Over the last 10 weeks, we’ve been doling out tips given out during the standing-room-only “50 Moneymaking Ideas in 50 Minutes” session at the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show by NCB Publisher and Editorial Director Donna Hood Crecca and BarMedia’s Robert Plotkin. Each one is inexpensive to implement and will make your cash register ring right away. Here they are, packaged all together for your convenience — and success.

Operations — The Devil is in the Details

Is there such a thing as easy money? Yes! Read on for cost-saving, money-making ideas you can implement at your place today to help you operate profitably. Read Full Story...

Sales/Revenue — Increasing Sales Without Raising Prices

Running a bar or nightclub can be difficult. Keep your establishment afloat by knowing what works and what makes money — without costing you precious money. Read Full Story...

Product and Presentation — Sell Both the Sizzle and the Steak

What’s in the glass matters to your bottom line, so be creative in what you’re offering and how you’re presenting it to your guests. Here are 14 tips for profitable products and presentation. Read Full Story...

Barmanship — The Intangibles that Only an Operator Can Provide

The difference between a great cocktail at home and a great cocktail at your venue is barmanship. The skill, environment and hospitality all add up to that intangible element guests can’t create at home. Read Full Story...