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Ray Foley , Heather Dismore
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  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (2 Mar 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470049197
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470049198
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 137,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.

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Manage sales, staff, and more with sample financials, timelines, and checklists

Break into the bar business and turn your dream into a successful enterprise!

Thinking about running a bar? This hands–on guide explains what it takes to own and operate your own establishment, from obtaining liquor licenses to managing inventory, personnel, budgets, and more. You′ll see how to plan drink and food menus, meet financial and legal requirements, attract customers, and make a solid profit.

Discover how to

  • Choose the right location
  • Select your theme and decor
  • Find financing
  • Size up your competition
  • Hire and train employees
  • Avoid bar biz pitfalls
  • Keep customers coming back

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I found the style of this book very good, you can dip in and out to the chapters that are relevant to you, and it's full of useful tips particularly when it comes to avoiding potential pitfalls. It appeals newcomers to the industry, or prehaps someone currently working in a bar, and wants to take it to the next level but does not have a business background.
My only criticism of this book and many others in this category is that it is a written from a US perspective, so the sections on finance, licensing and legal side are not that useful.
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just ok 9 Feb 2012
By Julezz
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well written and informative but more applicable for the US than the UK, hence still need to buy another book!
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Excellent 13 Jan 2011
By Katie
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Excellent book, bought it for a secret santa present for a guy i work with, he loves it, very funny and humorous.Fast delivery and packaging was excellent, would definitely buy fromt his seller again
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