Work Life

JUNE 10, 2024

Take food safety: a shopper could scan a QR Code, which is a type of 2D barcode, before buying a product to determine if it contained even trace amounts of an allergen. And food makers could be more efficient and targeted in contacting retailers, or even customers, in the event of a product recall. Data is not a cost of doing business.

Supplies 65

Supplies Retail Manufacturing Food 65

Work Life

MARCH 8, 2024

Other times a football he wonders if he can throw, or a plate of food he must feed to himself. He’d never again eat solid foods, they said. Days later, he ate solid foods at Thanksgiving. In its first year, the shop did $450,000 in sales. Now, in year two, it’s projected to increase sales by 33%.

Sales 105

Sales Insurance Food Bookkeeping 105

Thrive Workplace

JULY 22, 2024

RESERVE YOUR CONFERENCE ROOM Amenities Large and small rooms for all group sizes High speed internet Equipped with TV/Projector, HDMI cords & adaptors, and whiteboards Hourly & discounted full-day rates Free coffee! Can we bring outside food and drinks? Yes – you may bring any outside food and beverages into your meeting.

Catering 52

Catering Equipment Food Supplies 52

Ruby

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

They’ve worked in food service, hospitality, management, finance, and more. They see the opportunity as chance to be part of something big—they’ve already expressed a lot of interest in your business model and your sales, marketing, and customer communication strategies. The other candidate brings diverse experience to the table.

Finance 52

Finance Sales Customer Service Communication 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Sponsor local teams that need funding for uniforms or equipment. Collect items for a food bank…or organize your own food drive! Run a promotional sale, with a percentage of profits donated to charity. Have a bake sale with employees bringing in items they make. Give presentations at schools about your industry.

Small Business 52

Small Business Sales Food Promotion 52

Success

JULY 12, 2024

But as with any ecosystem, it’s not just the top of the food chain that counts. Meanwhile, the Toolbox grant offers cash for more practical projects, like installing wheelchair ramps, new lighting systems, point-of-sale equipment and livestreaming capabilities.

Equipment 63

Equipment Transportation Creativity Sales 63

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 24, 2019

But I’ve done what I can — e.g. I walked five miles with heavy equipment rather than take public transport which the others did. we know in advance when we’ll have to stay late – why didn’t they bring their own food?!) so there’s only a limited amount I can contribute to that cost cutting.

Interviewing 43

Interviewing Insurance Sales Equipment 43

Go Burrows

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

. ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PODCAST IS PRESENTED BY EZCATER ezCater is the nation’s most trusted provider of corporate food solutions — the best way for companies to order food for daily employee lunches, meetings, and events of any size or budget.

Food 65

Food Prioritization Networking Problem-Solving 65

SnackNation

JUNE 29, 2018

According to billing company Chargify , startup founders end up juggling multiple roles, including CEO, product manager, and sales representative. Avoid long-term commitments by renting furniture and equipment. What it’s really like: Startup founders are doing a ton of work. What it’s really like: According to Inc. What do you think?

Creativity 60

Creativity Cubicle Problem-Solving Purchasing 60

WellSteps

MARCH 18, 2024

Elevated Diversity recommends equipping employees with the tools and resources they need, tailored to nurture a culture of curiosity and inclusion. Culturally Inspired Meals Host a food festival, luncheon, or potluck in which employees share their favorite cultural dishes.

Food 47

Food Training Prioritization Leadership 47

Vantage Circle

MAY 2, 2019

In order to manage a crisis properly, you will need a proper plan along with crisis management teams fully equipped to handle those challenges. Drop-in sales figures. When he is not playing guitar or solving puzzles, he is often seen fussing over foods he can't eat because he is on a perennial dieting spree. This is not all.

Technology 72

Technology Planning Problem-Solving Communication 72

SnackNation

JANUARY 17, 2016

Remember, your mission isn’t your revenue target, your sales numbers, or other KPIs, it’s much bigger than that. So when your team hits that sales number, decreases churn, or makes their projected revenue target, celebrate. You’ll be better equipped to give them the right tasks to challenge and motivate them.

Problem-Solving 57

Problem-Solving Communication Sales Software 57

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

A reader writes: My friend and I are both in service jobs (customer service, food service, retail). My friend has had full-time and part-time supervisor positions (one step below management), while I’ve only been a part-time sales associate mostly dealing with customers. But even in those situations, there are limits.

Customer Service 32

Customer Service Retail Equipment Sales 32

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

Are your people equipped for virtual work? Do they have the right hardware and equipment ? We’re happy to report an average 20% increase in sales inquiries and customer service satisfaction among our customers, as well as 2–3 times quantifiable return on investment. Can they work comfortably at home for extended periods of time?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Computer Software Flexibility 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Maybe (and I’m just spitballing here and not speaking remotely from painful recent personal experience) a hyperactive pet feline suddenly decided to open the snack cupboard and drag out at least half a dozen tins of cat food. Or closing the deal on a sale, or even just a moment of deep strategic thought. There’s a caveat here, however.

Small Business 52

Small Business Training Multitasking Equipment 52

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Observe task completion rates, sales numbers, and revenue generated per employee. Conclusion After thoroughly exploring the step-by-step ROI calculation, strategies to maximize it, and solutions to overcome challenges, you’re well-equipped to quantify your engagement initiatives.

Prioritization 81

Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility Software 81

SnackNation

APRIL 24, 2018

Like their name implies, they making ordering food for your team super simple! And our CEO, Sam Franklin, also included the perfect dose of zen by including a yoga room in our new office, complete with workout equipment to help us de-stress or get a little workout in during the day. Beach day on Whidbey Island. Happy Hour. Office N64.

Catering 78

Catering Creativity Computer Software 78

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Recently he needed to take some equipment home and now keeps forgetting to return it. general office jobs, not food service or sales). This has caused a delay in a coworker and me getting some work done, but overall its very low stakes. The jobs that I do find typically pay very low — too low to afford childcare.

Problem-Solving 35

Problem-Solving Interviewing Planning Equipment 35

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 14, 2019

Vendors frequently come into my work to do lunch and learns and various other informational/sales type presentations. It would be different if they were giving you something that they clearly hoped your company would use (and possibly buy more of), like software or equipment. Can I keep vendors’ freebies?

Salary 20

Salary Supplies Training Supervising 20

Ask a Manager

MARCH 14, 2022

My husband almost doubled the salaries of his mostly female inside sales staff (salaried at around $40k, no commission even though they were pulling in huge contract renewals) after having a request for raises under pay equity turned down. This was a huge cost saving measure in Sales Support because of how budget lines were set up.

Computer 68

Computer Banking Supplies Sales 68

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 25, 2022

To help sailors coordinate their navigation equipment. Which movie generated the highest box office sales for one New Year's Day show? A dreamer and an idealist in a long-term relationship with food and sleep, Lopamudra is more than thrilled to be part of the marketing team at Vantage Circle.

Food 92

Food Equipment Sales Influencing 92

Success

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It’s a low-cost clinic near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides affordable therapy, equipment and facilities to patients with spinal cord and other neurological injuries. Rydzy scours sales flyers and stakes out Black Friday deals to fill every list, every year. In its first two years, the facility expanded twice.

Training 111

Training Customer Service Work Ethic Banking 111

SnackNation

AUGUST 7, 2017

Equipping all managers with a “Best Loved Employees” toolkit for handing out staff appreciation awards. Through the program, employees have been able to work on anything from sports sites to food blogs. This idea comes from SnackNation’s own sales- (and real life ) rockstar Joey Joyce. The solution ? Be true to your culture.

Software 39

Software Real Estate Transportation Communication 39

Vantage Circle

JULY 16, 2021

Or perhaps you want to increase sales. Work equipment upgrades and tech-support. Gift cards , cash awards, subscriptions boxes, food coupons. From higher productivity to reduced turnover, EOM awards have the potential to drive better business outcomes. But most of the leaders are unclear on what they want to achieve.

Problem-Solving 52

Problem-Solving Teamwork Customer Service Creativity 52

Success

OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche or authentic halal chicken over rice with the works.

Food 92

Food Catering Sales Equipment 92

Success

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Gauge demand for your product by analyzing purchasing patterns, and consider seasonality and other trends that might affect sales. For instance, services like organic pet food delivery and tech-enabled pet monitoring are growing in popularity. Achieving consistent monthly sales growth of 10 percent within the first year of operations.

Equipment 82

Equipment Sales Food Purchasing 82