JULY MONTHLY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO DO LIST
RESOURCES FOR HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES DURING CORONAVIRUS
Worksmith Connect
The guys over at Worksmith have started a fantastic initiative called Worksmith Connect which aims to provide support and togetherness for members of the industry. They have a created a list of useful contacts, documents, resources as well as a forum to assist. https://worksmith.io/connect
Mr Yum
A Melbourne based business doing simply awesome things in the restaurant takeaway space! Showing companies such as Uber Eats & Deliveroo that it is possible to connect venues with their diners via an easy to use ordering platform without the hefty commission, with Mr Yum charging a very reasonable 4.5% per order.
Venues can apply to use the platform via their website.
https://about.mryum.com/
Providoor
A dynamic new business approaching restaurant takeaway differently. With a range of high quality venues already onboard, all meals are chef-prepared and finished by the customer at their home.
https://www.providoor.com.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA
WHAT SORT OF POSTS SHOULD BE GOING OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS MONTH:
With current restrictions affecting each part of Australia differently, the location of your business will have a huge impact on how you can trade and what you will be sharing to your customers on social media.
For venues in states that can still operate for dine-in, keeping your followers informed of the precautions you are taking with keeping staff and guests safe is a great way of re-assuring them that you are taking the necessary steps in operating within the current climate.
For restaurants that are operating for take-away only, many have opted to incorporate businesses such as Mr Yum or Hungry Hungry through their website to make ordering food for delivery or pick up much easier for the customer.
LOCAL SUPPLIER HIGHLIGHT
NAME: Meatsmith
FOUNDERS: Andrew McConnell and Troy Wheeler
LOCATION: Fitzroy, St Kilda and Brighton
OFFERING: Speciality butcher and wine merchant with a range of high quality meats, condiments and other grocery items.
ABOUT: We are passionate about best quality heritage meats. Our beef is grass fed, our pork rare breed and our chicken free range. We partner with our dedicated producers who lead the way in ethically and sustainably farmed meats that deserve to be savoured and celebrated.
- ( Via https://meatsmith.com.au/pages/about-us )
MARKETING TIP OF THE MONTH
Many restaurants have found ways of creating similar “signature” experiences for their customers to enjoy via take-away. Whether that be DIY yum cha at home, or take-away banquets with familiar favourites, taking the time to put thought into the customer experience will definitely pay off.