Eight proven practices for reducing your company’s risk of becoming a cybercrime victim By Rakesh Gupta, COO of biBERK If you’re a small business owner or a key decision-maker, you probably wear many hats and have a never-ending list of “to-do” items. And while “assess and address cybersecurity risks” is likely on there, this critical task may not find its way to the top … [Read more...] about Protect Your Small Business From Cyberattacks
Mastering Social Media
Follow these steps to increase your visibility on channels such as Instagram and create buzz for your events By Shannon Licygiewicz, general manager, Albany Capital Center We live in a day and age where anything worth seeing is captured on our phones. For better or for worse, our lives, the places we go and the events we attend are on full public display via various … [Read more...] about Mastering Social Media
Train Your Catering Staff in Food Safety
Take the steps necessary to protect your reputation and mitigate your risk By Jim Clements, CIC, and Placito Micelli of HUB International Although the U.S. food supply may be the safest in the world, foodborne illnesses such as salmonella and listeria still affect millions of Americans every year. In fact, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, roughly … [Read more...] about Train Your Catering Staff in Food Safety
What’s New in Catering
As more operators look to catering as an attractive revenue stream, here are five trends to watch By Alexus Medina, director of product management, Sabert The next chapter of the catering industry is finally beginning to take shape following years of significant challenges brought on by a once-in-a-generation pandemic. In fact, recent data from ezCater shows catering … [Read more...] about What’s New in Catering
Go Linenless to Save Time and Money
The busy summer event season is here. If you’re like most caterers, you’re looking for ways to do more with less—while impressing clients and their guests with your seamless events. Southern Aluminum’s linenless event furniture can help you succeed on all fronts—saving you time and money, and giving your events a clean, modern look that guests will love. In sync with … [Read more...] about Go Linenless to Save Time and Money
Keep Your Catering Team in Sync
The right tech tools can help team members communicate to ensure successful events By Rick Farrell, president of PlantTours Running a successful catering business requires you to keep multiple moving parts in place and running smoothly. You need to plan carefully for each event, keep an open communication channel with the event’s host, ensure the food you provide is of … [Read more...] about Keep Your Catering Team in Sync
Giving Them the World
How caterers are keeping diners happy in the age of “flavor tourism” By Connie Jeske Crane Maybe it’s a request for a frothy Peruvian pisco sour cocktail. Or Turkish eggs dotted with Aleppo pepper and mint. Whatever form it takes, one thing is clear—as virtually every food trend report has noted in 2023, modern diners are in dizzy pursuit of fresh global flavors. So, … [Read more...] about Giving Them the World
Hot Off the Grill
Tempt customers with these four sizzling barbecue trends By Connie Jeske Crane Low and slow cooking, lips and fingers sticky with fiery-sweet sauces, and a warm, communal vibe around the table. In America, there is a deep connection with and appreciation for barbecue, rooted in traditions that stretch back centuries. For foodservice professionals, too, there’s a lot to … [Read more...] about Hot Off the Grill
Scoring a Pre-Game Success
Nearly 12,000 guests enjoyed the Official NFL Tailgate Experience before the Super Bowl, served up by Constellation Culinary Group CATERER: Constellation Culinary Groupconstellationculinary.com EVENT: Official NFL Tailgate Experience for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023 OVERVIEW: Constellation Culinary Group served 11,550 … [Read more...] about Scoring a Pre-Game Success
Outlook for 2023
Small businesses in the hospitality sector will need to be nimble, creative and disciplined to navigate upcoming challenges By Ben Johnston, chief operating officer of Kapitus, a leading provider of financing for small and medium-sized businesses Last year will be remembered for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes that attempted to tame inflation by slowing the … [Read more...] about Outlook for 2023
