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Discussion Forum: Operations and Miscellaneous

Financial, banking/accounting, legal, licensing, security, business buy outs, & economic issues for experienced operators only

  1. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Finally a place to suggest changes and updates!

    Hello dedicated readers. The writing is on the wall. We are in need of some updates and upgrades to the board. I have recently discussed the matter with our friends at Nightclub and Bar and they are also looking into the most suitable upgrades for our little group that measures over 5400 users!...

    Started by admin, 08-07-2008 11:18 AM
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    05-07-2010 08:32 AM Go to last post
  2. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Chat Room Discussions

    <a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/xn9p4o.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> As previously discussed early December, we should have weekly meetings 4 times a month. Each Chat room discussion would be during the week as many of...

    Started by Ruben, 12-27-2008 01:32 AM
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    04-11-2010 05:20 PM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAKE ID's (False, Fake, Altered ID's)

    I] Originally posted by Bart-Man As mentioned, there are ultimately 3 forms of false ID's: 1. Not them (false identity) 2. Fake (completely manufactured as a counterfeit ID) 3. Altered (a real DL or ID that has been physically changed to represent false information such as D.O.B.,...

    Started by MiB ATL, 11-07-2002 10:09 AM
    • Replies: 95
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    03-31-2010 09:45 PM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Bad Apples & Scams

    Folks there are a number of new members here claiming to be consultants or marketing experts and asking members to send large amounts of $$$ to them via money orders, escrow, western union, pay-pay and checks for their service! This is a BAD idea! People you have got to use common sense when...

    Started by MixPro, 05-26-2008 11:41 PM
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    02-20-2010 03:31 AM Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: My Bar

    This is the place for all you bar owners to share pictures of your venues and discuss each others places. Just upload your photos with your new post on this thread. A little introduction of your background may help others who may not know you and your place. Enjoy! Please note in your user cp...

    Started by Michael Black, 08-18-2008 07:10 PM
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    02-11-2010 10:50 PM Go to last post
  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: My Nightclub

    This is the place for all you club owners to share pictures of your venues and discuss each others places. Just upload your photos with your new post on this thread. A little introduction of your background may help others who may not know you and your place. Enjoy! Please note in your user cp...

    Started by Michael Black, 08-18-2008 07:09 PM
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    01-29-2010 09:28 PM Go to last post
  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: SEE Chris/Excellent Bars Video Blogs!

    DIRTY http://www.nightclub-business.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4837 CANDY http://www.nightclub-business.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8318

    Started by Michael Black, 04-20-2009 01:23 PM
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  1. Desperate need of some sound advice from some of the experts.

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forums. I am in desperate need of some sound advice from some of the experts around here. I have been trying to buy an existing bar and having very difficult time with the due diligence. The accountant that I hired to do this for me has been of no help at all. ...

    Started by Little Fly, 08-17-2010 11:45 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    09-05-2010 06:56 PM Go to last post
  2. How many bottles would you store?

    We are opening a wine bar. It will be approximately 1500 sq feet. We will only be serving wine/beer/sodas and small appetizers. How many bottles would you store? How many in the refrigerators in the backbar? We were thinking carrying maybe 10-15 different red and whites, 2-3 different roses,...

    Started by candeo, 08-31-2010 08:12 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    09-01-2010 08:05 AM Go to last post
  3. ASCAP License Agreement and Payment Terms

    Guys, a quick question about ASCAP license agreement and payment terms. We have been opened about a year and never approached for licensing until recently this August. On August 10th, ASCAP sent me a certified letter with a license agreement. I reviewed the agreement and sent my ASCAP rep an...

    Started by ben4502, 08-24-2010 10:11 AM
    ascap
    • Replies: 5
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    08-31-2010 01:00 PM Go to last post
  4. Need thoughts and opinions of bar owners please

    Hi everyone, I have a new bar promotion system that my company is in the process of designing. It involves a self service kiosk and drink tickets. It would greatly help if I could describe the system to a few bar owners and get your thoughts and opinions. If you have a few minutes and...

    Started by Stagerman, 09-22-2007 02:33 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    08-27-2010 08:22 PM Go to last post
  5. The Drink Exchange Announcement "Changing Drink Prices Based on Demand"

    The Drink Exchange is a revolitionary new system that is just now entering the market. Imagine... Changing drink prices based on demand... Drink prices brilliantly displayed on TV monitors around your bar... Great for a promotion to draw people into your bar and keep them coming back for...

    Started by TheDrinkExchang, 12-07-2005 04:27 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-27-2010 09:43 AM Go to last post
  6. Anyone From Miami? (Come Check out The Drink Exchange)

    Hello, The Drink Exchange is going to be featured in a Miami bar tomorrow night. If you're in the area please come by and take a look. TheDrinkExchange.com

    Started by Stagerman, 07-30-2007 07:25 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-27-2010 09:37 AM Go to last post
  7. BarBoy's strategy for attracting more female guests

    Step 1: Security that lays the law down (nicely) to douchebags, and screens them at the door. step 2: Ban affliction, ed hardy, tapout, and ufc shirts. Why? It is the outfit of D-bags. step 3. Girly drink specials and girly draft beers on draft. Free drinks on the bar for girls throughout...

    Started by BarBoy, 08-26-2010 02:40 AM
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    08-26-2010 02:42 AM Go to last post
  8. Mist/condensation forming in bar?

    I had a really odd occurrance happen in my bar this evening and I wonder if you would have any idea what may have caused this other than humidity? Even that being said we are not locally on any type or record heat wave or the like... I do have an air conditioner in my building... it cannot keep...

    Started by young owner, 08-22-2010 05:12 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-24-2010 11:29 AM Go to last post
  9. Renting out a club to have an event.

    Renting out a club to have an event. On the Friday night before Labor Day The capacity is 700. He says, "you can have the door.", but you will have to guarantee the bar for $6000 Does this sound correct???

    Started by omari7, 07-11-2010 03:40 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-22-2010 08:29 PM Go to last post
  10. ID scanner

    I need to purchase an ID scanner. I could use a little insight as to what I should be looking for. I have done some research and the cardvisor 3 or 4 look like they would work well for my place. Anyone have any first hand experience with them. thanks

    Started by Bogey, 03-02-2006 07:42 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    08-22-2010 01:49 PM Go to last post
  11. Accounting HELP!!!!

    I have just opened a private tavern and i am taking on the task of account myself. At this point it is all pretty simple except trying to record my daily sales into Quickbooks and then get quickbooks to back out my sales tax? Any ideas or templates for quickbooks that I can use. We are using a...

    Started by silverado's, 08-19-2010 09:30 AM
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    08-19-2010 09:30 AM Go to last post
  12. Electronic Cigarettes

    Has anybody tried offering the electronic cigarettes in their bar or club? What kind of success have you had? Thanks...Flats

    Started by FLATS, 02-23-2010 12:23 PM
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    08-17-2010 01:30 PM Go to last post
  13. Here's a first for us

    Expected buzy, but instead were slammed - under staffed, and sold out of inventory to the point where bartenders had to tell customers what they were drinking. Also, need to add more a/c.

    Started by NewBar, 08-12-2010 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-13-2010 03:24 AM Go to last post
  14. Pos and cashing out procedures!!

    Quick question !! I am setting up my pos system making sure there can be no entry to the cash drawer without the nescesary security measures.How would you guys pay out of the drawer at the end of the night for credit card tips and cash payments for workers etc swapping singles from tips etc?? Or do...

    Started by grpubboss, 08-01-2010 02:39 PM
    • Replies: 3
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    08-10-2010 01:20 PM Go to last post
  15. Promoter - Bar/Nightclub payout analysis help! Owners and Promoters please respond

    Thanks in advance. This is my first post of many.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I am a promoter in Washington DC and have hosted several successful events at the hottest locations in the city. I am attempting to do another...

    Started by dixonjoh, 08-02-2010 12:51 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-10-2010 01:08 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Liquor inventory... How do you do it? weights??

    Hi! I was wondering what methods everyone used for nitely liquor inventory?? Mabe I can get some new better ideas thans the ones I have used for years. For most of the 10 years I have been in the bar industry we have used the weights system to inventory the liquor nite by nite. You know...

    Started by mapleleaf, 09-25-2009 12:41 AM
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    08-06-2010 08:21 PM Go to last post
  17. New bar owner need help with pricing

    Hey Everyone, This is my first post here, I'm from Santa Clara, CA and my dad just added a bar to our business and I need some help with how much we should charge for liquor. For our opening we bought all our alcohol through bevmo so I can't get pricing from local suppliers so I need some help...

    Started by Art17, 07-28-2010 12:23 AM
    • Replies: 9
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    08-05-2010 11:13 PM Go to last post
  18. Comcash POS

    Does anyone have experience with Comcash? I'm very interested in thier product and it seems they are willing to work with me to give me the best price possible. I am curious to hear what some people like me have to say about the product/service. Thanks for the input!

    Started by nickson82, 08-03-2010 03:26 PM
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    08-03-2010 03:26 PM Go to last post
  19. Red Bull Substitute

    I'm looking for a bag-in-a-box solution as a Red Bull substitute. I know there's a lot of stuff out there but i'm looking for something as close to Red Bull as possible. Red Bull is just so expensive and to be honest i would like to capitalize on our "bomb" shots. Going thru 50+ bottles of jager...

    Started by shotslinger, 12-07-2005 07:58 PM
    • Replies: 60
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    08-01-2010 03:07 PM Go to last post
  20. Please Help POS Systems!!!

    I need help, I never thought purchasing a POS system could be so overwhelming! Everyone has the best system the calls I'm recieving are countless as well as the emails! I want advice from people like me, not salesmen. We are a small bowling alley located in small town Illinois. I'm looking for...

    Started by nickson82, 07-22-2010 03:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    08-01-2010 10:07 AM Go to last post
  21. Wink You know you drink too much when....

    Your family buys you a belt like this: http://budurl.com/7erg Barry

    Started by TheBarNation, 07-19-2010 11:56 AM
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  22. Illinois Rules/Laws

    Does anyone know off hand if there is some ADA rule that you have to have wheelchair height tables in a restaurant/bar? I was considering doing all pub tables - high tops. But the codes and rules are so extensive and hard to comprehend when it comes to Dept of Health and ADA. Also, does...

    Started by kellybj, 07-14-2010 03:16 PM
    ada, high chairs, illinois, wheel chairs
    • Replies: 1
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    07-19-2010 11:21 AM Go to last post
  23. Insurance/Licensing Questions

    Hey all, I am new to this forum and have spent a decent amount of time perusing the threads. Overall, this forum has proven to be a great resource for me. I do have a few questions about insurance and licensing... Hypothetically speaking, I want to open a bar with small menu and a...

    Started by whiskey90, 07-13-2010 05:43 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    07-14-2010 12:35 AM Go to last post
  24. Alternate Energy

    When the world is turning towards renewable sources of energy, the importance of World Energy Research cannot be overlooked. The world energy research enables the investors in making profitable investments in the energy market by giving them the options that are specific to their needs and protect...

    Started by Christine Sumni, 07-13-2010 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    07-13-2010 08:13 PM Go to last post
  25. Question Liquor Inventory Control

    Hi. I'm looking for a liquor inventory control system. Does anybody have any suggestions? We use a Micros POS, so something that integrates with that would be great, but it's not a requirement. Is anybody using iBar? Thanks. Ken Firehousebrewpub in Merced, CA

    Started by Firehousebrewpu, 06-07-2005 07:56 AM
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    07-08-2010 09:50 PM Go to last post

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