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Small Business Week runs from May 5^th through May 11^th.  There are many events taking place across the country and online, and there are endless promotional and networking opportunities.  In honor of Small Business Week, Quikstone Capital has unearthed the following small business stats and fun facts.

“Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.”  It’s also a great time for a restaurant fiesta!  While Cinco de Mayo is centered around Mexico, people from all backgrounds choose to participate in the celebration.  It can be an extremely profitable day for your restaurant, if done properly.

Memorial Day is a time for honoring our fallen soldiers as well as giving condolences and thanks to their families.  It is also a time when many folks like to go out to eat and have a few drinks.  This makes for a very lucrative opportunity for restaurant owners and offers a chance for you to give back.  Here are just a few ways to make your Memorial Day celebration a success.

National Beer Day is April 7^th with New Beer’s Eve falling on Saturday April 6^th.  This is an excellent opportunity for promotions and celebrations at your bar or restaurant.  Here we’ve compiled some fun facts to use in your National Beer Day promotions.

St. Patrick’s Day can be extremely profitable for restaurants and bars, and what better way to celebrate than hosting your own event.  Restaurant events can help to bring in a large amount of business in a short period of time, all while creating memories that can lead to new loyal customers.