There are a lot of documents, applications and questionnaires that must be submitted when applying for a liquor license with the State Liquor Authorit...
What a Craft Brewery Needs to Know about Sponsoring Photo and Video Contests
Photo and video contests usually center on consumers using the sponsor’s product or service. The use of smart phone cameras has fueled the popularit...
Tips for start-ups: due diligence with investors or lendors
Start-ups seeking debt or equity financing will endure a due diligence process conducted by lenders and investors. Failure of the entire management te...
One way to raise money for your winery or microbrewery
One of the ways a winery or microbrewery can raise funding is through a private placement. This is where a private investor gives money to the busines...
Operating a brewery & winery on the same site
For many wineries and breweries, there is a desire to expand into the related business category to offer a more well-rounded product menu to customers...
Delayed liquor license applications caused by existing license
You’ve decided to buy a bar or restaurant. You’ve spent hours and hours putting together an excellent liquor license application packet (or even j...
Employee or Contractor?
The IRS has 20 factors in its test to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor. IRS warns that not all factors are considered in...
Participating in Wine & Beer Festivals
There are so many wine and beer festivals. Is it worth participating? How do you decide? Based on the experience of other wineries, we have some creat...
Are internet sales platforms for alcohol illegal?
The most basic principle behind liquor licensing laws is that it is illegal to sell alcohol without the proper license(s). Once upon a time, this conc...
“Emergency suspension” of liquor license
A review of 2012 emergency suspension orders of retailer licenses by New York SLA and the first ever wholesaler suspension by New York In 2012, there ...