{"id":9880,"date":"2019-02-19T02:33:50","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T02:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/?p=9880"},"modified":"2022-09-13T02:38:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T02:38:03","slug":"small-businesses-continue-to-be-optimistic-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/small-businesses-continue-to-be-optimistic-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Businesses continue to be optimistic, for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The outlook for small businesses in the state of Virginia remains very optimistic \u2013 in fact record high in the last 30 years, according to<a href=\"https:\/\/wellsfargoworks.com\/insights\/press-release\/small-business-optimism-soars-on-strong-revenues-and-cash-flow\"><strong>Well\u2019s Fargo<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfib.com\/surveys\/small-business-economic-trends\/\"><strong>National Federation of Independent Business<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2018\/08\/2018-small-business-statistics.html\"><strong>Small Business Trends<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCConsultingVA\/\">ABC Consulting <\/a>is happy to be able to assist Virginia businesses through the arduous tasks of licensing, obtaining attorneys and getting Alcoholic Beverage Control training to employees to get and stay compliant. We\u2019d love to be part of the optimistic team and help make 2019 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\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"732\" src=\"http:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pie.png\" alt=\"ABC Consulting - small business license\" class=\"wp-image-9881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pie.png 554w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/pie-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\ncan rest assured that all the documents needed for Virginia ABC approval will\nbe reviewed by our experts before presenting the package to Virginia ABC. Our\nexperts will&nbsp;find and correct any issues before submitting the application\nto Virginia ABC. &nbsp;This results in a quicker license approval. You will not\nbe surprised to know that documents needed for approval are not always\nindicated on applications. &nbsp;We know what is needed for approval. &nbsp;We\nare also the first to know of changes in the approval process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>T.O.A.S.T. VA \u00ae &#8211; <\/strong>The Operational Alcohol Standards Training of Virginia was developed by Crystal E. Stump, a former Virginia ABC Special Agent and now CEO of ABC Consulting. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toastalcohol.com\/\">training course <\/a>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MBAR (Mixed Beverage Annual Review)\n&#8211; <\/strong>ABC Consulting maintains state\nrequired food-to-liquor ratio, minimum monthly sales requirements and year end\nreporting of food and beverage sales for Mixed Beverage clients.<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Access to Expert Attorneys, versed in Virginia ABC Law &#8211; <\/strong>ABC Consulting\nhas developed relationships with premier attorneys who are experts in the field\nof 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>*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.&nbsp; Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.&nbsp; This website contains links to other third-party websites.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken, based on the contents of this site, are hereby expressly disclaimed.&nbsp; 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><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The outlook for small businesses in the state of Virginia remains very optimistic \u2013 in fact record high in the last 30 years, according toWell\u2019s Fargo, National Federation of Independent Business, and Small Business Trends. 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