If you are thinking about leaving the rat race to run your own pub, but don't know how to go about it, this book is for you. How to Run a Successful Pub provides you with all the information and advice you need to make your dream a reality. It will help you to: FIND YOUR IDEAL PUB PLAN AND SET UP YOUR BUSINESS TARGET YOUR CUSTOMERS MAKE MORE MONEY CONTROL YOUR SALES MAXIMISE YOUR PROFITS This book is packed with practical, up-to-date advice on marketing, managing staff, bookkeeping, licensing law, food, fruit machines, raising finance and the necessary regulations.
If you are thinking about leaving the rat race to run your own pub, but don't know how to go about it, this book is for you. How to Run a Successful Pub provides you with all the information and advice you need to make your dream a reality. It will help you to: FIND YOUR IDEAL PUB PLAN AND SET UP YOUR BUSINESS TARGET YOUR CUSTOMERS MAKE MORE MONEY CONTROL YOUR SALES MAXIMISE YOUR PROFITS This book is packed with practical, up-to-date advice on marketing, managing staff, bookkeeping, licensing law, food, fruit machines, raising finance and the necessary regulations.
The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.
Run a successful bar and a profitable business with expert advice on every aspect of bar management Running a Bar For Dummies shows veteran and future bar owners and managers how to establish and maintain a successful business. You'll learn insider tips for keeping customers satisfied and the business operating smoothly. With the easy-to-follow guidance in this book, you can navigate your way through the maze of licensing and permits, develop a business plan, learn how to market your business, and create a profitable establishment. You'll also find clear, no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. In today's changing industry and economy, you'll need to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changing conditions. This Dummies book shows you how to do exactly that. Learn what it takes to own and operate a bar Stay on the right side of the law with clear licensing and tax information Discover apps, strategies, technology tools. and best practices for staying stocked and making a profit Improve your revenue, boost your online presence, spruce up your marketing plan, and find ways to keep your business healthy and viable Running a Bar For Dummies is great for anyone considering buying or running a bar or pub, or anyone who needs guidance on running an existing bar more efficiently.
This is a guide written for anyone interested in running their own pub-business, or newcomers who are developing their trade. It is packed with practical, up-to-date advice on marketing, managing staff, bookkeeping, licensing law, drinks, food, fruit machines, raising finance and regulations.
Successful Pubs and Inns plots a clear course towards successful innkeeping. It is ideal for those planning a career in the licensed trade, professionals already within the business and for students. It is of particular value to those who are considering acquiring their own pub, be it freehold, leasehold or tenancy. It gives clear direction on the vitally important process of initial selection and evaluation, highlighting the many pitfalls that will be found along the way. It details the controls required to maximise profit and reduce the risk of financial failure. This second edition of Successful Pubs and Inns: Down to earth, jargon-free guide to running a pub - and making a profit Provides an excellent overview of the legislation affecting all innkeepers Looks at the social responsibilities of licensees Puts into context the dramatic growth in themed and branded pubs Gives practical advice on the dangers of slack food hygiene practice.
A pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Great Pubs of London, this book celebrates London's most significant and historic pubs. For centuries, the pub has been an essential part of London's cultural and social fabric. This book takes readers through the doors of 25 historically and architecturally significant London pubs. Through photographs specially commissioned for this project, readers can explore these institutions--from snob screens to 400-hundred-year-old flagstone floors. Engaging texts highlight what makes each pub so special, their place in London's history, the personalities who have frequented them, the events that occurred inside, and the ways pubs have contributed phrases such as "on the wagon" and "one for the road" to the modern lexicon. This book reveals why the Lamb and Flag in Covent Garden earned the nickname the "Bucket of Blood," and features a pub that Charles Dickens described as a "great rambling queer old place". Furthermore, the book muses over the chances that Casanova paid a visit to The Dog and Duck in Soho, and uncovers the location of Charles De Gaulle's favorite wartime watering hole. This fascinating book is a must-have for anyone with a love for these London institutions and its new, easy-to-carry format makes it perfect for taking on a historic pub crawl.
The Bar & Hospitality Industry is tough and being a success within such a competitive industry is getting harder and harder every day. That is why I want to give you the skills and insights into how I have managed and overseen a wide range of successful hospitality businesses for well over 10 years. You've found this book because you're someone who wants to stand out and make an investment into your own development. You're someone who sees the value that can be gained from learning more about your industry, giving you the skills and abilities to stand out in a crowded market. These are the areas that I have found to be key in being successful in the Bar & Hospitality Industry and I want you to have access to my experience and be able to do more within your own business, your work and most importantly with your own development. Why should you buy this book? Because you are the type of person that strives to do more within yourself, your business and for your team You see the ever increasing pressures from the large chain hospitality businesses that are slowly limiting the success of smaller Bar & Hospitality businesses bringing the increased need to stand out in order to succeed You want to optimise what you are doing already to maximise on the output whether that is financially, motivationally or developmentally What am I going to get from this book? Manage a successful bar or hospitality business Recognise the importance of customer service Understand Marketing & Promotion and their importance in the success of your business Create ambience that customers respond positively to Get better profits through effective stock and inventory management techniques Understand the importance of branding and how you can create and use your own brand Manage and effective and motivated team that delivers your vision consistently"
Interested in running a pub for the first time? It's a great way to work for yourself and to take advantage of the UK's love for service and hospitality businesses. But there are a few things you need to know to get started. Here, we've put together a step-by-step guide to running a pub. In this book, the author shows prospective and existing hospitality professionals how to break down the walls, turn their businesses around, and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle and career. A seasoned professional, he takes you from the very beginning of how to find your pub and your first days and weeks, through the summer festivities to the madness and magic of Christmas. Short brings all his experience to bear in a humorous, empathetic style that will appeal to all. And it's not just pubs. This book will help you to be profitable, organized, and ultimately successful in any hospitality business.
This kit includes: Essential industry and business-specific startup steps with worksheets, calculators, checklists and more. Entrepreneur Editors’ Start Your Own Business, a guide to starting any business and surviving the first three years. Downloadable, customizable business letters, sales letters, and other sample documents. Entrepreneur’s Small Business Legal Toolkit. There are few businesses as glamorous as owning a bar or club. You’ll be the proprietor of the establishment where people meet, greet, eat and drink. It’ll be a home away from home for some of your customers, and you’ll be the ruler of this social roost. The profit potential for bars is incredible. By taking a $20 bottle of liquor, and selling it an ounce at a time for $1.50 and up, you can make as much as $192 per bottle. That’s a whopping 800 percent return on your investment! Owning your own bar or club can mean long hours, meticulous attention to detail, giving up vacations and weekends, and sometimes dealing with unruly customers. But if you have a clear vision, do your homework, and learn the ins and outs of the business, it can also translate into a rewarding and financially successful enterprise. If you’re friendly, outgoing, like people and have good business sense, you’re already well on your way. Our step-by-step guide will help you turn your dream into a moneymaking reality. We cover the several types of bars you can open–neighborhood bar, sports bar, brewpub, wine or martini bar, and nightclub–and how to get those bar stools filled with happy customers. The author explains step by step everything you need to know before opening your doors. Topics covered include how to: •Research your target market •Find the perfect location •Hire a knowledgeable staff •Navigate the red tape that accompanies serving alcohol and food •Understand the logistics of inventory and equipping your bar •Compete with other bars and nightlife venues •Keep your clients entertained–and get them to make more purchases–once they’re in your bar •And much more! We share insider tips to increase your bottom line and make your venture a success. This easy-to-use guide also includes useful sample forms, cost-cutting ideas, common mistakes to avoid, and additional resources, plus step-by-step instructions, checklists, and work sheets that will guide you through every aspect of the start-up process. Order this book today and start living your dream.
