--- title: Blog by Bopple | Joel Brilliant (4) description: Having been a business owner and part of the hospitality industry for over a decade, plus being involved in tech startups, I have a great understanding of how the industry works and what's involved. I'll be your go-to when discussing all things hospitality and technology. (4) --- [![Bopple](https://blog.bopple.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Bopple-Blog/images/bopple-blueberry-text.svg)](https://bopple.com/) [![Back to blog](https://blog.bopple.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Bopple-Blog/images/arrow-left.svg) Back to blog](https://blog.bopple.com) [Log in](https://my.bopple.com/login) [Sign up free](https://my.bopple.com/signup) # Starting up, starts here. Subscribe to get free education, tips and inspiration to help you start and grow a successful business. 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I'll be your go-to when discussing all things hospitality and technology. --- ![](https://blog.bopple.com/hubfs/image%20(1).png) [Product Updates](https://blog.bopple.com/tag/product-updates) ### [Transform your business online, with Bopple](https://blog.bopple.com/new-storefront-more-brand-better-customer-experiences) ### What’s new 🥳 We've made a complete design overhaul to your online store! 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