Business and Bars

I came across an article from Entrepreneur.com that covers everything you need to know about business in bars. This isn't aimed at the business of bars, but more interestingly, the advantages of conducting business in bars. There are some definite advantages to using a bar as a temporary office, one of the main ones being the change in atmosphere. People tend to be more relaxed and open in a casual setting versus a strictly professional setting. This can lead to a faster development of working relationships and more complete insight into the person you are meeting with than would normally be discovered sitting across from them at a conference room table.

The article is split into 3 sections:
- How to choose the right bar for your business purpose
- Some of the best bars for conducting business all over the country
- The rules to follow to pull off a successful business meeting in a bar.

The first section outlines what makes a good business bar. Everything listed here is important in choosing the right place to go. For example, it would be pretty awful if you want to interview a potential employee only to have them have to shout their interview questions over Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" blaring over the sound system.

The second section is a fairly comprehensive list of some pre-approved business friendly bars. This list includes One Flew South in Atlanta, which was recently featured in an article by Liquor.com on the best airport bars. Just about every section of the the US is covered in this list, so it is worth the browse.

The third section is what inspired me to write this post. I agree, there are a few dos and don'ts of mixing business and alcohol. Nobody wants to leave a business meeting and stagger into the door frame on the way out, however there are 16 different rules and guidelines on what to do or what not to do. Some of these rules make sense, but it seems to me if you follow all of them, the meeting turns in to more of rehearsed act. If this happens, then you loose the main advantage of meeting in the bar: getting to deal with the other person on more relaxed and comfortable terms than you would in an office (see above). I encourage you to take a look at this list and share your thoughts on whether or not you agree with the list of rules.

At the very least, you will have something to consider the next time you decide to hold an "off-site meeting". Read the full Entrepreneur.com article here.

What's Your Exit?

Big news this week: Twenty 2 Vodka will soon be hitting the shelves of fine liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in Southern New Jersey. This is great news for the many fans we have already picked up around the Vineland area, however, this will also be important to many of our fans and followers outside the reach of the South Jersey. How, you may ask? Well, fortunately New Jersey is one of the great states that allows for online liquor retail sales. So, for everyone out there who many not be able to drive to your local liquor store and pick up some Twenty 2, you should be able to order some online in the near future. More information on where you can buy Twenty 2 online will be posted soon. You can also watch our Facebook page for the latest updates on availability.

And don't forget, Saturday, June 19th is National Martini Day. It is a great reason to sit back, sip and celebrate a truly classic cocktail.