a…

Food trucks are a rather new concept. They can be a fun business that many business professionals are looking to start. It's a very lucrative sector that has had revenue grow at an annual rate of 7.9% since 2011. The food truck itself is one of the main physical investments a food truck business has…

It's an exciting time for caterers. Consumer spending is on the rise as of the end of August 2018. With a rise in consumer spending, comes a rise in catered events. This success is inspiring many people to start their own catering business. For many aspiring caterers, it all begins as a home-based business. It's…

Labor Day is known as the closeout holiday to the summer season. Even though most people are off work and kids are out of school, it's a busy time for many event managers. As an event manager, your goal should be to get as creative as possible and give your event guests something memorable as…

These days, having a stellar website is critical to the success of any catering business. It's the primary outlet for how most businesses are found, and one of the first major interaction points of any sale. Having a website for your catering business is the ultimate marketing tool for helping to grow your operation. We’ve…

It doesn't matter the industry you're in, you are bound to encounter difficult clients. The hospitality industry is known for its high level of hard clientele. Since it's a service-based industry, it’s easy to see why. The catering sector is no exception to this. A successful catering operation is always juggling between the different types…

The summer season can be one of the busiest times of the year for event management companies. It’s when a lot of weddings and graduations happen, and also when a lot of holidays are in full swing. As an event management business, it’s not enough to put on as many events as possible, but also…

Catering is a fun and exciting industry to be in just like any other sector within the hospitality industry. It's an industry that is full of growth, but also a lot of misunderstanding. There have been many myths regarding the catering industry. We debunked a few of the most common myths below: Myth 1: Adding…

It's important to understand why and how your customers are coming to you to purchase your catering services. Without it, you are missing a huge volume of factors that come into making a sale. Mostly every aspect of your catering business could hinder whether someone decides to hire your company to cater their event. Even…

Fast growth within your catering business is an exciting time. You should never accept having a stagnate business, because it will eventually fail. Employees get bored and your customer service starts to fizzle out. Growth happens at different levels and at different times for caterers. If you are experiencing rapid growth and you’re not sure…

It's the summer season, and the event management industry is heating up. People love creating memories and attending outdoor events this time of year. Why not? The weather is usually at its prime, and getting too much fresh air is never a bad thing. Checkout our tips on how to manage outdoor events this summer…

You are not perfect. Things go wrong. As an event manager, you won't pull off a successful event every single time. You could've just had a customer that was impossible to please or your dishes were not coming out right, or even you had an employee who had a mishap with the carving station. Just…

Going green is trending everywhere these days. You can thank the Millennial generation for their influence when it comes to sustainability. People want to hear about, and they want to be a part of it. By using more and more sustainable practices in your catering business, you will appeal to a larger number of potential…

A successful company depends on the success of its managers. Being a successful manager is a trickle effect to all the employees within a business. It's not enough to have a solid product or services, you have to have the right bodies behind it to make it successful. A good way to tell if there…

Congratulations! You have chosen to start your own catering business and you want to create a truly unique experience while keeping your costs down and becoming an overall successful business. It's a smart thing to sit down and analyze the costs of starting your business. It will give you clear insight on what you are…

You have risen to the top of your game, and you consider yourself "the big dog" in your area for catering. Your business offers the best food and customer service for miles and your raking in the profits like it's Christmas morning. Some young guns open a catering business with a fresh concept that is…

We have waited so long and we are finally done with the winter season. The outside weather is starting to warm up and the catering business is starting to boom with spring events. We wanted to share with you some of the hottest spring trends we are seeing so far in the catering industry. Colors…

Let’s face it, pen and paper just don’t cut it anymore when it comes to managing your catering business. It’s even come to a point that using just Excel or other Microsoft office programs is not enough to keep up with the competition in the catering industry. People are staying competitive and managing their business…

There are many factors that come into play when planning an event. The venue is one of the most important aspects to consider during the event planning process because everything should be centered around it. From the seating to the food and entertainment, your venue will determine what you choose for each. Checkout the below…

Wedding season can be a lucrative time for event managers. According to the Knot, the most popular time of year in most countries for weddings is during the months of June, August September, and October. It’s easy to see why, since those months generally have the best weather. As wedding season approaches this year, we…

The restaurant industry is a risky business. It is known to be challenging with an extremely high risk for failure. Today, when the economy can go up or down in a short amount of time, it’s important that restaurateurs keep alternative revenue drivers in mind. Catering is one such alternative that is easily forgotten or…

If you have ever worked in a corporate environment, you know every time you hear the word “corporate” you think of a strict environment that’s boring and full of politics and procedure. You can make the corporate environment fun, and it’s not hard either. Hosting corporate events can be a great way to boost employee…

If you are still using just pen, paper, and spreadsheets to manage your event management business, you are surely missing out on building your business. In a time when technology is involved in pretty much everything we do, it can definitely be an asset for running your business. Continue reading for six ways on how…