Forfeng Designs

10/08/2026

Healthy Boards Are the Key to a Healthy Nonprofit. When working with dysfunctional boards, I’ve found doing a S.W.O.T. analysis of both board makeup and, separately, board dynamics very helpful. I also like to have board members do an individual S.W.O.T. on themselves. Most people find it quite eye-opening when they start to analyze themselves strategically. I also find anonymous surveys very helpful (attached to the blog post).

Learn how surveys can help identify problems, improve nonprofit board effectiveness, and build a stronger, more cohesive board.

29/07/2026

A great cause to support last weekend!

28/07/2026

Eight practical ways restaurants can use short-form video to increase visibility and customer engagement. The article focuses on simple, organic marketing ideas rather than paid advertising, making it useful for independent restaurants. The Benefits of TikTok Marketing for Restaurants.

TikTok marketing for restaurants is a powerful strategy that can boost sales. Learn TikTok basics, benefits, and 8 restaurant promotion ideas.

15/07/2026

Beyond the Shift: Incentive Systems That Build Ownership Mentality. I wrote this chapter for my book Outsmart, Outserve and Order Up!: Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for Culinary Operators last year with the intention of simply getting the ideas out of my head and down on paper and haven’t spent the time promoting it, but given the current economic pressures facing today’s restaurants, I thought it might be helpful to share it with restaurant operators looking for ideas on how to incentivize and retain staff and managers.
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I wrote this chapter for my book Outsmart, Outserve and Order Up!: Guerrilla Marketing Tactics for Culinary Operators last year with the intention of simply getting the ideas out of my head and down on paper and haven’t spent the time promoting it, but given the current economic pressures facing t...

07/07/2026

Always appreciate a bit of free press (even if I don't get links :)
Expert Round-Up: How Should Someone Go About Writing Their First Book? Do You Have Any Tips for Getting a Manuscript Written?

Expert Round-Up Topic: How Should Someone Go About Writing Their First Book? Do You Have Any Tips for Getting a Manuscript Written? STEPHANIE JANÉT When people ask me how I wrote my book, I tell them I didn’t start with writing a book; instead, I began by telling my truth. My memoir, The Journey ...

04/07/2026

Whether you're serving customers, celebrating with family, or enjoying a well-earned day off, we wish you a happy Fourth of July.

17/06/2026

Miss Sue is a pro at reading children's books!! And we very much appreciate the book exposure!!

10/06/2026

03/06/2026

Kindness and community have no boundaries. Wishing our clients, colleagues, and friends a happy Pride Month. Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported.