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Advanced Sommelier Exam: The Second Hardest Exam on the Planet

November 1, 2019

Two weeks ago, our favorite sommelier, Adam Arlen, participated in the second hardest exam on the planet: the Advanced Sommelier Exam held at the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas. Read…

Faust May Have Regrets, but You Won’t!

October 31, 2019

An Apology for the Course and Outcome of Certain Events Delivered by Doctor John Faustus On This His Final EveningSaturday and Sunday, November 2nd and 3rd. “Maher’s play is at…

ASK ALAN: Don’t Let Social Media Leave You Behind

October 28, 2019

The growing use of social media is caused by a combination of factors. Today’s staggering number of choices, diverse marketplace and availability of technology are a few. Since both consumers…

Warehouse Performing Arts Center Introduces Claustrophobic Cabaret with The Rocky Horror Show October 24th-26th

October 26, 2019

CORNELIUS, NC: Join the Warehouse Performing Arts Center (WPAC) as they introduce their Claustrophobic Cabaret series with The Rocky Horror Show, a live musical performance of the cult classic by…

Branding Solutions: Are You The Visionary? You Should Be!

October 21, 2019

Of the following three people which one are you? Are you the one who loves to do the work, the one who loves organizing things making sure the machine is…

ASK ALAN: Valued Employees Make You Profitable

October 15, 2019

What retailer pays their employees 50-100% more than average? What business holds between 5-8 interviews with the same candidate before offering a job? What retailer trains new store clerks…

Business Expo – Great Success!

October 10, 2019

October 10, 2019 was the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at the Huntersville Recreation Center. Over 100 local businesses and non-profit organizations from the Lake Norman region were…

Branding Solutions: Is There One Solution for Marketing?

October 7, 2019

Nope. Just like there’s no pill that will turn someone from the Nutty Professor into Buddy Love. However, there will be a primary way to market your business. You…

Sommelier: Best Job in the World!

October 5, 2019

As a sommelier, I have heard from people that I have the best job in the world. I do! I get to talk about wine, beer and liquor for a…

ASK ALAN: How to Effectively Market to Millennials

September 30, 2019

The buying power of millennials is expected to reach 1.4 trillion dollars, by 2020. These ten steps can help steer this driving market to your business. Think Like a…