How to Start a Cake Business From Home in 6 Steps
Picture this: you’re curled up on the couch watching the latest episode of The Great British Baking Show and making a mental note to bake Mary Berry’s black forest gateau the next time you have time off from work. You wish you could just quit your day job and become a professional cake maker, selling […]
How to Become a Freelance Bartender
Wanted: First-class bartender for weekend and evening events. Must be knowledgeable, friendly, and fast. Enjoy perks like extra cash, travel, networking opportunities, and a flexible schedule. Does this sound like you? Then freelance bartending may be the perfect fit! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 9% increase in demand for bartenders by 2032 […]
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 food business, which can cause you a lot of anxiety. Not to mention it’s an added cost you have to factor into your expenditures. Still, insurance is a critical part […]
9 Farmers Market Booth Ideas: FLIP Customers Weigh In
It’s hard to beat the experience of selling at a farmers market. They can be extremely profitable for your food or beverage business, so long as you can stand out from the crowd and attract customers over to your booth! Other vendors can be a great source of inspiration for your business. But, if you’re […]
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 each delicious batch of goods they pull from the oven. While having a passion for crafting carb-filled treats is an important part of running a successful bakery, it’s not the […]
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. small businesses filed an insurance claim. That study also revealed that three out of four businesses experienced an event that could have led to a claim. In these cases, the […]
Can Food Trucks Sell Alcohol?
Last Updated: 11/30/2023 Food trucks are storming the country. Serving everything from waffles to grilled cheese sandwiches and representing worldwide cuisine, food trucks provide delicious eats and treats. But can food trucks also sell alcohol, and is it worth the hassle? Yes! While there are a few limitations to obtaining a liquor license for a […]
How to Download and Use Your FLIP Insurance Badge
How to Download and Use Your FLIP Insurance Badge 6 Ways to Use Your Insurance Badge for Brand Credibility In the food and beverage business, one of the most important ingredients in the recipe for success is trust. Establishing yourself as a credible business is critical for attracting and retaining customers, and displaying your insurance […]
Top 5 Food Trailer Wraps
Last week, we talked about how to create an effective and visually engaging design for a food trailer vinyl wrap. In this post, we’ve comprised a list of our top five favorite wrap designs that we believe have successfully used the rules of visual rhetoric to achieve a good first impression on their customers. This […]
6 Ways to Get Your Food Truck Into Festivals
Whether you’re an established food truck owner or new to the scene, getting your truck into food truck festivals is a great way to build up your customer base and take your business to the next level. How much do food trucks make at festivals? With most food vendors making between $1,000 and $2,000 in […]
