Clearing Office Paperwork

Mounds of paperwork piling up all around your work space can cause more than just stress. Today we want to tackle that clutter accumulating all around you and help you stay focused to get more done. We want you to be successful as a restaurant owner/operator so this is an important part of your job.

   Here are a few reasons you don't want to let clutter get the best of you or your office and some of our own ideas to keep it all neat and tidy!

      It's easier to lose track of bills that need paid on time in a messy office. We all know that late bills hurts your reputation with your vendors, suppliers and creditors and once you lose their trust it usually gets around to others too plus hurts your credit rating. Create a place in your work space for bills due so you'll see them and work on getting them paid on time.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, I think of my mom and my wife's mom and all they've done to inspire and encourage us to create our restaurant as a healthy, happy business - the go to place for special occasions. Moms around the world do so much for their children, they deserve special attention every day but, definitely on their own holiday. You'll want to show the moms that come to your own restaurant how much they mean to you, how thankful you are for them and offer them a relaxing day off.

What will you do for your own mom to show your respect and appreciation? We always host a special weekend of surprises when families come to dine with us. One of the top gift ideas for Mother's Day is to make reservations and take mom out for a meal she doesn't need to plan, prepare or clean up after!

Some ideas that we use

Show Customer Appreciation with a Thank You Gift!

Every day in your business you'll want to make sure to thank customers with a smile and word of thanks for their business and loyalty. There are some days that lend themselves to extra special opportunities to show customer appreciation in your restaurant such as your business anniversary, Valentines Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Christmas and Chanuka, and Customer Appreciation Days.

Here you'll find the best ideas for thank you gifts, ways to show customer appreciation and they won't break the bank but, will set you apart from your competition. Why not host a monthly Customer Appreciation Day to be unique, be different, help your customers remember you, set yourself apart from your competition! It's a win-win dining experience. Keep reading our ideas below:

Set a romantic table in your restaurant!

Set a romantic table for your restaurant guests will our simple tips that will relax your guests and help you save money. Restaurant customers want to go out to dinner at a restaurant that takes care of all the little details, offers a meal for a great value, offers ambiance and a relaxing night out away from all the hectic things they do all day like work, family and obligations. Offer them what they want and you'll find your loyal customers that spread the word about the best place to go out for a night on the town!

 Stop back for more holidays in your restaurant tips.

Taking Restaurant Inventory

At the end of each business year and prior to getting started in the new year, all restaurants should be taking restaurant inventory of all supplies, food - perishable and nonperishable and alcohol, wine and beer.

A year end inventory is necessary for your year end taxes and to start the new year off knowing what's in stock, what you sold, what you haven't sold and maybe make adjustments to your menus.

Keep your inventory sheet simple so you or your staff will be able to perform the inventory monthly and always at year end.

We like to create our inventory sheets following how we organize and store our products, making it quick work to get to the bottom line of inventory.

Ideas to Increase Restaurant Business in October

It's October and time to put summer behind you for your restaurant business and get ready for your busy season! Yay and finally!

October is a great time in your restaurant:

School is back in session and parents are organized with their kids and ready to get a dinner out/date night or even take the kids out to dinner. Plan accordingly and make sure to have your kids menu in place and plenty of fall specials.

October is Halloween month and a very popular holiday for kids, families, young adults and it's party time! Make sure you plan a perfect Halloween party, decorate with Halloween candles on the tables or bar or even

Fall/Autumn Months in your Restaurant Business

When the weather gets cooler, the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, you should want to consider what options you have for the coming months in your restaurant business.

September and October are the months to take advantage of the sunny days that still exist and you'll want to serve your guests on your outdoor patio for as long as possible. Add patio bistro tables in the sunshine and consider adding outdoor patio sets and outdoor patio heaters for as little as just over one hundred dollars to your space to extend the warm weather.

Back to School for Restaurant Businesses

August is here and it's time to start thinking about back to school in your restaurant business. What can and will you offer your customers? Here are some ideas to help you get started to help your customers and help your business - a win - win situation!

Bartending for Dummies

We like this series of books for bars and restaurant owners and managers. Unless you've been or are a bartender yourself, it's really important to understand everything about the bar and the business of running it.

Check out Bartending for Dummies to learn or review information on garnishes and how to cut and store your fruit for drinks, the right glasses to buy and use for each drink, recipes for all liquors and especially the most popular ones.

New Page Added Today - Associations/Groups/Magazines for your Restaurant

Today's post is short and sweet:

Check out our newest page we just added today:

Associations/Groups/Magazines for the Restaurant Owner/Manager. As the owner, it's up to you to stay on top of your business, your competition and what's happening in the industry. As a manager, it's up to you to keep everything in line if you're in charge. We hope you like our list and really hope it helps you find free or inexpensive ideas to generate profit in your business.

That's all for today, please let us know your comments.

Cheers!