Returning the favor

INC. THIS MORNING Returning the favor Good morning, When Pokey’s business was on the verge of closing, the Nebraska community he generously served stepped up to return the favor. The entrepreneur, whose real name is Steven Murphy, had opened his Cajun restaurant A Taste of Louisiana in June 2020, and soon was doing steady business. But by October 2021, orders had slowed down dramatically due to the pandemic, he had maxed out his business credit cards, and he was behind on rent. He decided to cook everything he had left over for the homeless, and shut down.  What Pokey hadn't taken into account, though, was how important he and the restaurant were to the community. After he told his plan to a friend and volunteer employee, she started a GoFundMe to save the business, which surpassed its $10,000 goal within a week. Check out the full story of how a grateful community stepped up save an entrepreneur’s dream. SPONSORED CONTENT How to Save Time and Money Learn how the right tools can improve your back-office operations and create exceptional customer experiences. Download now Inc. Best Workplaces: Applications Now Open! Awarding excellence in company culture. Apply now to be recognized as a company people love to work for. Early-rate deadline: December 10, 2021. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Some employers are spending more time focusing on a holistic approach to employee and customer satisfaction. A key ingredient in that mix is gratitude. --Inc.  Here are some low-cost, high-return ways to make your appreciation known, even from a distance. --Inc.  This ridiculously simple change to how you say thank you will make it much more effective --Inc.  ONE MORE THING: Here's how you can use love languages to ensure your team gets the gratitude and recognition they deserve. --Inc. --Brit Morse Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy