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Bar Theft Reduction Procedures That Work

Theft is like a disease in your bar. Once it begins, it spreads and can eventually damage your bar operation to the point that it can't recover. Take control today. Learn how you can proactively head off bar theft by adopting a few proven tactics and techniques . . . more>>

Lower Your Liability By Understanding the Risks Your Bar Faces

Running a bar is a high liability business. If you don't know where you're business is exposed, you stand a good chance of putting your bar at risk. Learn how to operate your bar with responsible practices to minimize your liability and make your bar safer for your customers . . . more>>

Bar Promotion Fundamentals: Understanding What Result Areas Your Bar Promotions Should Achieve

You know you need to run promotions for your bar. But do you know the specific objectives each bar promotion should accomplish? Learn how to get more customers and increase sales by understanding with clarity the objectives you should have for each bar promotion . . . more>>

Should You Run a Groupon Promotion For Your Bar?

With the growing popularity of deep discount websites such as Groupon.com as customer traffic generators, it may be tempting to run a campaign for your bar. Learn the truth about running a deep discount website promotion and why for some bars it could be one of the worst decisions a bar owner makes . . . more>>

How to Profit by Hosting Birthday Parties in Your Bar

Having birthday parties at your bar is a largely untapped source of revenue for many bars. Positioning your bar to hold this type of event is easier than you think. Learn the exact steps to take to make this a profitable part of your marketing mix . . . more>>

Setting Up Free WiFi in Your Bar

WiFi usage is exploding. With the rapid adoption of smartphones by consumers, the demand for WiFi will continue to increase. Learn all that's involved in setting up free WiFi in your bar so that you can get your existing customers to stay longer as well as attract new customers . . . more>>

Can Smartphone Users Find Your Bar?

Smartphone usage for mobile computing is growing at a rapid pace, especially among ages 18-45. If you're not easily found when a potential customer does a smartphone search for bars, you're losing valuable customer traffic. Learn what you can do to ensure that your bar shows up when customers are searching for bars in their area . . . more>>

How to Market Your Bar to Charity Groups Using Guest Bartenders

Many charities are searching for ways to raise money in today's economy. You can successfully market your bar to charity groups using a guest bartender promotion at very low cost. Follow our step by step guide to putting in place a charity guest bartender promotion that will fill up your bar on your slower nights and impact your bottom line . . . more>>

Marketing Your Bar to Dog Owners: How To Gain Loyal Customers in This Growing Yet Under-Served Niche

Making your bar dog friendly can be a profitable way to grow your bar business. If you have an outdoor patio and you're not targeting four-legged customers and their owners, you're missing out on some easy money. Learn why dog owners are begging to spend money with you and how you can attract these new customers to your bar . . . more>>

How to Design a Successful Wine by the Glass Program

Serving wine by the glass is hardly a new concept, but it's surprising how many bars don't take advantage of the profits that can be gained with a wine by the glass program that really sells. Create or update your wine by the glass program and maximize your wine profits . . . more>>

How To Increase Sales With a Better Designed Bar Menu

Your beverage menu can be one of the best sales tools you have. But to really maximize revenue with your menu you need to understand how to use your menu to sell drinks. Learn how to showcase your bar's offerings and increase sales on your highest profit items . . . more>>

BAR DOWNLOAD: Bar New Hire Checklist

Staying on top of all the forms and information needed when hiring a new employee can be a challenge. Download the Bar New Hire Checklist to verify that you have collected the necessary forms and completed the appropriate steps when adding a new member to your team . . . more>>

Why Your Exterior Sign is the Single Most Effective Investment You Can Make For Your Bar

Whether you already have an existing bar, or are in the planning stages of opening up one, you need to be aware of how powerful your exterior sign can be in drawing traffic to your business. Learn why the right sign can be both the least expensive and the most effective form of advertising you can have . . . more>>

BAR CALCULATOR: Bar Customer Lifetime Profit Calculator

Knowing how much profit each customer represents is essential in making smart marketing decisions. Use the Bar Customer Lifetime Profit Calculator to quickly and easily determine the amount of profit you will make from your average customer over the years . . . more>>

BAR DOWNLOAD: Keg Beer Servings Chart

The amount of head you pour with each type of beer glass will affect how many servings you get from each keg. Use the Keg Beer Servings Chart to determine how many servings you can get out of each keg . . . more>>

Stop Glass Breakage: Eleven Ways You Can Reduce Glassware Breakage in Your Bar

Broken glassware costs you profits and impact the bottom line. Don't let sloppy handling of glassware cost you money. Use these proven and tested glassware controls to help limit glass breakage in your bar . . . more>>

PROFIT MAKER: How To Create BIG Profits With Signature Drinks

Signature drinks are an ideal way to create big profits by selling higher margin items, attracting more customers, and making a name for your bar. Learn several key steps you can take to turn signature drinks into a profitable part of your bar's bottom line . . . more>>

How To Use Vehicle Wraps to Get Your Bar Noticed

If you're not getting enough customers, you need to find additional ways to drive traffic. Vehicle wraps can be one of the most cost effective ways to promote your bar. Learn how to best use vehicle wraps to get your bar noticed and drive more customers through your doors. . . . more>>

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