{"product_id":"running-a-bar-for-dummies-isbn-9781394245789","title":"Running A Bar For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRun a successful bar and a profitable business with expert advice on every aspect of bar management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunning a Bar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows veteran and future bar owners and managers how to establish and maintain a successful business. You'll learn insider tips for keeping customers satisfied and the business operating smoothly. With the easy-to-follow guidance in this book, you can navigate your way through the maze of licensing and permits, develop a business plan, learn how to market your business, and create a profitable establishment. You'll also find clear, no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. In today's changing industry and economy, you'll need to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changing conditions. This Dummies book shows you how to do exactly that. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn what it takes to own and operate a bar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay on the right side of the law with clear licensing and tax information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover apps, strategies, technology tools. and best practices for staying stocked and making a profit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your revenue, boost your online presence, spruce up your marketing plan, and find ways to keep your business healthy and viable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRunning a Bar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is great for anyone considering buying or running a bar or pub, or anyone who needs guidance on running an existing bar more efficiently. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Cheers! Getting Started in the Bar Industry 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Bar Business Basics 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Understanding What It Takes to Own and Operate a Bar 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Minding the Money and the Law 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Deciding What Type of Bar to Have 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gearing Up to Open the Doors 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Putting Together Your Business Plan 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Selecting Your Bar’s Site, Décor, and Name 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Stocking Up on Smallwares and Equipment 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Setting Up Your Bar’s Inventory 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Planning and Creating Your Menus 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Employees, Customers, and Products: Managing the “Right Stuff” 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Hiring, Training, and Keeping Your Employees 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Rule #1: Practicing Good Customer Service 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Boning Up on Bar Beverages 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Getting Ready for Your Grand Opening, Step by Step 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Managing Your Inventory, Revenue, and Future 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Controlling Expenses and Operating Efficiently 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Keeping Your Bar’s Bottom Line from Hitting Bottom 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Tackling Technology for Your Bar 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Building and Keeping Your Bar Crowd 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Run a Safe Bar 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Myths about Running a Bar 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Bar Owner Sins Not to Commit, Ever 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Useful Websites for Every Bar Owner 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 341\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Foley \u003c\/b\u003eis the publisher of \u003ci\u003eBARTENDER Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the first magazine geared toward bartenders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Heath \u003c\/b\u003eis author of \u003ci\u003eRunning a Restaurant For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJewelry Making \u0026amp; Beading For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. She’s also a veteran of the bar and restaurant industry.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn and operate a bar that stays afloat\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePouring drinks on the rocks is easy; keeping your business off the rocks takes a little know-how. \u003ci\u003eRunning a Bar For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the info you need to run a solid bar establishment from the beginning. Start by making a business plan and getting your license, then discover how to keep customers happy and coming back for (not too much!) more. Owners and managers will learn to control expenses, track revenue, utilize the latest apps, and survive the slow seasons. 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