The Complete Idiot S Guide To Starting And Running A Bar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar

Make every hour you run a bar a happy one. You’re no idiot, of course. You know it takes more to run a bar than pouring beer and keeping peanuts on the tables. Whether you’re interested in serving drinks only or adding food or even entertainment, running a bar requires a lot of business savvy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Starting and Running a Bar will show you exactly how to build and manage the business of your dreams. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The essentials of creating a business plan for the type of bar you want to own and operate. • The lowdown on legalities involved in serving alcohol and food—as well as offering live entertainment. • Business-saving advice on dealing with vendors, suppliers, and employees. • Marketing and advertising suggestions based on your budget.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Bar

Where everybody knows their name... Whether their dream bar is a comfortable neighborhood joint or a nightclub teeming with entertainment, readers can achieve their goal with this step-by-step guide. They'll learn how to focus their vision for their bar, how to build a business plan, what they need to know about mixology and food service, how to deal with vendors and employees, and everything they need to know about advertising and marketing.