How Does Your Staff De-stress

This article from MSN talks about how the employees do yoga once a week in an attempt to relieve stress. So what does your team do to relieve their stress?

Is there a ritual that they do? Do you encourage them to do anything together? Do you do anything with them?

It is a great idea to look into. Doing something fun and/or physical is a great way to help your employees bond and release stress, both of which makes for happier, more productive employees.

So look into some ideas today and let us know what you think of.

Good Deals Thrive in Tough Times

With the economy not doing well and people everywhere trying to save money businesses with great values are thriving. Sales show that more people are ordering value menu items and combos when they go out to eat, which is becoming more rare.

Places like Wendy’s, Taco Bell, and McDonald’s are seeing sales of their value menu items rise as the economy sinks. This article from the Chicago Tribune shows how businesses are taking advantage of this buy offering more deals. Subway has lowered the price of a foot-long sandwich, while many businesses are offering low cost snack wraps for less than $2.00.

So what are you doing to bring in business in these hard times? Have you changed your prices or created any special items?

What are you doing for Halloween?

Got an neat promotions going for Halloween? Any special menu items? Are you doing anything special with your staff?

If you need ideas simply look around the Web. IHOP has a special going on with all you can eat Halloween pancakes. And many other places are doing special events too, just check them out for ideas.

What are you doing this year? What have you done in the past? Share your ideas here.

Stock Your Kitchen Today

Wondering if you have everything you need for your kitchen? Trying to figure out what some of those crazy looking things are? Then check out this list of tools from Bon Appetit magazine.

The list tells you what common kitchen tools are used for, so you know exactly why you need each item. It is also a great place to look for ideas of any new items you might need.

Once you know what everything is, head over to Serv-U’s Web site to check out the great supply of tools for your kitchen (along with items for your bar, dining room, office, rest rooms, and everywhere else). The helpful staff is more than willing to explain anything you may still not understand and can help you make sure you get everything you need to run your business.

Looking for some new inspiration?

Have you checked out MSN’s new food section, delish.com? It is pretty neat. Packed with recipes, articles about food and wine, and fun food facts it is a great resource for food lovers.

The site offers menu ideas for meals and parties, information on food celebrities, and fun food games. It is a great place to go when you need some inspiration for a new menu item or just have a few minutes to spend.

So check out the site today, your stomach will be glad you did.