The Coronavirus has caused extreme changes to our daily lives that have undoubtedly affected you and your business. Whether you’ve been forced to close your doors or are constantly brainstorming new ways to generate revenue, communication with your employees is of the utmost importance. Just like you, many of your staff likely feel nervous and… Read more
With the global pandemic and mandated social distancing guidelines keeping many Americans in their homes, social media has become even more crucial for marketing. Small businesses can’t depend on sidewalk traffic or people seeing their flyers around town to entice customers, making online channels like social media the new digital storefront. As customers spend more… Read more
As a 20-year veteran of the Manhattan restaurant and bar scene, Darin Rubell has seen it all, from the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks to the financial crisis of 2008 to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Throughout it all, in one of the world’s most competitive hospitality markets, he managed to start not one… Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this post first ran on author Josh Kopel’s blog. Josh is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and host of Full Comp, a new podcast for the hospitality industry. When we emerge on the other side of this economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant industry—and the whole country—will look different…. Read more
With most restaurant dining rooms closed across the country due to COVID-19, it’s no surprise that takeout activity is through the roof. Strong demand for favorites like pizza and wings are driving a lot of business to restaurants in those categories, as evidenced by the fact that chicken-wing restaurants and pizzerias are up 93 percent… Read more
Amid the swirl and stress of operating a small business in the current environment, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. When it happens, don’t underestimate the power of stopping to take a deep breath. Take a moment to organize your thoughts, set goals, and write a to-do list with small and large tasks that you can… Read more
Restaurants and bars are some of the hardest hit by the Coronavirus, but they have also been some of the most creative when it comes to staying connected with their communities, from “emergency taco kits” to virtual tip jars. Here are a few of the most innovative and refreshing ways we’ve seen restaurants adapt their… Read more
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has turned life upside down, and few industries have experienced as much pressure to completely change their operations as dine-in restaurants. Whether you’ve seen an impact already or are preparing your business for the changes that are likely to come, we’ve collected some helpful tips and ideas, inspired by what we’ve seen restaurants… Read more
These Yelp features help businesses stay connected with their customers and share important information with their communities, from business updates to special offers. Here are descriptions of each feature and how to set them up initially or make updates. Changes can be made on the Yelp for Business app (on iPhone/iPad or Android) or the… Read more
Update (6/16): We’ve published an even newer post for updating your Yelp Business Page in response to COVID-19. In times like these, access to accurate information is more vital than ever. We’ve compiled these step-by-step guides to help you easily update your Yelp Business Page with relevant changes to your operations. Changes can be made… Read more