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The Top 10 Tips for Keeping You & Your Staff Safe During a Robbery
Unfortunately, being in the bar business puts you at a greater risk of robbery than virtually any other profession and that means that you need to be prepared and ready (if that’s ever possible) . . . keep reading

Video: What Well-Managed Bars Do Between Inventories To Drive Profits
In the next installment of my series of videos from the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las . . . keep reading

Why Your Bar Needs A "Ritual" To Crush The Competition
Would anyone buy a bottle of Corona if it didn't come with a lime? Isn't Stella Artois a lot like many other beers on the market except that it's served in a Belgian Chalice. What about Guinness? Doesn't the two part pour make it unique? And wouldn't Crispin Cider be just another standard cider if it wasn't for the fact that it has a ritual of being served over ice? . . . keep reading

Quick Video: How To Take Back Control Of Your Bar
I met and interviewed Greg Clark from Bevinco at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas. Greg works with 40 different bars and restaurants in the United States to help them achieve their desired pr . . . keep reading

Top 10 Tips For Taking Photos Of Your Bar
If you run a bar and have any intention of making a little money while you do, you’ll probably want to advertise your promotions locally in magazines/newspapers, onli . . . keep reading

AUDIO: Interview with the King of Cocktails Dale DeGroff

Renowned Cocktail Expert, Bar Management Specialist and 30 year veteran of the trade shares his trade secrets with us including how he increased the average check in the famed Rainbow Room in New York by 250%. . . . keep reading

AUDIO: Interview with the creators of Coyote Gold Margaritas

In this interview, I speak to Maureen & Bob Schaffer from Coyote Gold Margaritas, the unique premium margarita drink that this couple took from a home recipe to a bestselling liquor. We find out how they did it and how you can do it too! . . . keep reading

Liquor Pour Cost Calculator

Calculate your pour cost and profit margins of each liquor product sold in the bar easily with this handy calculator. This handy tool will enable you to see at a glance what you should be charging for every shot of liquor in your business and will help you identify any loss making products quickly. Don't sell your liquor without knowing what it costs! . . . keep reading

Beer Cost Calculator

Calculate your pour cost and profit margins of every beer sold in the bar easily with this handy calculator. This handy tool will enable you to see at a glance what you should be charging for every glass of beer in your business and will help you identify any loss making products quickly. Don't sell your beer without knowing what it costs! . . . keep reading

10 Kitchen secrets that are costing you money and your chef doesn't want you to know

What's going on in your kitchen that your chef doesn't want you to know about it? Its time you knew because it's costing you money. . . . keep reading

10 Quick ways to reduce your food costs today

How often have you wandered into the storerooms to find the most random selection of products that don't appear to be part of any recipe for current menu items? These items are costing you money. By developing a standard item list with your Chef based purely on the menu items, you are avoiding extra "nice to have" purchases which take up space and profits. . . . keep reading

How overstressed staff can affect your business

Bar employees have always been under a lot of stress, but today, stress intensity has reached unprecedented levels. This represents a serious problem, and must be dealt with quickly and with due seriousness. We examine this important issue. . . . keep reading

10 questions to ask yourself before buying a Point of Sale system for your bar

When looking at the number of cash registers/POS systems to put in your establishment you will need to look at several things. The size of your establishment, do you serve food, do you want to expand your business in the future . . . keep reading

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