Here's a Twist: Viewpoints Industry Has a Tip for Diners

Viewpoints Industry has noticed an important shift of attitude in the restaurant industry.  Tipping is a strange tradition, with different guidelines from one region to another.  On the surface, it seems to be a tax on diners which subsidizes already-wealthy restaurant owners.  They get away with paying their employees much less than the accepted minimum wage on the assumption that the bulk of the wait staff's income will be garnered from the generosity -- or the desire to impress -- of individual customers.  And some restaurants grab a portion of all the tips that come in during the evening.  But in the long run, tipping causes a lot of friction between waiters and diners that affects return business at a level above mere menu and ambiance.

Viewpoints Industry notes that tipping could be the cause of considerable unrest at restaurants.

The Viewpoints Industry TV show reports that the solution for some restaurants is to include a 20% gratuity on the final bill.  This can be problematic.  Many high-end restaurants have done this in the past, with the result that some customers, especially after a few drinks, will not notice the additional item on the bill and automatically add another tip on top of that.  There is also the question of tipping being voluntary and at the discretion of the customer.  Tipping has somehow evolved from a reward for good service to a mandatory fee along the lines of a fixed percentage, no matter how good, bad or dismal the service has been.  Of course, how voluntary is it when social pressures dictate a predetermined amount?  Wouldn't the proper thing be for the restaurant industry to simply ban tipping altogether and raise the menu prices to reflect a decent living wage for the staff?  It would then become like shopping in any other kind of store:  you pay for what you get.

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Viewpoints Industry TV on Where Women Entrepreneurs Thrive

Female entrepreneurs can be found across the world. But in some in countries, they are more prevalent and more likely to be successful. Viewpoints Industry shares where these business women live and run a business.

The United States is the top country for women business leaders. An annual report from the Gender-GEDI ranking, as commissioned by Dell, found that women aren’t just opening up a new business but are adding jobs, exporting out of the country and looking to expand the business they have. This is for the top five countries where women entrepreneurs are: the United States, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France and Chile (Germany and France tied). Rounding out the top ten are the United Kingdom, Poland, Spain and Mexico. The countries ranked specifics such as access to capital, business risk, legal rights and access to education for women and rate of female startup activity.

ViewpointsIndustry TV learns that even though the U.S. came in first, only 37% of its entrepreneurs are female. Start-up funding is still difficult to obtain also. The study surveyed 30 countries of which 75% failed to meet the basic recommendations for women to excel in business. The world has come a long way but it seems it still has a long way to go before more women open and run their own businesses. 


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Viewpoint Industry Shares the Best Career and Life Advice for Grads

An copy of the best graduation speech was printed in the national newspaper over Memorial Day weekend from Admiral William  McRaven. It reminded us of the small things we can do every day to be successful no matter what career choices we make. Viewpoints Industry shares some of the points he made.

1. Always make your bed in the morning. This is the first, small task to complete that will propel you to complete all the tasks on your list.
2. Choose the right people to help you. By now, most grads know who is in their corner and who is not. Keep those who are supportive and helpful close and keep distance from those who seem to put you down or find some glee in your failures.
3. Attitude makes the difference. We didn’t say ego, we said attitude. A positive attitude is infectious and can be clearly seen by those who meet with you. The one thing that matters more than anything else is a good attitude.
4. Keep moving forward even when you get knocked down, laid off, or rejected. There are many times in life when we get bumped off course and soundly flattened on the ground. Make the choice to get back up, dust off and keep moving forward. Those who can rebound from failure of any kind are the ones most likely to succeed in whatever they do.
5. Face adversaries straight on and don’t back down. Foes can be bosses, co-workers and even friends. Take them face on. Be calm. Remind what you are made of.

ViewpointsIndustry TV encourages readers to find and read the full text of Admiral McRaven’s graduation speech to students at the University of Texas-Austin. Everything he said resonates in today’s business environment and life in general.  


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Viewpoints Industry TV and How to Stay Cool This Summer

It current weather conditions are telling, this summer promises to be a scorcher across the country. Viewpoints Industry TV shares suggestions on how to stay cool this summer.

Sometimes, just looking at the morning weather forecast is all we need to know that it is going to be another sweltering day. Fortunately, there are ways to stay cool when the mercury keeps going up and up.

Go to the movies for the matinee. Enjoy someone else’s air conditioning and see a movie while there. There is an added bonus that this screening is usually less expensive than the evening screenings. Double coolness.

Take a cool shower and stand under a ceiling fan to cool off and dry. Please be sure the curtains or blinds are closed when doing so.

Put pillowcases in the freezer a little bit before going bed. It is easier to get to sleep when there is something cool under the head.

Viewpoints Industry suggests to eat to for the heat. Make and enjoy cool meals like fun salads, cold pasta dishes and refreshing beverages like cherry lemonade. Drink plenty of water too. Staying hydrated is a great way to cool off.

Finally, do as they do in the South – put a spoon or knife in the freezer. Take it out after an hour or so and press is on pulse points like the neck and wrists. Stay cool and refreshed this summer, readers!

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Viewpoints Industry on How to Get What You Pay For

(The number of baby diapers per package is reduced but price stays the same)

Consumers should be aware that some food and product manufacturers are reducing the size, pieces or ounces in packaging and still charging the same price. Viewpoints Industry offers some samples and a few tips about how to get your money’s worth at the grocery store.

The next time you go to the store to stock up, check the item’s package to see if its size was reduced. Chances are it has. A consumer reporter found that the price of a popular juice box maker reduced the number of ounces in the box but still charged the same price as before. The reporter also found that a favorite brand of packaged cookies also reduced the number of items in the package and still charged the same price. The same also applies to a maker of baby diapers. While this may seem unfair to the average consumer, it seems to be occurring more frequently.

Viewpoints Industry TV encourages readers to check the price per ounce on the package. As food and other costs rise, manufacturers are passing them on to the consumer through price hikes and reduction in product size and quantity. And while it may seem like there is nothing a grocery shopper can do about it, we can buy products which have not been altered. If one must buy their favorite brand and the price per ounce is less, write to the manufacturer and lodge a complaint. We always want to be sure we get what we pay for.


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Viewpoints Industry and Why Hackers Want Your Numbers

(Your IP address can be hidden with browsers and software to hide it)

There are eight numbers we all have that hackers can’t wait to get their hands on. This is why it is imperative to be sure these numbers are safe and secure. Viewpoints Industry reviews which numbers they are and how to protect them.

Your phone number. A recent check online for my name yielded my cell phone number. This is why it is essential to unlist a cell or landline number from any directory, resume service or anyplace else that asks for it. Also, be careful when adding a phone number to social media sites which request it for verification. Is it really necessary when an email address works as well?

Dates and zip codes. Do you really want your birth date, children’s birth dates, Social Security Number, zip code, street address listed on the Internet?  These are also numbers that fraudsters want to get their hands on, and can, through the open cracks and seams online. Always go with the theory “less is more”. The less personal information provided the more protected your identity is.

PIN codes. It’s better to use a credit card inside stores and gas stations or at the gas tank since skimmers can easily grab your PIN code. The same suggestion applies to using the card inside where a camera could be hidden and record as you enter your code. This recently happened to a friend when the notified her that there was a breach.

IP address. While it can be somewhat easy for hackers to find it, there are ways to protect it. Unplug your wireless router, wait ten minutes and plug it back in. Your IP address changes every time you do that. There are also browsers which can hide the IP address. Find, download, install and use one.

Viewpoints Industry TV pinpoints these other numbers which can wreck personal financial data and your life: drivers license number, passport ID number, and health insurance policy numbers. Always monitor all financial, credit and health statements to be sure it is accurate. Report any discrepancies. Ask credit card companies and banks if they offer any ID theft products and take advantage of them. It pays to be vigilant when it comes to your personal and financial life.

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Viewpoints Industry TV – How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Workloads

New business owners and small business owners are often bogged down with work and self imposed deadlines. Viewpoints Industry TV offers ideas about how entrepreneurs can manage heavy workloads.

There are some days when it seems like the work on the desk will never get done no matter how long we work. But there are ways to make it more manageable without going crazy or missing important deadlines.

Prioritize tasks on the list. Assign them a number from one to five. Start working on the ones and then move to the twos. Move the others up at a later time when there is from free space.

Move deadlines. Unless there is a die-hard deadline to meet, move some of them out. Identify the most urgent ones and what’s needed to meet it, calendar it and then move down the list.

Delegate. There are tasks on the to-do list which others can easily handle and get done. Outsource those to people you know can get the job done.

The Viewpoints Industry TV show suggests taking two marathon work days to get the most urgent tasks completed. This may mean no phone calls, no replying to non-related emails, no visitors. Power through these two days deftly crossing off items on the list. When done, take a breather. Go outside and enjoy an energetic walk. Then onward to the next items.

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