Family Factors
Mark S. Elliott has spent 25 years working in various management roles within the tenanted and leased divisions of the UK's largest breweries and pub companies. His extensive knowledge and day-to-day involvement with pubs and publicans make him well qualified to know what is required to run a successful pub. He shares his knowledge and many 'insider tips' with you in this book. Mark is based in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
FAMILY FACTORS
The decision to run a pub will affect the whole family. Aside from the risk factor of running your own business, there are practical issues too. In particular, the effect on children, if you have them, needs a great deal of thought. Difficulties vary depending on the ages of children. The issue of childcare can be a problem. Long hours behind the bar make spending time with your children difficult. Expecting children to amuse themselves alone upstairs, or encouraging them to spend time in the bar with you, should be avoided. If you have children, you will need to work out how to balance family life and business commitments.
