Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Make Sure Your Business is Licensed Properly Pursuant to Florida Statute - Hire A Professional


MARIANNA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A club in Jackson County is now closed after deputies say they caught the owner selling alcohol without a license. 
"When the community usually complains about something, there's usually something to it, " said Sheriff Lou Roberts of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. He says they've received complaints about Club Secrets in Marianna as far back as 2009. 
"We would get sporadic complains from the neighbors in the area talking about loud music, the excessive amount of traffic and the problems that they were having as a neighborhood located adjacent to this location," said Sheriff Roberts. 
The Sheriff says the complaints led them to investigate further; resulting in a joint venture with the Florida Department of Alcohol, Beverage, and Tobacco. Investigators sent undercover agents inside Club Secrets on Saturday. They claim the owner, 55-year-old Granville Harvey, sold them liquor. 
"In order to sell alcohol the way they were doing it," said Sheriff Roberts, "you have to have a licence through the state of Florida and they did not comply with the requirements that they set forth in order to accomplish that." Deputies say they found 24 bottles of liquor and 95 bottles of beer. They also say they found approximately 35 grams of marijuana inside the club after the patrons were asked to leave the area. 
"Juvenile patrons are going in this facility and you can see by the amount of marijuana that was seized when people began to exit leaving their property and abandoning it," explained Sheriff Roberts. 
Sheriff Roberts says he just wants business owners to be in accordance with the law. "We have a lot of different establishments, clubs, whatever you want to call them in the county," said Sheriff Roberts. "We just ask for everybody to conform to the laws and the rules."
The club also received violations from the Fire Marshal's Office and Jackson County Health Department concerning the amount of people allowed to be inside the building. The penalties for some of the violations can be as much as $500 per day. Deputies say additional charges are possible.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Florida Keeps Growing! Open Your Bar Today!


Florida is growing by 986 people per day and it's expected that the trend will continue towards a 1,000 people a day visiting Florida by the end of the year. In the last 12 months, the state population has grown to 360,000 Florida residents. Economists have underestimated Florida's population growth by about 50,000. These might just seem like numbers to you, but this means that there are big things happening to Florida's economy. It's not just good news to home builders, but to local business owners and dream-preneurs who wish to open their very own business.

Growth population stats clearly show that now is the best time than any to open your own business and cater to this new influx of people. When the economy is good, people are more willing to dine out and enjoy the nightlife the state has to offer. As shown above, People are moving to Florida at rapid rates and this makes it on the list of the 10 fastest-growing states right now. Early adopters are the ones who are going to see the maximum amount of growth to their business, so don't be one of those late bloomers!

Why are people moving to Florida? You mean, aside from the weather? We live in a time where we have more fluid markets for jobs and homes. A ton of our workforce is able to work online and Florida offers fantastic weather, an affordable lifestyle, and incredibly low mortgage rates for those working professionals who are not bound by location. Florida just makes sense for those who are sick of the freezing winters. After all, why live in a state where you literally can not feel your hands and feet 3-4 months out of the year?

Snow is great for the kids, but summer fun, nice beaches, and incredibly friendly communities are all great reasons why children, young adults, and the elderly benefit greatly from Florida's easy-going culture. Florida is an overall family-friendly state with low crime, low mortgage, and even more great benefits. This is why it's a perfect opportunity to start you own business. Florida liquor licenses are difficult to obtain on your own, but as the population continues to grow, the license quota will increase. It is best to get your footing in now and build your mark before everyone else does.


So, how can we help you get started? All you have to do is contact us and let us know what kind of license you're searching for and in what region. We'll do the rest for you! We're able to get you an affordable license anywhere in the Florida region. We are a team of local Floridians and know the markets and prices incredibly well. We're able to find you the best deal on the market from an owner looking to sell their liquor license. We'll make the appropriate introductions and done! You'll soon be a proud owner of a bar with a legal license to sell alcohol. Is it really this easy? Yes!

Friday, September 23, 2016

DBPR News - Comply with Beverage Law

The Bottom Line

Department of Business and Professional Regulation

September 23, 2016

Dear Friends,
The 2016 collegiate and professional football season has kicked-off! The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) would like to remind football fans around the state to be safe and responsible when tailgating this fall.
Tailgating festivities often include alcoholic beverages, and DBPR's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) will be monitoring tailgaters around the state to ensure compliance with Florida Beverage Law. While prevention and education are preferred methods for protecting our youth, ABT will have agents patrolling football games throughout the state this football season to ensure tailgaters enjoy themselves both legally and responsibly.
Florida is home to some of the best college football teams in the nation. Remember to tailgate safely and responsibly as you pack your cooler, light the grill, and gear up to cheer on your favorite team!

Sincerely,
Ken Lawson’s Signature
Ken Lawson
Secretary
Department of Business and
Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Customer Contact Center:
850.487.1395

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Start Your Dream Business Today


Florida is growing and it's growing fast! As our baby boomer generation gets older, they are finding more and more reasons why Florida is the best place to live and retire. Warm weather, beaches all around, and amazing locals are just some of the reasons why Florida is an appealing place for our retiring generation. For those who are looking for a new change and a new direction, opening your dream bar or restaurant in Florida couldn't be a better option.

Florida does have a quota as to how many liquor licenses they're able to give out each year, but that shouldn't stop you. We are an excellent liquor license broker that's specific to the Florida region. This means we have on-the-ground-boots that will help you find an affordable license so you can get your business off the ground as soon as possible. Don't get ripped off and pay high premiums for a license that's only worth half as much! We're here to help you make sure you're not getting taken advantage of.

We are firm believers of the American Dream and the American Dream allows for any average Joe to make a nice income off the fruits of their labor. Many Americans dream of opening their own restaurant down by the beach where they can enjoy the sun and never step into an office cubicle again. That dream can be yours! We've helped hundreds of American entrepreneurs, small business owners, and average Joes with their dreams and we're more than equipped to help you.

Visit our website, explore around, and feel free to give us a call. We're more than happy to answer any questions you might have based on the kind of business you plan on opening. To give you a quick guide, Florida has a three tier system on what kind of license you're able to obtain. You can become a manufacturer, distributor, or vendor. The only exception to this is that wineries tend to hold more than one license from this tiered system due to the type of industry they're in.

For those who are looking to sell alcohol at their bar or restaurant, they're number one priority is to obtain a vendor license. It does take time to apply for your license, so the earlier you can start the process, the better. Again, we're here to help answer any common questions you may have and even help navigate you through the process. If you decide to go it alone and without a license broker, just be aware that it can take several months to receive an approval for your license and this can result in not only revenue loss but delays in opening your dream business.


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Friday, September 16, 2016

Florida Keeps Growing! Open Your Bar Today!


Florida is growing by 986 people per day and it's expected that the trend will continue towards a 1,000 people a day visiting Florida by the end of the year. In the last 12 months, the state population has grown to 360,000 Florida residents. Economists have underestimated Florida's population growth by about 50,000. These might just seem like numbers to you, but this means that there are big things happening to Florida's economy. It's not just good news to home builders, but to local business owners and dream-preneurs who wish to open their very own business.

Growth population stats clearly show that now is the best time than any to open your own business and cater to this new influx of people. When the economy is good, people are more willing to dine out and enjoy the nightlife the state has to offer. As shown above, People are moving to Florida at rapid rates and this makes it on the list of the 10 fastest-growing states right now. Early adopters are the ones who are going to see the maximum amount of growth to their business, so don't be one of those late bloomers!

Why are people moving to Florida? You mean, aside from the weather? We live in a time where we have more fluid markets for jobs and homes. A ton of our workforce is able to work online and Florida offers fantastic weather, an affordable lifestyle, and incredibly low mortgage rates for those working professionals who are not bound by location. Florida just makes sense for those who are sick of the freezing winters. After all, why live in a state where you literally can not feel your hands and feet 3-4 months out of the year?

Snow is great for the kids, but summer fun, nice beaches, and incredibly friendly communities are all great reasons why children, young adults, and the elderly benefit greatly from Florida's easy-going culture. Florida is an overall family-friendly state with low crime, low mortgage, and even more great benefits. This is why it's a perfect opportunity to start you own business. Florida liquor licenses are difficult to obtain on your own, but as the population continues to grow, the license quota will increase. It is best to get your footing in now and build your mark before everyone else does.


So, how can we help you get started? All you have to do is contact us and let us know what kind of license you're searching for and in what region. We'll do the rest for you! We're able to get you an affordable license anywhere in the Florida region. We are a team of local Floridians and know the markets and prices incredibly well. We're able to find you the best deal on the market from an owner looking to sell their liquor license. We'll make the appropriate introductions and done! You'll soon be a proud owner of a bar with a legal license to sell alcohol. Is it really this easy? Yes!