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: <ul>
<li> Understanding the business and laws of owning a bar </li> <li> Developing a business plan </li> <li> Creating a menu, choosing décor, and establishing a theme </li> <li> Stocking up on equipment </li> <li> Choosing and dealing with employees </li> <li> Handling tough customers </li> <li> Controlling expenses, managing inventory, and controlling cash flow </li> <li> Getting the word out about your place </li> <li> Preparing for your grand opening, step-by-step </li> </ul>
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.

Running a Bar for Dummies

Business & Money

Foley, Ray

Dismore, Heather

Economics

For Dummies

Do you love jewelry and beading? Would you like to know how to make chic jewelry and accessories? Jewelry &amp; Beading Designs for Dummies is packed with patterns, step-by-step instructions, and inspiring color photos to get you stringing, knotting, and looping in no time. From earrings and necklaces to pins, purses, charms, and more, you’ll discover new techniques for making just the right pieces to suit you — or give as fantastic, fashionable gifts! 
This easy-to-follow visual guide speeds you right into the basics of jewelry making: assembling your gear; working with pliers; and fine-tuning your stringing, bead weaving, and wire wrapping skills. You’ll use elastic cord, ribbon, leather, a wire jig, and more to make bracelets, bookmarks, pendants, and napkin rings. Before you know it, you’ll take your skills to the next level and beyond, using multiple techniques and materials on thrilling and unconventional designs. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Make more than 75 fresh, fun, and practical projects</li> <li>Hone your basic jewelry making skills</li> <li>Work with silver, leather, glass beads, and crystals</li> <li>Create rings, bracelets, phone covers, wine charms, and more</li> <li>Use bead crimping, knotting, and weaving to make beautiful designs</li> <li>Make stunning earrings and necklaces using a wire jig</li> <li>Fabricate beads and wire components</li> <li>Find nontraditional materials such as hardware, beach glass, and more</li> </ul>
Add beauty, skill, and satisfaction to your life with a little help from Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies!

Jewelry and Beading Designs For Dummies

Arts & Photography

Powley, Tammy

Fashion

Features step-by-step projects and full-color examples Create unique jewelry to wear with everything from jeans to a ball gown! Want to make your own jewelry? This easy-to-follow guide gives you lots of hands-on instruction in making simple, fabulous jewelry and working with beads. From wire wrapping and knotting to weaving and polishing, you'll get all the skills you need to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, wine charms and items for the home. Discover how to * Create funky and elegant designs * Work with leather, silver, and stones * String, knot, and weave beads * Avoid common mistakes * Host a trendy jewelry party

Jewelry Making & Beading For Dummies

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant — because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. Running a Restaurant For Dummies covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you’ll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant. 
Even if you don’t know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant — and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it do better, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers unbeatable tips and advice of bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you’ll learn everything you need to know to succeed: <ul>
<li>Put your ideas on paper with a realistic business plan</li> <li>Attract investors to help get the business off the ground</li> <li>Be totally prepared for your grand opening</li> <li>Make sure your business is legal and above board</li> <li>Hire and train a great staff</li> <li>Develop a delicious menu</li> </ul>
If you’re looking for expert guidance from people in the know, then Running a Restaurant For Dummies is the only book you need. Written by Michael Garvey, co-owner of the famous Oyster Bar at Grand Central, with help from writer Heather Dismore and chef Andy Dismore, this book covers all the bases, from balancing the books to training staff and much more: <ul>
<li>Designing and theme and a concept</li> <li>Taking over an existing restaurant or buying into a franchise</li> <li>Stocking and operating a bar</li> <li>Working with partners and other investors</li> <li>Choose a perfect location</li> <li>Hiring and training an excellent staff</li> <li>Pricing menu items</li> <li>Designing the interior of the restaurant</li> <li>Purchasing and managing supplies</li> <li>Marketing your restaurant to customers</li> </ul>
If you’re looking for a new career as a restaurateur, or you need new ideas for your struggling restaurant, Running a Restaurant For Dummies offers expert advice in a fun, friendly format. Packed with practical advice and expert wisdom on every aspect of the food service business, this guide is all you need to get cooking.

Running a Restaurant For Dummies

Garvey, Michael

Dismore, Andrew G.

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Jewelry Making and Beading Basics For Dummies

Make bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, pins, key chains, and more Want to make jewelry and gifts from scratch? This new edition of Jewelry Making &amp; Beading For Dummies provides the easy-to-understand information that makes it easy. <ul>
<li>Updated information on getting started and setting up the necessities of a jewelry maker's workshop</li> <li>New innovative ideas for materials such as making beads from scratch, customizing components like glass pendants, and up-cycling found objects for new creations</li> <li>Updated trends including Victorian, Steampunk, Indian-inspired, and wrap bracelets</li> <li>Advice on how to gain project ideas through websites like Pinterest without infringing on someone's rights</li> <li>New and updated information on setting up a storefront, turning your hobby into a business, and gaining exposure through Etsy.com, blogs, and social media sites</li> <li>From attaching clasps to working with wire to stringing beads, the companion DVD features watch-and-learn episodes that show you step-by-step how to create one-of-a-kind designs using beads, glass, found objects, special mementos, and more</li> </ul>
With hundreds of detailed photos—now featured in full-color—Jewelry Making &amp; Beading For Dummies is the ideal resource you'll turn to again and again to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and assorted gifts.

Jewelry Making and Beading For Dummies

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