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5 Reasons Why Technology in Restaurants is a Wise Act
by evansfox | Dec 13, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Tips For the Entrepreneur
If you’ve been running your restaurant for decades in a certain manner and you think you’re doing a pretty good job, you may think there’s no reason to change the status quo. Not to be pessimistic, but you may regret that decision in the near future. The Importance of...
In the Case Between Mr. T and Leafly, Who is Blowing Smoke?
by evansfox | Nov 28, 2019 | CBD, Copyright, Patent, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
Celebrities often protect their personal brand by trademarking their name, nickname, and signature phrases. The marketing power of celebrities is undeniable. They are easily recognizable, memorable and popular search terms on the internet and social media. Intentional...
Keep Your Secret a Secret! Strategies for Protecting Trade Secrets
by evansfox | Nov 26, 2019 | General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Does your business have a carefully guarded secret that gives it a competitive advantage? The Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe, Coca Cola formula, and Google algorithm for search engine rankings are iconic trade secret examples. In your business, a new product...
LESSONS FROM KODAK: IT IS TIME TO START LOOKING AT WHERE THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IS GOING BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
by evansfox | Nov 22, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Technology innovations are rapidly adopted by consumers in the retail industry. Restaurateurs who fail to follow these trends could be headed toward a slow demise. Not every technology, though, is right for every business. It is important to carefully evaluate the...
Successful Restaurant Owners Care About Brand Image: 5 Reasons Why
by evansfox | Nov 12, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar
In the restaurant industry it’s all about the food, right? Actually, no! When you open a restaurant, you may start off with the romantic idea of everyone falling in love with your food. The truth: people fall in love with experiences. That means you have to manage...
Starting a Food Truck Business in the US
by evansfox | Oct 22, 2019 | Tips For the Entrepreneur
If you’ve been eyeing a food truck business to enter the restaurant world or simply because you like the concept, you may want to use this article as a guide. A food truck is simply a truck that serves food. With its insides scooped out, turned into a...
RECENT RULINGS OF THE NEW YORK STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
by evansfox | Sep 12, 2019 | Retail Liquor License
What happens if I don’t pay my Liquor Authority fine on time? In a disciplinary matter, if a fine is not timely paid, the Authority will impose an “alternate penalty.” If the license has been surrendered or expired, the penalty will be the bond claim and cancellation...
Contracts with Businesses Holding a Liquor License and Who Must be on the License
by evansfox | Sep 10, 2019 | Retail Liquor License
There is a pending proposal for an advisory from the Liquor Authority clarifying its interpretations and policies with respect to third-party contracts. It is likely to be adopted shortly so I’d like to summarize its contents on this subject. When applying for a...
Recent Changes to the New York Liquor Laws
by evansfox | Sep 9, 2019 | Retail Liquor License
Not for Profit Organizations (such as Fire Departments, Veteran’s organizations, and fraternal organizations) hosting games of chance like BINGO can now permit consumption of beer, wine, cider and mead (but not distilled spirits) during fundraisers without a full...
Need Border Clearing into Canada for a business venture? Click here!
by evansfox | Sep 3, 2019 | Brewery & Cidery, General Business
Canada welcomes business related tourism and tries to facilitate the process for visitors coming to Canada for business related purposes such as conferences, trade shows, training and research. In fact, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has regional...
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