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Great Managers

If you have ever compared two managers – one that you thought was amazing and one that wasn’t quite as good – you may wonder exactly what it is that makes a great manager. Though there are many things that go into being a great manager, there are a few simple things that can make a manager or supervisor stand out.

Know Strengths and Weaknesses

An amazing manager knows not only the things that people do wrong, they also know the strengths of everyone on their team. Everyone has both strengths and weaknesses, and a truly great manager knows how to find these. On top of that, a great manager will work with both the strengths and weaknesses of each of their team members to make a stronger team.

Approachable

No one wants a manager that they can barely talk to. Being a great manager means that the people on your team are comfortable enough with you that they are willing and able to bring problems and solutions to you. If you are unapproachable, your team may feel like it is not a cohesive group.

Problem Solver – But Don’t Solve Every Problem

Some of the best managers out there are also great problem solvers. However, many find that it is not always in the best interest of the team to give them the solution. Being able to come up with a fix to a major problem is a great asset in a manager. You also want to be able to push your team to come up with solutions, as well.

Business Trends for Young Entrepreneurs: Food Trucks

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Food trucks have come a long way since they first earned the “Roach Coach” moniker. Today’s food truckers are often fresh-from-college grads craving a business of their own…without the massive expenses of owning your own restaurant. Food truck road warriors even have their own reality competition show on Food Network, The Great Food Truck Race. So what’s the deal with the food truck craze sweeping our nation’s biggest cities?

Benefits of the Food Truck

Many recent food truckers don’t have a culinary background, per say: they may have earned a reputation for making killer cupcakes in business school or they became masters of grilled cheese thanks to limited dorm room resources. Having a food truck relies on embracing social media, something young people excel at. Marketing is simple: they log into their truck’s Twitter or Facebook, update hungry fans about where their truck will be that day, and open up shop. Their food costs are relatively low and their low prices appeal to students, young professionals, or on-the-go travelers and workers.

What Makes a Successful Food Truck?

A truck-friendly concept. The best concepts can be easily, quickly, and cheaply made in a vehicle. Think hot sandwiches, tacos, burgers, or low-maintenance desserts.
A creative menu. What person is going to stop and eat a grilled cheese when they can make one at home in five minutes? Gourmet grilled cheese trucks who serve up cheesy masterpieces with gouda, havarti, or custom cheese blends will turn heads much faster than standard grilled cheese fare.
Great locations. Outdoor festivals, working districts with hungry lunchbreakers, or farmer’s markets are excellent food truck vending locations.