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How much should I budget for marketing in my startup?

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s common for startup restaurants to budget an initial 10% of their sales to go toward marketing in the first few months. If no one knows who you are, it can take some $’s to get known.
After that, it’s more common to see 2-4% of your sales being directed toward marketing. As far as how [...]

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Should I cancel our employee holiday party if we’re behind budget?

January 10th, 2008 · No Comments

A good employee party done right is a gift that keeps on giving. Even if it means closing down for a day, it’s worth it for the goodwill earned with your staff. The quickest way to lose that goodwill is to not have a party that you normally have every year. That sends the message [...]

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