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Outdoor patios have become the restaurant owner’s best friend over the last year as it has offered the only option for many to remain open for table service. Even when we’re not in the middle of a pandemic, outdoor seating can be quite profitable. It increases your number of seats and provides an excellent environment for live entertainment. Here we take a look at five essential elements for a profitable restaurant patio.

This has been perhaps the most stressful two-year period in history to be a small business owner. There have been shutdowns, partial reopening, staff turnover, financial hardships, and that doesn't include any of the changes to personal and family lives that we've all had to deal with. Many owners have been forced to drastically change their business model just to stay afloat. All of these challenges come along with what can be a great deal of stress. Finding ways to relieve that stress is essential to keep your business and yourself, for that matter, moving forward toward better things. Here we take a look at five ways for small business owners to relieve stress.

Summer is right around the corner, and for many restaurants, this is peak season. The last year and a half have been particularly difficult on the restaurant industry, but with things slowly getting back to normal, this summer represents a great time to get back into the black. Here we take a look at five ways to increase summer restaurant sales.

While it’s probably not a surprise to anybody, experts predict a global economic recession within the next year. Covid-19 has caused massive damage to businesses worldwide, large and small, and the downturn is expected to continue. Many businesses are understaffed and having to close temporarily. Others have closed permanently. So how do you “recession-proof” your small business? Here are a few things that can help:

Social media has become one of the best ways for small businesses to market their products and services and communicate with their prospects and customers. Getting social media marketing right is not as easy as posting a few pictures here and there. It takes consistency, detailed planning, and creativity to be truly effective. Here we take a look at five social media marketing tips for small businesses.