{"id":16713,"date":"2021-02-01T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/?p=16713"},"modified":"2022-08-26T03:56:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T03:56:44","slug":"small-businesses-remain-optimistic-for-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/small-businesses-remain-optimistic-for-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Businesses Remain Optimistic, for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The outlook for small businesses in the state of Virginia looks dire if you watch the news and remains optimistic if you watch our desk. We continue to help small businesses get their alcohol licenses and train their employees, even in the middle of a pandemic. Huzzah! ABC Consulting has been assisting Virginia businesses through the arduous tasks of licensing, obtaining attorneys and getting Alcoholic Beverage Control training to employees to get and stay compliant, for 11 years. We\u2019d love to be part of your optimistic team and help make 2021 the best year ever for your business. We, truly, hope that your piece of Virginia\u2019s pie continues to make you smile!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant.png 554w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Processing &#8211; <\/strong>ABC Consulting processes any alcohol licensing for you. You can rest assured that all the documents needed for Virginia ABC approval will be reviewed by our experts before presenting the package to VA ABC Authority. Our experts will&nbsp;find and correct any issues before submitting the application. &nbsp;This results in a quicker license approval. You will not be surprised to know that documents needed for approval are not always indicated on applications and our team KNOWS what is needed for approval. &nbsp;Our team is retired ABC agents and law enforcement personnel. We stay abreast of the laws and we are the first to know of changes in the approval process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pie.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pie.png 554w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pie-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>T.O.A.S.T. VA \u00ae &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastvaonline.com\/\">The Operational Alcohol Standards Training<\/a> of Virginia was developed by Crystal E. Stump, a former Virginia ABC Special Agent and now CEO of ABC Consulting. This training course is presented from the unique perspective of an ABC Special Agent. The program includes in-depth training of the regulations, the ability to spot fake ID&#8217;s, managing confrontational situations, and instruction on the various programs operated by VA ABC including the underage buyer program. We have four online courses that cost only $29.95 and can help your employee and you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MBAR (Mixed Beverage Annual Review) &#8211; <\/strong>ABC Consulting maintains state required food-to-liquor ratio, minimum monthly sales requirements and year end reporting of food and beverage sales for Mixed Beverage clients. In fact, we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/services\/ratio-calculator\">free online calculator<\/a> to help with this task.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/services\/ratio-calculator\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ratio-calculator-food-and-beverage.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ratio-calculator-food-and-beverage.png 488w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ratio-calculator-food-and-beverage-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>click photo, above, to try our Online Free Ratio Calculator<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Access to Expert Attorneys, versed in Virginia ABC Law &#8211; <\/strong>ABC Consulting has developed relationships with premier attorneys who are experts in the field of Virginia ABC law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hearings and Appeals &#8211; <\/strong>Hearing preparation is paramount.&nbsp;Our experts have extensive experience in the court room. &nbsp;We will prepare you for any hearing (whether you have an attorney or not). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>*Disclaimer: The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.\u00a0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.\u00a0 This website contains links to other third-party websites.\u00a0 Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user, or browser; ABC Consulting VA, LLC does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.\u00a0 No reader, user, or<\/em> <em>browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.\u00a0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein \u2013 and your interpretation of it \u2013 is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual authors&#8217; writing in their individual capacities only.\u00a0 All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken, based on the contents of this site, are hereby expressly disclaimed.\u00a0 The content on this posting is provided &#8220;as is;&#8221; no representations are made that the content is error-free. In no capacity do we represent the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, IRS, SCC or any other government agency.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The outlook for small businesses in the state of Virginia looks dire if you watch the news and remains optimistic if you watch our desk. We continue to help small businesses get their alcohol licenses and train their employees, even in the middle of a pandemic. Huzzah! 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