Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of our most common questions that we are asked by visitors and current members. If you can't find the answer to your specific question, contact us and we'd be happy to help.

What is BarBusinessOwner.com?

How much does it cost to become a member of BarBusinessOwner.com?

Are there any additional costs beyond the initial membership fee?

I'm not from the United States; can I still become a member?

Which credit cards do you accept?

Do you accept PayPal?

Can I become a member by paying by check?

Why do you need my mailing address when I am registering as a member?

I don't like to put my credit card information online, how do I know that it's safe and secure?

I'm already an experienced bar owner, are all the members just getting started?

My bar is part of a larger grill and bar operation. Since your site is aimed at bar owners, is it worthwhile for me to become a member?

I'm not a bar owner yet, I'm still in the planning stages, can I be a member?

Why do you charge a membership fee for this website? Can't I just go figure this out on my own for free on the internet?

When did BarBusinessOwner.com start?

How often do you add new content?

How do I become a member of BarBusinessOwner.com?

Q: What is BarBusinessOwner.com?

A: BarBusinessOwner.com is the most comprehensive site on the internet for current and prospective bar owners and managers about owning, growing, and building a more profitable and successful bar business. We focus on providing fresh and current tools that you can immediately use to improve all areas of your business, whether it be customer acquisition, marketing, inventory, security, operations, staffing, or financial.

We know firsthand that owning and operating a bar can be incredibly challenging. With hundreds of details required to run a successful bar, it's easy to get overwhelmed or not have the time to look for better ways to grow your business.

BarBusinessOwner.com is a membership site for bar owners and managers who are serious about running a profitable business. We provide you with a comprehensive source of in-depth information including downloadable spreadsheets, employee and business forms, practical advice on how to increase your bar traffic, reduce your marketing costs, increase your margins - all for, and from, the view point of the bar business owner.

If you'd like to see examples of the specialized content we provide to bar owners and bar managers, check out our Sample Articles and Downloads.

Q: How much does it cost to become a member of BarBusinessOwner.com?

A: You can join BarBusinessOwner.com for a one-time registration of just $89.97. If after thirty days you decide to remain a member, you will be charged a monthly membership fee of $14.97. Cancel anytime.

Subscription fees to BarBusinessOwner.com are in most cases tax deductible as a business expense. Check with your tax consultant or accountant for advice on this issue. We believe that you are making a great investment into your business with your membership.

Q: Are there any additional costs when you become a member?

A: No, there are no additional costs when you sign up as a member. You will be charged the one-time membership registration fee. If you choose to stay on as a member after the 30th day, your credit card will be processed for the monthly membership fee of $13.97. You can cancel your membership at any time. It is your responsibility to cancel through your account or by email if you do not wish to stay on as a member.

Q: I'm not from the United States, can I still become a member?

A: Yes, definitely! Our members are from countries all over the world including, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, South Africa, Mexico, South Africa, UAE, India, Turkey, Romania, Russia and beyond. You can select your country when registering as a new member.

Q: Which credit cards do you accept?

A: We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.

Q: Do you accept PayPal?

A: Yes, you can pay with PayPal if you prefer. You can read more about our PayPal option here.

Q: Can I join by paying with a check?

A: Yes, you can pay by check if you prefer.
New Members
Please make your check payable to Fresh Approach Publications (the parent company of BarBusinessOwner.com) in the amount of $189.97 (one year membership).
Important
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Where to Mail Check
BarBusinessOwner.com
PO Box 15249
Sarasota, FL 34277
We will sign you up for your new membership within 1 to 2 business days after receiving your check and will notify you by email with your user name and password.

Q: Why do you need my mailing address when I am registering as a member?

A: BarBusinessOwner.com is a secure membership website. In order to provide you with a secure credit card transaction and to elimnate fradulent transactions, our merchant account requires address verification for authorization. This is true for any online merchant account to prevent identity theft and most of all protect you the consumer! If anyone got a hold of your credit card, they could not just shop online with your number. Our transactions are processed through Authorize.net. More than 248,000 merchants trust Authorize.net to manage their transactions, help prevent fraud, and grow their business.

Q: I don't like to put my credit card information online, how do I know that it's safe and secure?

A: You can be confident that our site utilizes the latest secure credit card authorization procedures from GeoTrust. Your credit card details are transmitted directly to our merchant account through a secure GeoTrust connection that is encrypted. BarBusinessOwner.com never sees or has access to your credit card details.

Q: I'm already an experienced bar owner or manager, are all the members just getting started?

A: Our members consist of both experienced bar owners and managers as well as prospective bar owners in the planning stages. Our member base contains a wide variety of bar owners from many different types of bars - including bar and grill operations, college bars, wine bars, neighborhood bars, sports bars, pubs, and more.

Q: My bar is part of a larger grill and bar operation. Since your site is aimed at bar owners, is it worthwhile for me to become a member?

A: As you already know, alcohol sales are some the most profitable sales you can make. Since your bar sales contribute significanly to your bottom line, you can't afford to be without the latest strategies and techniques for getting the most out of your bar. In fact, close to fifty percent of our members operate a bar and grill operation and find the information on our site very applicable to their business.

Q: I'm not a bar owner yet, I'm still in the planning stages, can I be a member?

A: Absolutely! This is probably the BEST place for you to be if you are still in planning mode because you can fast-forward your success and learn from years of experience. Our members include both new and experienced bar owners. We have soon-to-be and aspiring bar owners in the planning stages too. We also have many bar owners with incredibly successful businesses who are continually looking to stay inspired and stay on the cutting edge of the industry.

Q: Why do you charge a membership fee for this website? Can't I just go figure this out on my own for free on the internet?

A: Can you? Probably.

Should you? It depends.

They say that 'time is money', and we believe it to be true. You can certainly click through the millions of pages online that include information on running a business, getting customers, handling customer service issues, reading threads on free forums and spending countless hours trying to figure it out on your own. But do you have the time to do this while also running your bar? Or you could get access 24/7, 365 days a year to a comprehensive resource for everything you need to attract more customers at low cost, control costs, make your bar exciting and fun, and run a more profitable business.

If we knew then what we know now - free forums online are fine - but the advice you find on them isn't always reliable. People still stumbling around in the dark themselves offer newcomers advice without any personal sense of responsibility, often creating more frustration for bar owners because they cannot be sure what information has been tried, tested, and is reliable.

We have a created a place where you can save time and money with a minimal investment into your business. This unique learning environment is a place where each member can ask for advice and feedback and get it from other bar owners experiencing tangible success in their own businesses and who are willing to share how they're doing it. We have a spirit of collaboration and community; our members care enough about their business to pay to be here.

The pace of technology is changing so rapidly that what once worked in finding customers probably no longer works. You'll find the latest marketing startegies at BarBusinessOwner.com just by a click of the mouse. Much of our marketing content is unique to BarBusinessOwner.com and can be found no where else.

Q: When did the BarBusinessOwner.com site start?

A: We have been helping bar owners and bar managers run a better business since 2007. After getting plenty of feedback from the readers of our free email newsletter wanting even more detailed and actionable ideas about staying on top of the latest bar operating and bar marketing ideas, we recognized this definitive need of bar owners and bar managers and launched BarBusinessOwner.com in June 2009.

Fresh ideas and new content that can be adopted by bar owners and bar managers in their bars is added throughout each week.

Q: How often do you add new content?

A: We add new relevant content designed specifically for bar owners in the form of downloads, spreadsheets, forms, training manuals, how-to-articles, training videos, and more weekly. We are committed to making BarBusinessOwner.com a one-stop resource for bar owners and regularly add several new and original content items on a weekly basis.

Q: How do I become a member of BarBusinessOwner.com?

A: Joining our community of bar owners is easy. Become a member today by using our secure online order form. We have no doubt that your membership will more than pay for itself within the first few weeks.

Our downloads, spreadsheets, and how-to-articles have already helped many other bar owners. The actual cost of a membership to BarBusinessOwner.com is far less than the quality and usability of the bar owner resources you'll receive.

We invite you to take action now and gain access to this valuable resource for bar owners and bar managers.