CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-06-18 15:07:31 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Can anybody tell me what the dimensions of the Google+ cover image is for Google+ Business page and if they are the same as a Google+ personal profile cover dimensions? Thanks Ian.

2013-06-18 14:28:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is an interesting and heartwarming concept but there seems to be some big negatives. Take a side, what do you think about suspended coffee. 

2013-06-18 14:25:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

5 Tips for Building Customer Loyalty. What other strategies does your restaurant employ? 
http://idealsoftware.co.za/5-tips-building-customer-loyalty-infographic

2013-06-13 18:40:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Notifications that sync across devices, and a new Android app

Starting today, Google+ notifications are much easier to use across mobile and desktop. In particular:

- When you read a notification on one device, we'll mark it as read on your other devices
- Likewise: dismissing a notification (with a swipe or a click) does so everywhere, so you can say goodbye to annoying repeats

We've also updated the look and feel of Google+ notifications, including:

- A new bell icon (in the Google Bar, and in the mobile apps) that lets you know if anything's waiting for you
- An updated notifications tray that separates unread from previously-read items

We're rolling out these notifications improvements gradually — first on Android and the web, then on iOS. In the meantime, we're also releasing a new Android app thati... more »

2013-06-11 16:00:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

With Father's Day just around the corner, here are 3 Tips for Attracting customers this Father’s Day weekend.

2013-05-30 14:06:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

With Facebook introducing Verified Pages and Profiles, page owners need to be careful of verification scam emails doing the rounds.

#Facebook   #scam  

2013-05-27 15:55:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Want increased customer loyalty? Try remembering some specific need or preference the customer has communicated to you in some way, and deliver on that need without having to be reminded, as was done here.

2013-05-27 15:54:33 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Want increased customer loyalty? Try remembering some specific need or preference the customer has communicated to you in some way, and deliver on that need without having to be reminded, as was done here.

2013-05-24 17:46:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Welcome to our new customer, Frenzi Italian restaurant, Cedar Square, South Africa. #IdealStockControl  customer.

#FoodService    #Restaurant   #FoodCost   #CostControl   #InventoryControl   #StockControl  

2013-05-24 17:46:08 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Welcome to our new customer, Frenzi Italian restaurant, Cedar Square, South Africa. #IdealStockControl  customer.

#FoodService    #Restaurant   #FoodCost   #CostControl   #InventoryControl   #StockControl  

2013-05-21 10:23:11 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Happy 1ST birthday to our customer #JBsCorner #SandtonCity. We wish you many more great years!  http://buff.ly/14s4YHo

#Restaurant #foodservice   #SandtonCity   #Africa  

2013-05-17 12:57:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

13 Food Cost Tips + More from +FohBoh 

#FoodService  #Restaurant 

2013-05-17 12:54:14 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

13 Food Cost Tips + More. via @Fohboh 

2013-05-14 15:46:26 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

More or Less Suppliers: Which is better for your Restaurant? Signup for our #FoodService industry newsletter.

#restaurant   #foodcost  

2013-05-14 15:43:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Is your eCommerce site struggling to make sales? If so, take look at your site and determine whether you’re missing these three critical elements that can affect your conversion rate.

In your opinion, what are the key elements to a successful eComm site?

2013-05-10 14:21:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

FASA #IEF2013  Franchising Expo #SandtonConvention  via +Ideal Software 

#Franchise   #franchiseopportunities   #franchisenews   #franchising  

2013-05-07 16:16:42 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

More or Less Suppliers: Which is better for your Restaurant Biz?

#FoodService #restaurant   #foodcost   #costcontrol   #hospitality  

2013-05-07 15:50:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

 Is it better to have a few, select suppliers or a vast number of suppliers for your restaurant biz? Which is better? Read more ->>> http://idealsoftware.co.za/more-or-less-suppliers-which-is-better-for-your-restaurant

2013-05-03 14:56:25 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Top 10 Tips for Controlling Restaurant FoodCost. For full infographic -->> http://idealsoftware.co.za/restaurant-food-cost-infographic

#FoodCost   #restaurant   #foodservice   #CostControl  

2013-05-03 14:55:50 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

Top 10 Tips for Controlling Restaurant FoodCost. For full infographic -->> http://idealsoftware.co.za/restaurant-food-cost-infographic

#FoodCost   #restaurant   #foodservice   #CostControl  

2013-05-02 16:34:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

SEO Copywriting – 10 Tips for Writing Content that Ranks in 2013 via +Amy Porterfield 

#SEO   #Content   #contentmarketing   #contentstrategy  

2013-04-30 08:42:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

South Africa restaurant, The Test Kitchen, in Cape Town named “One to Watch” by San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013.

#restaurant   #best50   #southafrica   #capetown   #hospitality  

 http://buff.ly/13Ibtow  #Best50 Congrats!

2013-04-29 18:24:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Of the 621 confirmed data breaches and 47,000 reported security incidents last year, nine percent were in the foodservice field.

http://bit.ly/10wzphA

2013-04-29 15:41:06 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Interested in connecting with other businesses to expand your SM community? Post your SM links so that we can connect. 

#SM   #SocialMedia  #SmallBiz #SmallBusiness

2013-04-27 11:46:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Celebrating 19 years of South Africa freedom today with +Google.  Happy Freedom Day to all our friends and followers. 

#FreedomDay  #SouthAfrica #Google #Freedom  

2013-04-22 18:27:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Read the latest blog post on the +inlineVision website. Written by +Nina Khoury.

2013-04-18 10:06:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

#Foodcost tip: Insist returned items are put back on the truck before driver leaves your establishment.

#foodservice   #foodcost   #restaurant   #restaurantprofitability   #stockcontrol   #idealstockcontrol  

2013-04-17 18:15:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

A number of inexpensive marketing tactics can generate a great deal of business for a food establishment very quickly.

#foodservice   #hospitality   #marketing   #marketingtips   #restaurant   #restaurantprofitability  

2013-04-17 18:15:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

5 Reasons Why Restaurants Fail

http://eateria.org/blog/restaurant-marketing-5-reasons-why-restaurant-fail/

2013-04-17 18:13:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Customers are still cutting back, especially when it comes to fine dining. But at least year-over-year numbers show the rate of decline is leveling off.

http://bit.ly/12FdUaK

2013-04-16 18:51:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The best way of driving traffic to your site, and ultimately through the door, is to use the following multiple proven methods:

2013-04-16 18:47:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

{New Blog} How to Drive Traffic to your Restaurant Website that gets Customers through the Door.

#restaurant   #foodservice   #hospitality   #webdesign   #IdealStockControl  

2013-04-12 17:49:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

"five of the biggest reasons why people might decide your Facebook page isn’t worth a visit and of course tips to help you fix the problem areas"

2013-04-11 15:04:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Ideal Stock Control demo at Thyme Cafe Potchefstroom

#restaurant   #inventorycontrol   #foodcost   #software   #IdealStockControl  

http://buff.ly/10Z8Rlf

2013-04-09 09:30:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Kloofzicht Lodge - Muldersdrift ~ April 2013. My 50th birthday celebrations at beautiful Kloofzicht Lodge. Stunning scenery. What a place!

#Kloofzicht   #Muldersdrift   #SouthAfrica   #Africa   #Highveld  

2013-04-05 14:58:08 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

FoodService blog for restaurant and hospitality industries.

#restaurant   #restaurantprofitability   #hospitality   #hospitalityindustry   #costcontrol   #foodcost   #inventorycontrol   #stockcontrol   #idealstockcontrol  

2013-04-04 17:58:29 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Most restaurant owners simply can't be on duty every hour their place is open. But thank God for your managers, who are the Robin to your Batman, your eyes and ears when you're off saving Gotham City. Or, at least you hope so.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/XBTxIf

2013-04-04 07:00:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Simple heating, ventilating and air conditioning tips that can help you save money and boost the bottom line.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/11s1J4o

2013-04-03 14:55:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Is your restaurant website mobile friendly?

#restaurant   #restaurantprofitability   #mobile   #website   #websitedesign   #idealstockcontrol   #software   #costcontrol   #foodcost  

2013-04-03 14:55:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Some humor to get us thu the week :)

Pic courtesy of Chef Ray Malone.

2013-04-03 14:52:49 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

Some humor to get us thu the week :)

Pic courtesy of Chef Ray Malone.

2013-04-02 18:17:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

4 Restaurant Marketing Tips: How To Digitally Beat The Competition

http://eateria.org/blog/4-restaurant-marketing-tips-how-to-digitally-beat-the-competition/

2013-04-02 08:35:17 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

+Ideal Software named +Constant Contact 2012 All Star Winner.

#ctctallstar   #engagementmarketing   #customerexperience   #emailmarketing  

2013-03-27 18:40:41 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

[New Blog Post] How to Analyze Your Business-to-Business Sales Cycle Marketing Strategies

2013-03-27 13:39:00 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Join the debate on our Facebook page going on right now!!!

Would you use Twitter or other Social Media to shame people who blow off restaurant reservations? Would you use this tactic? Check it out here:  http://buff.ly/11M5wWL

2013-03-27 13:35:05 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Join the debate on our Facebook page going on right now!!! Would you use Twitter or other Social Media to shame people who blow off restaurant reservations? Would you use this tactic? Check it out here: via +Ideal Software  http://buff.ly/11M5wWL

2013-03-25 12:43:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Portion Control and the Effect on Food Cost via +Ideal Software 

#foodservice   #portioncontrol   #foodcost   #restaurant   #restaurantprofitability   #idealstockcontrol  

2013-03-24 16:22:07 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

Ideal Stock Control new installation @ Olive and Oil KZN.

New installation of Ideal Stock Control, Ideal POS Reports and Ideal Data Distributor at Olive and Oil Glenwood, Olive and Oil Umhlanga, Olive and Oil Hillcrest & Olive and Oil PMB.

http://idealsoftware.co.za/ideal-stock-control

#foodservice   #restaurant   #stockcontrol   #inventorycontrol   #foodcost   #software   #Idealstockcontol   #KZN   #southafrica  

2013-03-24 14:34:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-03-22 12:34:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

101 Ways to deal with food cost - part 6 - technology.

#restaurant   #restaurantprofitability   #technology   #foodcost   #foodservice