Bar & Restaurant Business: Video Series

When opening a bar, consider first the location, hire a staff of bouncers, bartenders and shot girls, acquire all required state licenses, and advertise on the radio, in the newspaper and with fliers. Open a bar with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

To open a sports bar, acquire the necessary alcohol licenses, find a great location, determine what the theme of the bar will be, and develop a menu of pub food. Open a sports bar that honors the local sports teams with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Opening a dance club requires first finding a great location, thinking of a theme for the place, organizing the music and entertainment and soundproofing the bar to account for the loud music. Open up a successful dance club, equipped with a full bar, with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Becoming an alcohol promoter begins by focusing on promotional materials, advertising along with local alcohol distributors and organizing free events, such as wine tastings, liquor tastings and giveaways. Get in the alcohol promotion industry with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

To prevent drinking and driving, pace customers by offering them a glass of water between drinks, take the initiative to call a local cab company for customers, and keep tabs on how much each customer has had to drink. Pay attention to customers to prevent drunk driving with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

When starting a nightclub, calculate the costs of the rent for the building, the staffing for the bar, the kitchen and the dance floor, the utilities and the liquor. Calculate how much a nightclub will cost with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Opening a nightclub requires being in a business-zoned area, making sure the building is up to code, having adequate space in line with fire code, acquiring the proper licensing and making sure each staff member is certified to serve alcohol. Follow the state and city laws when opening a nightclub with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Promoting a club can be done through good advertising, like hosting open mic nights, comedy nights and sporting events, passing out fliers, posting ads in the newspaper and spreading the word on the street. Be a club promoter to get people inside with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

To start a nightclub, first find a great location, come up with a creative theme for the space, acquire the necessary state and city licensing, and hire an outgoing group of bartenders, dancers and bouncers. Start up a new nightclub in town with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Promotional ideas for a bar include having drink specials every night of the week, hosting events like open mic nights, contests and comedy nights, and using creativity to keep people coming back. Promote a bar to become the new favorite spot in town with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

The theme of a nightclub must remain consistent through the decorations, ambiance, music and staff attire, whether the theme is '50s, techno, jazz or go-go. Develop a creative theme to attract more people into a nightclub with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Promoting a nightclub can be done through word-of-mouth, radio, television or newspaper advertising and having special guests appear at the club. Promote a nightclub to generate a good buzz around the place with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Becoming a bartender requires getting certified by the National Liquor Beverage Association, taking Techniques of Alcohol Management classes and learning how to make a variety of drinks. Acquire the skills necessary to be a successful bartender with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

To obtain a liquor license, choose a business-zoned location, make sure the building is more than 300 feet from a school or church, and make sure that 50 percent of the neighborhood agrees to the license. Renew a liquor license regularly to keep up to code with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Starting a gentleman's club requires finding a high-traffic location in a business-zoned area, hiring a staff of bartenders, bouncers and attractive female dancers, and keeping all state and city licenses up to code. Open up a new gentleman's club with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

When designing a name for a nightclub, consider the desired theme for the place, and come up with a catchy, fresh, original name that will draw in a large clientele. Come up with a great name that will help in advertising with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

When financing a nightclub, lenders will look at the past credit history to ensure they will be paid back, so having a partner with excellent credit can increase the chances of getting a great loan. Borrow money from banks, friends or family to open up a nightclub with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Running a nightclub requires managing the staff, taking care of payroll, making liquor orders and using good judgment to manage the everyday responsibilities. Consult a manual on how to run a nightclub, and ask advice from local nightclub owners, with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Zero tolerance for alcohol refers to law enforcement agencies having no tolerance for under-aged drinkers, but the phrase also refers to not being able to drink very much without getting drunk. Understand the meaning of zero tolerance with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

The types of liquor licenses include a by-the-drink license for restaurants, bars and nightclubs, a package license for grocery and liquor stores, a manufacturer license for the makers, and a wholesaler license for those selling wholesale liquor. Get the right type of liquor license for a particular business with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Liquor licenses can vary from state to state, as there are application fees, permits and other fees that can range from $50 to several hundred dollars. Calculate the cost of acquiring a liquor license with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

The people who need liquor licenses are those running a bar or restaurant, a grocery store, a package store, a liquor store, convenience store or hosting an event where alcohol is served. Find out who needs to get a liquor license to keep in line with the law with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.

Opening a bar business can cost a lot of money, as the owner needs to pay for license and permits, the staff salaries, the alcohol, advertisements, utilities, rent and entertainment. Calculate the cost of opening a bar with advice from a nightclub manager in this free video on starting a business.