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.
While pubs are closing, many new bars are opening. Brand new micropubs, craft beer bars, cocktail lounges, wine and tapas bars, licensed cafés and even pop-ups are springing up at a rate of 2,000 a year. There are now over 650,000 personal licences issued in the UK, which is unprecedented. If opening and running your own bar appeals to you then The Bar Owners’ Handbook will steer you through the twists and turns of planning and licensing, finance, food hygiene and every other hoop and hurdle in the obstacle race of the hospitality business.
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.
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.
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.
What's it REALLY LIKE running a pub or ANY licensed premises? The answers to problems you may well end up too tired to fathom out, are detailed in forty chapters; including over 700 tips, advice, examples, consequences, suggestions and warnings; saving you money, heartache and years of being in the dark. I will sometimes hint and other times hurl extreme abuse in my attempt to better your odds of success. I make no apology in explaining certain issues in depth; merely telling without understanding, is like burying YOUR head in sand. Throughout this book I will push, provoke and hope the penny drops you nearer to survival and profit, ultimately guiding you towards a better life for your family. My views on service are forthright. Mistakes made, lessons learnt and all my on-going research - I pass to YOU. Who is it written for? Existing independent operators and house managers, and anyone even THINKING of entering the trade. If you've left the trade, you may relate to some of the 50 odd true stories I've included, divulging a host of subjects. Bonus. Think of your aims and business plan as a game of obstacles. I'll point out all the obstacles you might run in to, how to remove them and later provide what I see as the MISSING LINK for almost ALL the licensed trade. What you do about that - is up to YOU.
Have you ever thought of owning your own bar? Did you ever stumble into an overpriced watering hole and think how much better it could be if you ran the place? Or maybe you walked into your dream bar and realized that running one was the dream job you’ve always wanted? With Running a Bar for Dummies, you can live your dream of operating your own establishment. This hands-on guide shows you how to maintain a successful bar, manage the business aspect of it, and stake your place in your town’s nightlife. It provides informative tips on: Understanding the business and laws of owning a bar Developing a business plan Creating a menu, choosing décor, and establishing a theme Stocking up on equipment Choosing and dealing with employees Handling tough customers Controlling expenses, managing inventory, and controlling cash flow Getting the word out about your place Preparing for your grand opening, step-by-step This guide cues you in on how to keep your bar safe and clean, making sure everyone is having fun. It warns you about the pitfalls and no-nos that every owner should avoid. There are also helpful resources, such as contact information for State Alcohol Control Boards and Web sites with valuable information.
Starting and running a bar is a fantasy occupation for many people- You are your own boss, and depending on your vision for the bar, your clientele are largely your own choice. Whether your dream bar is a comfortable neighborhood pub or a nightclub teaming with entertainment, this is a step-by-step guide to realizing your dream business. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar, readers will find- How to focus your vision for your bar. How to build a business plan. What you need to know about mixology and serving food. How to deal with vendors and employees. Everything you need to know about advertising and marketing for your bar.
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.
Bar and restaurant expert and host of Bar Rescue Jon Taffer offers a no-nonsense strategy for making your business successful by creating the right emotional reactions in your customers.
