“Obamacare” worries small business employers. The added overhead cost for offering health insurance imposes a huge burden on many small businesses...
Upcoming vote on Seneca semi-dry alcohol law
One hundred and fifteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the town of Seneca in Ontario County, New York, has been trying to change the local...
Taking your business into the cloud: Virtual tasting event for wineries and microbreweries
Small wineries and microbreweries produce world class products but can be relatively unknown because of the limited budget and time available for bran...
Obstacles for restaurant uniforms
One of the best parts of being in America is the freedoms we enjoy. However, at times, personal freedoms can pose challenges for restaurant owners. Wh...
Four ways the 2012 elections can impact the NY restaurant industry
Every four years, the general public gets inundated with political campaigns aimed at scaring us into voting for one candidate over another. It happen...
Do you have to be a US citizen to get a liquor license?
People who can hold a liquor license in New York State must be either a US citizen, have legal permanent residency status in the US (have a Green Card...
Establishments that do not require a liquor license
The New York State Liquor Authority regulates establishments that want to make, sell and/or store alcohol for consumption on- or off-premises. There a...
Simple tips for seeking out venture capitalists for software and internet inventions
After you’ve spent countless hours developing your product, you’re finally in position to reach out to venture capitalists via executive s...
Wisconsin trade secret case highlights importance of “formalities” in proprietary discussions
Fail-Safe, LLC v. A.O. Smith Corporation (decided by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29, 2012) is a reminder how important it is to get ...
Microdistilleries a growing trend in New York
Before 1920, distilleries were a prominent business in New York. Prohibition wiped out the industry, and the repeal of the eighteenth amendment made i...