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>>

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Cointreau announced a partnership with Dale DeGroff and F. Paul Pacult to implement a five-market bartender education program in San Francisco, Dallas, New York City, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Chicago.More>>

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Are you an expert in the bar industry? A major cable TV network is looking for expert mixologists, servers, bouncers and chefs to appear on a show. Find the application here.More>>

A mixologist should tote his or her shakers, strainers and jiggers, demonstrating an equal sense of commitment and pride. Here's what every bartender should have in his/her toolkit.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>>