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The bar can be a breeding ground for foodborne illnesses, so get serious about preventing them and keeping guests safe. Find bar food safety tips here. More>>

Looking into the past will give us answers on how to run a successful happy hour for the crowd of today and of the future. It’s time to be creative about targeting the crowd you want by using a few old tricks, but doing so in a brand-new way.More>>

Take charge of your bottom line by understanding the basics of inventory control.More>>

Those who seek success will take off their blinders and look around to see what other operators in other segments are doing. To that end, here are some things I’ve learned lately from nightclubs and bars that you might find valuable.More>>

Over the last 10 weeks, we’ve been doling out tips given out during the standing-room-only “50 Moneymaking Ideas in 50 Minutes” session at the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. Here they are, packaged all together for your convenience — and success.More>>

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Bartending siblings Tom and Derek Brown fill glasses and fulfill expectations at Washington, D.C.’s The Passenger and Columbia Room.More>>

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A bartender can be a key moneymaker if you hire and manage him or her properly. How do your get the most out of your bartender? Here are five tips for maxing bartender profitability.More>>