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Alcohol is an integral part of many small businesses and restaurant, bar and liquor store owners need to stay current with the latest trends to keep the booze, and cash, flowing.  To increase alcohol sales, you need to know what your customers want and be able to offer something unique.  Here we take a look at five top trends dominating the alcohol industry.

“Employees are a company's greatest asset - they're your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission.” - Anne M. Mulcahy

There was a time when catering menus were filled with nothing but basic foods and simple recipes that appeal to a mass audience.  For caterers looking to stand out and become known as a high-end solution, a more creative approach with an expanded selection has become necessary.  Packaging costs, kitchen time, food costs and many other factors contribute to the overall profitability of your business, but that shouldn’t stop you from creating a world class menu for your clients to select from.  Assembling a talented and creative kitchen staff will only benefit your business if you allow them to be imaginative and come up with unique dishes.  Here we’ve outlined the core sections of a complete catering menu along with some recipe suggestions to help inspire your own creations.

In a small businesses employee productivity can make or break your business. When employees aren’t putting in optimal effort labor costs go up and cause a ripple effect throughout your business. Here are some pain free ways to help boost productivity in your work environment and protect your bottom line.

Your bar is an integral piece of your restaurant.  In some cases, it can be your biggest money maker and in others it may eat away at your profits.  Maximizing the efficiency and profitability of your bar should be a priority for owners looking to increase restaurant profits.  The question is, how can you make your restaurant bar more profitable?