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Restaurants are a notoriously hard business. 60% fail in the first year. 38% are not profitable. The average margin has dropped from 20% to 4% over the past 25 years. The restaurant industry operates on a fundamental paradox: it's a business of hospitality, predicated on making each customer feel special, yet it's also a volume business that requires serving as many customers as possible to remain profitable. If you’ve watched season three of The Bear, you’ve watched this paradox play in excruciatingly high fidelity. It’s Richie versus Computer. Five-star hospitality versus cold-hard numbers. Blackbird Labs is what you’d get if Richie and Computer had a baby: scaling personalized hospitality with data. It's a crypto app that doesn't feel like a crypto app. It feels like a restaurant app. Loyalty & Payments. Onchain AmEx. Read all about it in this week's Deep Dive. https://lnkd.in/eSUiYjap

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Honey Traps of the Modern World In a world buzzing with innovation, convenience, and digital revolutions, companies have mastered the art of the “honey trap”. Much like bees drawn to nectar, we are enticed by free perks, low introductory offers, or promises of seamless experiences. But what’s the hidden cost of these sweet deals? 💳 Banks • Free airport lounge access, no annual fees, welcome bonuses… • A year later, those “free” benefits often come with charges, conditional perks, or higher interest rates. 💾 Tech Industry: • Generous free cloud storage? Suddenly, you’re forced to upgrade as your files grow. • Streaming platforms with free trials? You’re hooked, and now you’re paying monthly for that ad-free binge session. • Social media apps start free but quickly roll out premium versions behind paywalls. 🚗 Ride-hailing Services: • Cheap rides with subsidies were the norm—until discounts dried up, and fares soared to rival owning your own car. Across industries, the cycle repeats: • Food delivery apps • SaaS platforms • Gaming services They all start with an irresistible freebie, but the trap is in the eventual cost. 💡 What’s the takeaway? It’s fascinating how these strategies have become the norm. As consumers, we need to recognize these patterns and make mindful choices. What’s your experience with these “honey traps”? Let’s discuss!

What makes us different? MonkeyTrade is an innovative digital platform that transforms the way users trade products and services without the need for monetary transactions. This next-generation app offers an advanced user experience for exchanging items of similar value, tapping into the growing sharing economy market. Key Features MonkeyTrade empowers users with a range of functionalities designed to facilitate seamless product trading: Product Exploration: Users can browse through a diverse catalog of items available for trade, enabling them to discover interesting products that match their preferences. Listing and Trade Requests: The platform allows users to easily add and list their own products, as well as send trade requests to other users. Value-Based Trading: MonkeyTrade focuses on facilitating exchanges between products of similar value, promoting fair and equitable trades. Trade Management: Users have the flexibility to accept or reject trade requests based on their interests, giving them full control over their trading activities. Negotiation System: The platform incorporates a negotiation feature, allowing users to discuss and refine trade terms with request owners. Personalized Recommendations: By utilizing a wishlist function, MonkeyTrade provides tailored product suggestions, enhancing the user experience and increasing the likelihood of successful trades. Benefits of MonkeyTrade MonkeyTrade offers several advantages that align with the principles of a sharing economy: Sustainable Consumption: By facilitating the exchange of pre-owned items, MonkeyTrade promotes reuse and reduces waste. Economic Efficiency: Users can acquire desired products without spending money, maximizing the utility of their existing possessions. Community Building: The platform fosters connections between users, creating a vibrant community of traders with shared interests. MonkeyTrade represents a significant step forward in online trading platforms, offering a rich user experience that enables people to trade products and connect with others in an innovative and sustainable manner. By leveraging the power of the sharing economy, MonkeyTrade is poised to revolutionize how individuals exchange goods and services in the digital age. #tradeit #trade #reuse #economy #sharing

The culture of commerce in Thailand has so many lessons to take and seed back into the Caribbean. I will do a much deeper dive into this topic in a podcast episode because this article is more of a snapshot to what I've experienced in 3 weeks here in Thailand. We need to change the Culture of Commerce in Trinidad and Tobago, and the wider Caribbean. Things in Thailand are at your finger tips...and because of technology, someone who doesn't speak a lick of Thai can come in, navigate and get anything they need at the touch of a button. From the many applications that allow you to do business to the wide array of payment options accepted...Thailand just makes doing business easy. I'm also amazed with Promptpay...the Government digital wallet that allows for citizen's to receive all their social benefits, send/receive money to other citizens and pay for goods and services.

🚀 Exciting News for Booze Brands! 🚀 At AccelPay, we understand the unique needs of alcohol brands when it comes to payments and handling memberships. Our new membership programs are designed to create unique experiences and build customer loyalty. 🔹 Exclusive Perks: Early access to limited releases and exclusive products. 🔹 Personalization: Tailor recommendations and curate unique selections for each member. 🔹 Engaging Content: Tasting notes, distillery info, and cocktail recipes in every shipment. 🔹 Automated Emails: Keep members engaged with regular updates and exclusive offers. 🔹 Flexible Billing: Choose the billing frequency that suits your customers best. 🔹 Community Building: Encourage members to share experiences and reviews. Start building a membership program that keeps customers coming back. Let’s chat about how AccelPay can help you craft a standout program! Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J05C70 🌟 #AccelPay #MembershipPrograms #AlcoholBrands #CustomerLoyalty #Ecommerce

🚀 Exciting News for Booze Brands! 🚀 At AccelPay, we understand the unique needs of alcohol brands when it comes to payments and handling memberships. Our new membership programs are designed to create unique experiences and build customer loyalty. 🔹 Exclusive Perks: Early access to limited releases and exclusive products. 🔹 Personalization: Tailor recommendations and curate unique selections for each member. 🔹 Engaging Content: Tasting notes, distillery info, and cocktail recipes in every shipment. 🔹 Automated Emails: Keep members engaged with regular updates and exclusive offers. 🔹 Flexible Billing: Choose the billing frequency that suits your customers best. 🔹 Community Building: Encourage members to share experiences and reviews. Start building a membership program that keeps customers coming back. Let’s chat about how AccelPay can help you craft a standout program! Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02J05B_0 🌟 #AccelPay #MembershipPrograms #AlcoholBrands #CustomerLoyalty #Ecommerce

GoTo’s financial technology business unit, GoPay, launched a Split Bill feature in the GoPay applications to simplify user group payments. This feature allows users to capture receipts, divide costs, and complete payments within the application. “This feature stems from a common obstacle people face. We frequently discover it troublesome to calculate shared payments manually. The Split Bill feature can be used for various shared expenses, from splitting the bill after dining with friends at restaurants, paying for group activities, vacation expenses, or even recurring monthly payments.” Head of GoPay Wallet, Kelvin Timotius, said. Read more at https://buff.ly/3zW5lTV #news #LatestNews #GoTo #GoPay #heaptalk #SplitBill

Keeping up with the latest in financial markets can be overwhelming, but Blossom Social's The Weekly Buzz newsletter makes it easy to stay informed without spending hours reading. 📈✨ Take the latest edition, where they break down the market's reaction to major news events. In this post-election piece, Blossom offers a clear, concise summary of how and why the market hit record highs, providing valuable context for both seasoned investors and beginners alike. Here’s why it’s a must-read:  🔍 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 – Blossom brings insightful data points to support market trends.  📊 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 – Complex concepts are made simple and relatable.  💡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 – Helps you stay on top of market-moving events right when they happen.  🎯 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 – Real takeaways that you can consider for your own portfolio. This edition also highlights 3 very exciting private market investment opportunities that just so happen to be listed on FrontFundr 😉 VoltSafe Inc. The Fort Distillery Mode Mobile Check it out, and keep your finger on the pulse of the market with Blossom’s reliable insights 👇 https://lnkd.in/gWjuR9J7 #MarketInsights #FinancialNews #InvestmentTips #MarketAnalysis #BlossomSocial #TheWeeklyBuzz #FrontFundr #PrivateEquity #EquityCrowdfunding Jyoti Mander Rea Naidoo

Kicking off at Money20/20, we’re proud to announce our latest partnership with the leading local payments platform, PPRO and Sweden's top mobile payment method Swish. Together, we’ll unlock the Swedish consumer market to international merchants, valued at $43 billion 🚀 With seamless integration to Lunar’s Nordic payment infrastructure, interbanking payments just got a hell of a lot easier: ✅ Enhanced payment capabilities Swedish consumers will be able to use Swish for seamless payments at their favourite global merchant brands, simplifying cross-border transactions. ✅ Expanded reach Global merchants will be able to better connect with Swedish shoppers, driving growth and expanding market opportunities. ✅ Preferred payment methods With over 8 million users, Swish is the go-to payment method for Swedes, making it crucial for global businesses to integrate it at checkout. This partnership is yet another step on Lunar’s journey to become the preferred everyday bank in the Nordics - welcome on board 🚀