7 Tips To Prepare Your Business For Christmas & New Year 2021
Can you believe Christmas and 2021 New Year is just around the corner? The holiday season is upon us (AKA, the most profitable time of year for many businesses). There’s no doubt that 2020 will be an unusual holiday shopping season. More people have been buying online and in-store shopping has reduced significantly. With this […]
10 Year End Sales Promotion Ideas For Small Businesses
The end of the year is in sight! After such a crazy 2020, the holidays mean A LOT more to people this year. Customers are longing for normalcy and are more eager for something to celebrate. You know what that means… it’s time to create a promotion strategy for one last push to increase sales! […]
Running A Successful Customer Loyalty Program In 2021
Running a successful customer loyalty program should be your main priority in 2021 because loyalty programs function to drive increased visits, brand loyalty, endorsement, retention and profitability. Did you know that it costs 5 to 25 times more to get new customers than it would if you sold to your existing ones? Another fun fact: […]
Malaysia Budget 2021: 11 Key Highlights For SME Business Owners
Recently, Malaysia’s Finance Minister Tengky Zafrul Abdul Aziz tabled the highly anticipated Budget 2021. This budget details the series of initiatives the government will undertake to support rakyat’s welfare, business continuity and revive the nation’s economy. What are these key proposals? Here’s a summary of the key highlights in Budget 2021 for small and medium […]
The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Marketing: For Restaurants & Cafes
Running a successful restaurant or cafe in 2020 can be a challenge. Even if you excel from an operations and food quality perspective, F&B marketing can be extremely tricky. How will the community know your restaurant/cafe exists? How do you attract people to your restaurant/cafe? How do you convince customers to come back? With so […]
5 Easy Ways To Manage Your Restaurant Front Of House
If you own a brick and mortar F&B business, you’d probably understand the importance of your front of house (FOH). FOH management is crucial because it determines the success of your F&B business. In this article, we will be covering everything you need to know about your restaurant FOH and what you can do to […]
Online Business Website Success Checklist
Thinking of selling online? A successful website launch is crucial, as it is the first impression your brand leaves to your website visitors. It’s where new customers learn about who you are, what you sell and how you can help solve their problems. If they like what they see, they’ll move on to other pages, […]
MCO 2.0: 7 Ways To Save Your F&B Business Sales
UPDATE: Following the rise in COVID-19 cases, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and 6 other key areas will be placed under the Movement Control Order (MCO) once again beginning midnight January 13th 2021. Are you an owner or manager of a restaurant, bar or cafe? Are you ready for MCO 2.0? Many small business owners have expressed […]
Tray Cafe: Staying Connected During MCO
The F&B business is among the numerous industries that was severely impacted by the recent pandemic. Now, with the sudden reintroduction of the 14-day (14th – 27th October 2020) Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced on Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, F&B businesses must find new ways to survive this hurdle. The spike in COVID-19 cases […]
Kinme Sashimi & Grill Bar: Surviving A 90% Drop In Sales
With the rapidly rising 3 digit cases of COVID-19, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will be placed under a second Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) until Dec 6th. Many local businesses, particularly in the food and beverage industry, have just started to pick up sales again. With the return of prohibited dine-in experiences, local restaurants […]