Running a Bar For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Running a Bar For Dummies, 2nd Edition showsestablished and future bar owners how to establish and maintain asuccessful business. Using clear, concise language, this ForDummies guide contains all the information you need to startyour bar off on the right foot. From grand opening to last call,you'll discover the insider tricks that keep the business endrunning smoothly and the customers happily engaged. With updatedinformation on marketing and social media, the book walks you stepby step through the entire process, revealing the nitty-grittydetails most new bar owners only discover after starting.

The bar business continues to grow; however, securing runningcapital and having knowledge about the business are cited as thetwo biggest reasons new bars fail. Running a Bar For Dummies,2nd Edition shines a light on these issues to helpbar owners prepare properly. The book helps you find your waythrough the maze of licensing and permits, developing a businessplan, and preparing for your grand opening, plus offers clear,no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. Every step ofthe way, Running a Bar For Dummies, 2nd Editionis a reference you can count on.

• Understand the bar business and important legal issues
• Stock the necessities, including equipment and inventory
• Promote your business using marketing and social media
• Manage expenses and control cash flow

When run correctly, a bar can be an extremely profitablebusiness, but the key to success is knowing exactly what you'regetting into. By recognizing common problems and teach you how toadapt quickly to changing conditions, Running a Bar For Dummies,2nd Edition provides the information you need todevelop those skills, and get your bar started.