Articles on alcohol service fundamentals for bars and nightclubs front of the house staff. Situational approaches from verifying ids to determining intoxication.
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Andrew Wells - America's Most Responsible Bartender October 23, 2012
Andrew Wells is exactly who you’d like to have working at your bar. Gregarious, talented and knowledgeable about the craft, Wells has what it takes to anchor any bartending staff.More>>
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Staying Off the Witness Stand August 28, 2012
I recently sat in on the deposition of a bar owner embroiled in a liquor liability civil suit. At issue was whether the defendant’s bartender had acted negligently when serving alcohol to the defendant who subsequently caused an accident that resulted in injuries to innocent third parties.More>>
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Striking Back At "Alcophobes" May 29, 2012
Guy Smith, Executive Vice President, Diageo Corporate Relations, created quite a stir recently at the Responsible Retailing Conference by accusing "alcophobes" of bogus scientific studies designed to demonize beverage alcohol. He discusses why the industry is pushing back.More>>
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Serve Responsibly or Suffer the Consequences December 19, 2011
You know you're going to have a bad day if you’re in court, and you see Randy Durnal take the stand for the plaintiff. In the area of dram shop litigation, he is a tenacious investigator and a highly persuasive witness. If staying on the right side of the law is important to you, it’s best to...More>>
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On a Mission December 5, 2011
With more than 230 bar, club and restaurant operators in one room, you’d think it would be a pretty raucous atmosphere, and yet minutes before the first Nightclub & Bar University Rescue Tour event kicked off, the room was eerily quiet. More>>
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Are you Prepared for the Worst? November 22, 2011
Expect the unexpected. It’s a common enough saying but one that’s especially true in this business.More>>
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TIPS Launches Responsible Alcohol Service Training Program for Casinos October 28, 2011
Health Communications, Inc. unveiled TIPS for Gaming 2.0, an alcohol server training and certification program designed specifically for casinos, riverboats and gambling centers.More>>
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Anheuser-Busch Employees Promote Alcohol Responsibility September 21, 2011
More than 1,500 Anheuser-Busch employees across the United States won’t be at their desks on Friday, Sept. 23. Instead, they’ll be out visiting bars, restaurants and grocery stores to promote the use of designated drivers. More>>
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Patrón Spirits Partners with City of Boston to Increase Efforts to Stop Underage Access to Alcohol August 25, 2011
Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the City of Boston, along with Patrόn Spirits, is increasing its support of the national “We Don’t Serve Teens” campaign during the August and September back-to-school period. More>>
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Six Ways to Increase Profitability June 6, 2011
When it comes to business, even small ideas on how to make more money are invaluable commodities. To that end, here’s a six-pack of potentially profitable ideas for your consideration:More>>
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