Comments on: Mobile Bartending Business: Start Up Costs!

By: Keith H

Keith H — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:21:51 +0000

When you do a party where you have an extra server, how do you divvy up the tips? Does the charge you have for the server is the one you keep and the server keeps her/his tips for payment?

Thanks!

By: No Start Up Cost

No Start Up Cost — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:23:10 +0000

This is one of those things that make you think that the economy is never that bad when you have opportunities like this!

By: No Start Up Cost

No Start Up Cost — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:22:28 +0000

What a great idea! This is one of those things that make you think that the economy is never that bad when you have opportunities like this!

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:29:14 +0000

When I got my Business license, I was given forms to fill out my taxes (quarterly or annually). I prefer filing quarterly because I found it actually helps, instead of waiting until tax season. It makes it a little easier to file at the end of the year (for me) when filing quarterly. Also when you file quarterly they (the State) will usually send out more tax forms (W-9) in a month or so for you next quarterly statement. They are required to have your business Tax ID number (found on your business license).

Your friendly Mobile Bartender
L.J.

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:06:09 +0000

When you said in your response “no liquor license required” I believe you are mistaken. The first thing a interested person should do is call the Alcohol and Gaming Division in their State. Each State varies in Alcohol serving laws. For instance, in the State of New Mexico, one may not sell, serve, or distribute any kind of alcohol with out a Alcohol Server’s Permit, which must be on their person at all times while serving or they could be charged a $200 fine. AZ, TX, CO, NY and many other States do not require a license. But the proper response is have them check with their local Alcohol Gaming Divison (better be safe then sorry), because in some States you could be fined upto $10,000 and 18 months of jail time.

No worth it, especially for a $500 evening of tips.

Your friendly Mobile Bartender
L.J.

By: savanna

savanna — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:09:34 +0000

so i’m at the stage where I have worked for a mobile bartending company and just bartending at lounges now for 4 years, I want to start my new business and have all the knowledge about drinks and what people want. But, what is my very first step? i live in Kelowna B.C., Canada, before i do any gigs do i need to apply for my business name first and than i can? or do i need more after getting my business name? as in registering my business?

By: Melissa Cleghorn

Melissa Cleghorn — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:51:21 +0000

When it comes to the startup of your own business…how do you pay taxes? Do you have to pay taxes a the end of the year with a 1099? Do you have to be considered a business? Please inform me of how that works…I am very interested. Thanks a bunch!

By: admin

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:23:30 +0000

Hey Adam,

Yes, there are fees for a business license, but mine city business license was only $50.00. And I also got a DBA (do business as) for $100. You do not NEED this stuff when starting out. Do a few gigs first, and put some of your profits back into the company

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:35:56 +0000

hey james! im curious about the licencing, are there fees involved when applying for them?

By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:05:33 +0000

Thanks James..but you are the Rockstar!…..Yeah, I called ABC the other day and the lady was rude and not much help at all. I will probably purchase your system soon. Thanks again!