開酒吧傻瓜書 Running a Bar For Dummies

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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.

Introduction
Part I: Cheers! Getting Started in the Bar Industry
Chapter 1: Bar Business Basics
Chapter 2: Understanding What It Takes to Own and Operate a Bar
Chapter 3: Minding the Money and the Law
Chapter 4: Deciding What Type of Bar to Have
Part II: Gearing Up to Open the Doors
Chapter 5: Putting Your Business Plan Together
Chapter 6: Selecting Your Bar’s Site, Décor, and Name
Chapter 7: Stocking Up on Smallwares and Equipment
Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Bar’s Inventory
Chapter 9: Planning and Creating Your Menus
Part III: Employees, Customers, and Products: Managing the "Right Stuff."
Chapter 10: Hiring, Training, and Keeping Your Employees
Chapter 11: Rule #1: Practicing Good Customer Service
Chapter 12: Boning Up on Bar Beverages
Chapter 13: Getting Ready for Your Grand Opening, Step by Step
Part IV: Managing Your Inventory, Revenue, and Future
Chapter 14: Controlling Expenses and Operating Efficiently
Chapter 15: Keeping Your Bar’s Bottom Line from Hitting Bottom
Chapter 16: Building and Keeping Your Bar Crowd
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Run a Safe Bar
Chapter 18: Ten Myths about Running a Bar
Chapter 19: Ten Bar Owner Sins Not to Make, Ever
Chapter 20: Ten (Okay, More Than Ten) Bar Jokes You Can Tell Your Customers
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A: State Alcohol Beverage Control Boards
Appendix B: Useful Web Sites for Every Bar Owner
Index

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