How to Run a Business

When a company does a good job, they make people happy. They laugh, they smile, they have a good time — that’s what we do for a living. Any business doing that is making a noble effort. Use these best practices for running your business: Selling begins once customers “enter” your store Every business process of communication […]
5 Tips to Help You Make Your Bar The Hottest Joint in Town

Interested in making your bar the hottest joint in town? Follow my tips to find out what makes a bar great: Hot bars are high energy The key to having a high energy bar comes down to the music. Hire a DJ to play songs that have a lot of beats-per-minute to keep your customers […]
Jon Taffer's DVD After-Signing Party at Mixology

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A New Era of Vegas: Resorts World

In the wake of the closing of the Riviera, a new casino emerges from the East… the far East. Resorts World Las Vegas (operated by Malaysia-based Genting Group) held its groundbreaking ceremony on May 5, 2015 on the site of the former Stardust casino with traditional Chinese thunder drummers and costumed lion dancers kicking off […]
5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Mistakes in managing and operating a business can threaten its long-term viability. The key to success is to quickly identify your mistakes and learn from them. Here are the top 5 mistakes of small business owners: Getting into the business for the wrong reasons The bar business is a very social business, and many owners come […]
How to Succeed in the Bar Business

Owning a bar sounds like the perfect life to many potential entrepreneurs, but it’s not always fun and games. It’s hard work. It takes time. It takes dedication. But if you have a clear vision, it can also translate into a rewarding and successful business. Here are some tips for prospective bar owners to know […]
Top Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry

Savvy restaurateurs know that they must adapt to the changing consumer trends in an increasingly competitive market or suffer the consequences of being left behind. Staying informed will allow you to adapt to the changing market conditions. To that end, we’ve devoted this edition of our blog to compiling the latest consumer trends in the […]
New Alcohol Labeling Laws

Source: www.nightclub.com Do you have any idea how many calories are in your bestselling cocktail? If you don’t, then it’s time that you figure it out. If your restaurant or bar is part of a chain with 20 or more locations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require that you display the calorie content […]
Attracting the Millennial Diner

Are you looking to sustain and grow a successful bar? Want a steady stream of customers walking into your establishment? Then look no further than the millennials. For tips on how to market to millennials, download Jon Taffer’s free business app, BarHQ available on Google Play and iTunes Who are the millennials? Also known as Generation […]
3 Tips for Personal Success

Watch Jon Taffer’s interview with Forbes discussing his three tips for personal success. View Video