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Mother’s Day can be a financial boon for owners and a great way to increase restaurant revenue for the future as well as on the holiday itself.  Making moms and their families feel special can help to create loyal customers and establish traditions.  According to Toast, “Nearly half of Americans say they will celebrate Mother’s Day with a special restaurant meal.”  This means millions of people will be looking to plan their celebrations in the coming weeks.  Starting your promotions early and showing your commitment to making it a truly special day for moms will give you a leg up on the competition.  There are dozens of promotions a restaurant owner can run for Mother’s Day.  Here we explore 7 of our favorites.

Employees drive business and in many cases are the face of your company. An investment in your staff is an investment in the reputation and longevity of your small business. There are several steps you can take to improve your work environment and get the most out of your team.

Events are a great way to grow your restaurant as long you have a plan and the proper people in place to pull it off. Taking care of all of the details prior to your guests showing up will give you the best chance for success.

Women have made considerable strides in the corporate landscape over the years. Not only are females gaining high-level positions within private firms, they're also dominating the entrepreneurial landscape. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, in the United States alone, “More than 11.6 million firms are owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people, and generating $1.7 trillion in sales as of 2017. Women-owned firms (51% or more) account for 39% of all privately held firms and contribute 8% of employment and 4.2% of revenues.” Although there has been significant growth, women in business still have a harder time acquiring small business funding when compared to their male counterparts.

Are you a proactive owner? Driving small business growth requires seizing opportunities and thinking toward the future. The ability to pivot quickly is one of the few advantages small businesses hold over larger competitors. Having the available cash flow to take advantage when opportunities present themselves will allow you to be decisive enough to avoid missing out. So what steps can you take to become a proactive business owner?