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Employers beware: wage cases at all-time high
I’ve been reporting on the changes in wage and labor laws that the restaurant and bar industry needs to know …
Employee record keeping for restaurants and bars
Somewhere in your office, you probably have one file for each current and former employee over the past few years. …
Good disciplinary records are important and can be a game-changer in unemployment proceedings.
With the increase in employee labor complaints, it is important for employers to have good disciplinary records. Supervisors often fail …
New Winery Project in the Finger Lakes
On the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake, a joint venture between the principals of California winery (Hobbs) and a German …
The secret weapon in your arsenal
Your employees are your competitive advantage. Treating your employees as well as you treat your customers will make you an …
Crowdfunding Tips
Crowdfunding is controversial, but its increasing role in business startups can’t be ignored. One entrepreneur explained why he used crowdfunding: …
Cheat Sheet for Pricing Bar Drinks
Many of our clients despise reading and just want “the bottom line.” Here it is: Measurement Equivalents 750 mL bottle …
Do you own your intellectual property assets? Two ways to correct weaknesses and avoid business losses and conflicts
Here are some common situations where potentially you may have failed to secure ownership of your business assets and how …
Mini Audit of Your Trade Secret Protection Program – 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Most business owners worry about their sensitive proprietary information walking out the door when key employees who leave for a …