d3v@Corp0rat3Cater3r, Author at The Corporate Caterer

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Yes – Take Those Last Minute Orders

July 26, 2017

Why You Should Take Last Minute Orders Many caterers enjoy their business because, unlike restaurants, caterers usually have a reasonable idea of what is scheduled for the next day. Although not absolutely unheard…

Don’t Do It!

July 24, 2017

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Don’t Do It Texas music icon Delbert McClinton’s latest album contains a tune called “Don’t Do It,” and after reading Richard’s contribution below, I would heartily agree! July 4th Event…

Catering Presentation Is Key

July 6, 2017

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This just in from a client: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Michael, you know that I sold my drop-off catering business and now manage a law office. While we have talked about my interesting…

THINK TANK Plus — Washington, DC — Catering Workshop

July 3, 2017

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Attention all Catering and Restaurant Professionals! With over 50 years of combined experience, two of the industry's most sought-after consultants have teamed up! Think Tank Plus is a two-day workshop…

Outdoor Catering Safety

June 6, 2017

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In many parts of the country, Memorial Day marks the beginning of picnic season. For me, there was no better way to get out of the office than to personally…

Summer Outdoor Catering

May 25, 2017

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Depending upon where your business is located, summer can be your busiest time, or your slowest. In Texas, for example, the month of July is very hot and not at…

Treat Your Employees Right or They May Treat Themselves

May 20, 2017

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In your specific region, you may have a very difficult time finding quality employees, and many of my clients report that this has again become one of their biggest challenges.…

Do Not Always Listen to the Customer

May 3, 2017

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Earlier in my catering career I landed what I thought was a really good 350-person event. A big company was having a picnic for their national sales team and I…

How To Handle Customer Complaints

April 28, 2017

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Dealing with customer complaints is never fun, and we as dedicated professionals naturally take service and quality issues very personally. While it’s great to enjoy a complaint-free stretch, customer problems…

The Importance of Repeat Catering Business

April 17, 2017

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Early in my career, I was introduced to a man who, starting with a single tire store, grew his business into a million-dollar empire. One vital tip he shared was,…