Serving alcohol on your premises makes smart business sense. According to Joseph Levey, a lawyer who specializes in liquor licenses, alcohol has a 20-40% profit margin compared to food, which tracks at less than 10%. Serving alcohol, developing a drink program, or even building a bar area can all make your establishment more attractive to patrons and a lot more profitable as a result. However, unlike most other new menu items, alcohol creates unique challenges, and if you’re not prepared it can negatively affect your business. Start serving the right way by following these tips: Continue reading “Tips for Texas Business Owners Who Want to Serve Alcohol On Their Premises”

It’s safe to say the US fitness industry is in great shape. There are over 111,000 businesses helping people get fit, employing more than 800,000 people and earning a projected $36 billion in 2019. Anyone interested in joining the industry should be excited by those numbers, but they are cause for concern as well.

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Iowa auto dealer bonds aren’t just useful; they’re also mandatory. Until you have one, it’s illegal for you to sell vehicles in the state. Fortunately, obtaining an Iowa motor vehicle bond is an opportunity as well as an obligation. Once you’re bonded it benefits yourself, your business, and all the customers you serve. Start by learning what kind of bond you need, then discover why it’s such an asset. Continue reading “4 Reasons Why Iowa Auto Dealer Bonds are Useful”

Most people start a construction business because they have experience and expertise with a specific trade. Unfortunately, completing construction work and running a business require two very different skill sets. This becomes apparent once the construction business is up and running yet struggling to grow into something bigger. It’s hard for any business to reach the next level, especially if the owner has never done it before. Break out of the rut with these 5 growth strategies: Continue reading “5 Ways to Grow Your Construction Business”

Did you know that medical marijuana has been legal in Georgia since 2015? Former Governor Nathan Deal passed a law that year allowing the sale of low-THC cannabis oil to patients with specific medical conditions. However, the law didn’t allow for this oil to be produced or sold in the state, meaning patients could possess it but they couldn’t procure it.

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There were almost 35,000 private schools in America as of 2016, serving millions of students from the elementary to college levels. Many if not all of these schools were required to obtain a private school surety bond before they were legally allowed to serve students. Twenty states require private schools to be bonded as part of the licensure process, but whether that requirement applies to a specific school depends on how many students it serves and how the school is organized.

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The Washington DC metro area is home to over 6 million people and hundreds of miles of roadway. Due to the population density, this is a great market to sell vehicles in. However, before you can legally do so, you need to obtain a DC auto dealer bond and license, among many other required and recommended steps. Follow this advice from local experts to help improve and expand your business. Continue reading “Improving Your Auto Dealer Business In D.C. with These Tips from the Industry”

Now is an excellent time to start a career in cosmetology. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 673,000 beauty professionals employed in America as of 2016. More importantly, that number is expected to rise by 13% by 2026, bringing over 87,000 new cosmetologists into the field. What all this means is that if you graduate from an institution with a cosmetology school bond in the next several years, there will likely be jobs available.

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Anyone who regularly sells vehicles in the Centennial State needs to have a Colorado Auto Dealer Bond. It’s a legal requirement that carries strict penalties if broken. But a bond is also an asset that protects you, your business, and your customers. Learn what kind of bond you need to operate legally and explore how to use it to your advantage. Continue reading “4 Reasons Why Colorado Auto Dealer Bonds Are Useful”