A Bartender’s Guide to Liquor Liability Insurance
Last Updated: 10/17/2023 You’ve been hired as a private bartender for a wedding or corporate event. You have the mixology down to a science, but
January 14, 2018
Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) Blog
Tips, Updates, and Resources to Help You Keep Your Small Food Business Successful and Secure
FLIP Presents: Terry Williams of 2 Fish & 5 Loaves BBQ
On the quest to pursue your own food business, there are a myriad of factors that contribute to its success. These could range from branding,
December 19, 2017
Should Food and Beverage Vendors Serve Alcohol? Risks and Benefits of Liquor Service
Many food and beverage vendors are eager to enhance profits by offering alcohol. With higher profit margins, alcohol sales are lucrative for many food businesses.
November 29, 2017
Why Foodborne Illness Insurance Coverage Is Essential
Last Updated: November 1, 2024 Did you know an estimated 48 million people contract a foodborne illness every year? Roughly 128,000 of those affected are
July 18, 2017
Flea Market Insurance – Why FLIP Insurance Is a Bargain
People swarm to flea markets for deals on unique items like food businesses flock to FLIP to meet the flea market insurance requirements. What seems
May 30, 2017
How Food Vendors & Hot Dog Carts Can Beat The Heat This Summer
Sweltering summer days can be a challenge for food vendors and hot dog cart owners. According to OSHA, thousands of workers in the United States
May 21, 2017
How to Organize a Food Truck Festival
Last Updated: July 8, 2024 Hosting a food truck event is no easy task, but the payoff can be huge. When you get to see
December 5, 2016
How to Add Additional Insureds to Your FLIP Policy
Last Updated: July 15, 2024 One of the benefits of having a Food Liability Insurance Program (FLIP) policy is the ability to add an unlimited
October 11, 2016
6 Lucrative Food Side Hustle Ideas
Last Updated: August 27, 2024 Over a third of Americans have a side hustle. More and more people are looking for ways to turn their
September 25, 2016
How Food Trucks Plan Ahead for Winter Season
The leaves are changing, signaling an end to summer and the onset of winter. During the cold season, many food truck owners choose to hibernate
September 20, 2016
Top Ten Tips for a Successful Bakery
Last Updated: May 13, 2024 From cakes to cookies and bagels to donuts, bakers are in the business of bringing joy to their customers with
September 13, 2016
8 Home Bakery Ideas to Get Your Business Noticed
Last Updated: July 12, 2024 A Home Bakers Checklist: ✅ – Buy flour ✅ – Feed the sourdough starter ✅ – Prep the pastry dough
August 29, 2016
6 Steps to Get Ready for Food Vending Season
With warmer weather unfurling across most of the United States (sorry, Colorado!), it’s time for food vendors to start preparing to sell their wares. Whether
August 29, 2016
Whipping Up a New Food Business? Here’s the Dish on going Mobile Vs. Starting a Brick and Mortar Restaurant
In 2016, the U.S. restaurant industry is expected to reach a whopping $783 billion in sales. As an enterprising food entrepreneur, you’ll want to carve
August 26, 2016
The Farm to Table Lie and What You Can Do About It
Selling farm-to-table foods is a good trend. It’s good to make it possible for more people to eat foods that came fresh from the farm.
May 2, 2016
7 Reasons Food Entrepreneurs May Need Vendor Insurance
If you are a small food business owner, here are a few reasons to purchase vendor insurance: To protect you from product liability. If one
February 28, 2016
Top Food and Beverage Business Insurance Claim Examples
Last Updated: July 22, 2024 Business insurance claims are more common than most people realize. In 2020, one study found that around 55.8% of U.S.
February 2, 2016
Mobile Payments: What You Need to Know
The time when cash and checks were the only way to pay for goods is gone. Now, the majority of people use their debit and
June 21, 2015
Food Allergy Awareness: How to Educate Customers and Reduce Risk
Last Updated: 12/20/2023 As a food vendor, caterer, private chef, food truck owner, or any other type of food professional, you probably get a lot
June 15, 2015
9 Ways to Sell More at Farmers Markets This Season
Last Updated: January 24, 2024 Farmers markets in the U.S. have seen a major surge in popularity over the past few decades. In fact, the
May 8, 2015
Food Product Liability Insurance: It’s Worth the Expense
Last Updated: May 6, 2024 We get it. Nobody likes talking about insurance. Talking about insurance often means thinking about potential worst-case scenarios for your
March 16, 2015
How to Start a Food Business From Home in 10 Steps
Last Updated: November 15, 2024 by Alex Hastings Starting a food business from home is the ultimate WFH (work from home) solution for anyone who
January 5, 2015
