Please read this first before you post. This is for those new to the board and introductions, new to the business, or starting their first venue. There are no stupid questions here. You're new to the industry & we're here to try to help. This is not the place seeking investors. See NC&Bs for sale & investments.

Financial,banking/accounting,legal,licensing,landlord, security, start-ups, business buy outs, & economic issues for experienced operators & FOR THOSE TOPICS THAT CLEARLY DO NOT FIT INTO ONE OF THE OTHER FORUMS! PLEASE think about it before creating a thread. Over 2/3 put here do not belong here.Thank you.

General marketing Q&A's including promotions and advertising, food & drinks, trends, pricing, & comments on the current music scene and entertainment.

Post comments, questions, problems and suggestions about equipment,supplies new technology innovations, design and decor issues.This is not the place to sell your product or service unless it is helpful in an ongoing thread started by another member. Please use the Product & Services forum.

All employment matters, from both sides of the business. Management & worker issues + job listings!

Watch and listen to industry audio and video.This is for audio recordings, videos, and video blogs and comments on them only. Other topic discussions should be posted in the appropriate forum.

Upload / Download industry related documents and resource lists. Please contribute to this shared pool what you use or have used in this business: docs, forms, suppliers, book lists, industry sites, helpful info, etc.. Thanks! Note: it remains "private" unless you are a registered member and logged on. Register! It's easy, free, and we won't bite most of the time!

Have something to sell the industry? Need something? All ads all the time. Buy & Sell. Plus nightclubs, bars & restaurants for sale or seeking investors.

Industry related news feeds all in one area. Feel free to post press releases and your own news here.