Running a Bar for Dummies

Name: Running a Bar for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470049198

ISBN-10: 0470049197

ISBN-13: 9780470049198

Edition: 2007

Authors: Ray Foley, Heather Dismore

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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 dcor, and establishing a theme Stocking up on…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/6/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 360
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.078
Language: English

Heather Dismore is a veteran For Dummies author who is actively involved in crafting jewelry.Tammy Powley designs and maintains content for About.com's jewelry making Web site.



Introduction



Cheers! Getting Started in the Bar Industry



Bar Business Basics



Understanding What It Takes to Own and Operate a Bar



Minding the Money and the Law



Deciding What Type of Bar to Have



Gearing Up to Open the Doors



Putting Your Business Plan Together



Selecting Your Bar's Site, D?cor, and Name



Stocking Up on Smallwares and Equipment



Setting Up Your Bar's Inventory



Planning and Creating Your Menus



Employees, Customers, and Products: Managing the "Right Stuff



Hiring, Training, and Keeping Your Employees



Rule #1: Practicing Good Customer Service



Boning Up on Bar Beverages



Getting Ready for Your Grand Opening, Step by Step



Managing Your Inventory, Revenue, and Future



Controlling Expenses and Operating Efficiently



Keeping Your Bar's Bottom Line from Hitting Bottom



Building and Keeping Your Bar Crowd



The Part of Tens



Ten Ways to Run a Safe Bar



Ten Myths about Running a Bar



Ten Bar Owner Sins Not to Make, Ever



Ten




Appendixes



State Alcohol Beverage Control Boards



Useful Web Sites for Every Bar Owner


Index