It's Barbeque Season!
April 19th, 2010

Spring is most definitely in the air, and many are already anticipating the summer. With spring and the warm weather that accompanies the season comes a new sense of excitement and joy. It is running all through the Synergy Marketing Consultants offices. And why wouldn't it? Our entire staff is well aware of what is coming.

Barbeques.

If ever there was group of individuals who loved a good barbeque, it's our Synergy team. Barbeques, of course, not only help to celebrate the outdoors and the awesome weather of the spring and summer seasons, but more importantly they invigorate a team of employees and help give them a boost of enthusiasm needed to get through each work day.

A happy staff, as we have often said before, garners greater productivity. And clearly, that's good for business. Who knew a hot dog could be so lucrative? Charles Hopkins of the community news and articles website, Ezilon.com, wrote about how to throw a good barbeque a few years back. If you're planning to host a barbeque for your employees, it may be a good idea to follow a few of his tips.

Hopkins reminds us that this type of event is a relatively inexpensive way to provide food and fun for your family and friends. He begins by telling us how to make BBQs fun for everyone involved.

“First, consider how many people will be attending,” writes Hopkins, “since size affects pricing a great deal...The portions of food will also affect size. Consider that 5 burgers take up a lot less space than 5 sides of pork. In other words, think about what you are going to be cooking when choosing your barbecue.”

Don't forget to consider the dietary habits of your employees either. Keeping in mind that not everyone may be into the traditional burgers and hot dogs, it is important to consider other options. Says Hopkins: “The barbecue is not just for meat, either. You can also consider roasting vegetables like corn, squash, and potatoes on your grill as well.” As well, side dishes including baked potatoes, potato salad and fresh green salads should also be available.

Barbeques are excellent ways to impress and please your staff without having to spend a lot of money. Remember that you can also save money by simply picking up cheap plastic plates instead of paper plates. These reusable inexpensive plates cause a lot less waste as well. You may want to consider using real silverware instead of plastic knives and forks so that a simply run through the dishwasher will replace a garbage bag full of plastic.

Following some of these simple tips will help for your barbeque to be a hit, believes Hopkins. Remember, BBQs were meant to be relaxing and fun. It helps for you to enjoy the good weather while keeping your entire staff happy and feeling appreciated.