Username
Password
Forgot Password?

Click here to register and contribute to How To.

• Acknowledgements
• All About You
• What Kind Of Pub?
• Finding The Right Pub
• Funding The Business
• Licensing Law
• Planning For Success
• Applying For A Tenancy Ornew Lea
• Buying A Freehold Property
• Professional Services
• Business Structure
• Opening A Bank Account
• Arranging Insurance
• Book-Keeping And Accounts
• Marketing
• Staff
• Drinks
• Pub Food
• Amusement Machines
• Complying With Other Regulations

How to Run a Successful Pub

• Acknowledgements
• All About You
  • Why Do You Want To Run A Pub?
  • Your Goals, Ambitions And Values
  • Your Skills And Experience
  • Your Personality
  • Your Health
  • Ability To Hold A Licence
  • Your Financial Resources
  • Family Factors
  • Your Support Network
  • Training
  • Qualifications
• What Kind Of Pub?
  • What Kind Of Pub Do You Want To Run?
  • A Pub Can Meet Different Needs
  • Your Ideal Pub
  • Style Of Operation
  • Location, Location, Location
  • Deciding To Buy Or Rent
  • Tenancy
  • Lease
  • Franchise
  • Freehold
  • Managed Houses
• Finding The Right Pub
  • The Right Pub For You
  • Where To Look
  • Shortlisting Suitable Pubs
  • Visiting Your Shortlisted Pubs
  • Customer Profiles
  • Location Profiles
  • The Pub Itself
  • Swot Analysis
  • Gathering Facts And Figures
  • Expectations And Obligations
  • Price Research And Competition
  • Assessing A Pub’s Profitability
  • Estimating Income
  • Estimating Running Costs
  • Profit And Loss
  • Gross Profit And Net Profit
  • Gross Profit
  • Calculating Weekly Break-Even Sales
  • Net Profit
  • How You Operate The Pub
• Funding The Business
  • How Much Will It Cost?
  • Tenancy
  • Lease
  • Freehold
  • Other Expenses
  • Where To Find The Money
  • Types Of Borrowing
  • Summary Of Funding Sources And Other Support
• Licensing Law
  • Overview
  • The Situation In England And Wales
  • Processing Applications
  • Premises Licence
  • Designated Premises Supervisor
  • Personal Licence
  • Criminal Records Checks
  • Convictions While Holding A Personal Licence
  • The Law Relating To Hours Of Opening
  • The Law Relating To The Provision Of Entertainment
  • The Law Relating To Children In Public Houses
  • Other Offences Under The Licensing Act 2003
  • Alcohol-Related Disorder And Police Powers
  • The Situation In Scotland
  • The Situation In Northern Ireland
• Planning For Success
  • The Business Plan
  • Why Do You Need A Business Plan?
  • Who Should Write The Business Plan?
  • Research And Preparation
  • What Is Included In The Business Plan?
  • Presentation Of Your Business Plan
• Applying For A Tenancy Ornew Lease
  • Breweries And Pub Companies
  • How Pub Vacancies Are Filled
  • The Role Of The Business Developmentmanager/Area Manager
  • Registering With A Brewery Or Pub Company
  • Application Forms
  • Interviews
  • Negotiating Terms
  • Being Offered The Pub
  • Viewing The Pub
  • Fixtures And Fittings And Stock
  • Repairs And New Leases
  • Repairs And Tenancies
  • Obtaining Promotional Support
  • Other Forms Of Support
  • Setting An Ingoing Date
  • Signing The Agreement
• Buying A Freehold Property
  • Buying The Freehold
  • Being Prepared
  • Finding Your Freehold
  • Assessing Different Pubs
  • The Buying Process
  • Practical Issues
• Professional Services
  • Why You Need To Employ Professionals
  • Solicitors
  • Accountants
  • Property Surveyors
  • Licensed Trade Valuers
  • Licensed Trade Stocktakers
  • Licensed Trade Organisations
• Business Structure
  • The Legal Structure Of Your Business
  • Sole Trader
  • Partnership
  • Partnership Agreements
  • Limited Liability Partnership
  • Limited Liability Company
• Opening A Bank Account
  • Business Banking
  • Choosing A Bank
  • Opening A Business Bank Account
  • Running Your Business Accounts
  • Safety And Security
  • How To Accept Debit And Credit Cards
• Arranging Insurance
  • Insurance Cover
  • Insurance Brokers
  • What Insurance Cover Do You Need?
  • Some Important Considerations
  • Some Insurance Terms
• Book-Keeping And Accounts
  • Book-Keeping
  • Year–end Accounts
  • Vat
  • Income Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Capital Allowances
  • Self-Assessment
  • Paying Your Tax
  • National Insurance
  • Corporation Tax For Limited Companies
• Marketing
  • What Is Marketing?
  • Identifying What Customers Want
  • Satisfying Customer Needs
  • Targeting Your Customers
  • Communicating With Customers
  • Evaluating Your Marketing Activity
  • Image And Standards
  • Specific Methods Of Communicating
  • Other Marketing Activity
  • Responsible Promotions
  • Your Marketing Plan
• Staff
  • Benefits Of Having Great Staff
  • Staff That Come With The Business
  • Staff Turnover
  • Taking On New Staff
  • Contracts Of Employment
  • Communicating With Staff
  • Staff Incentives
  • Minimum Wage
  • Other Rights On Pay
  • Stakeholder Pensions
  • Grievance Procedures
  • Disciplinary Procedures
• Drinks
  • Your Product Range
  • Beer Styles
  • Packaging Of Beer
  • Cider
  • Draught Dispense
  • Glassware For Beer
  • Cellar Management
  • Maximising Sales Of Beer And Cider
  • ‘ready To Drink’ Products (Rtds)
  • Maximising Sales Of Rtds
  • Bottle Fridges
  • Wine
  • Maximising Wine Sales
  • Spirits
  • Maximising Sales Of Spirits
  • Soft Drinks
  • Maximising Soft Drinks Sales
  • Coffee
  • Making Money From Coffee
• Pub Food
  • Eating Out
  • What Type Of Food Should You Offer?
  • Types Of Pub Food Operations
  • Starting Catering
  • Your Menu
  • Pricing Your Menu
  • Menu Engineering
  • Control Your Costs
  • Service
  • Suppliers
  • Buying Equipment
  • Food Legislation And Safety
  • Other Legal Requirements
• Amusement Machines
  • Machine Income
  • Machine Rental
  • Buying An Awp
  • Machine Controllers
  • Awp Machine Players
  • Your Pub Image
  • Permits
  • Gambling Act 2005
  • Issues Affecting Machine Income
  • Amusement Machine Licence Duty (Amld)
  • New Technology
  • Maximising Your Awp And Swp Income
• Complying With Other Regulations
  • Regulations
  • Performing Right Society
  • Phonographic Performance Limited
  • Fire Safety Law
  • Health And Safety Law
  • Coshh Regulations
  • Riddor
  • Disability Discrimination Act 1995
  • Smoking Legislation
  • Door Security Legislation

---