Overviews of the three different types of bar/tavern businesses (neighborhood bar, sports bar and nightclub), with answers to commonly asked questions.

Proven tips and advice for handling federal, state and local regulations, selecting a good location, designing an efficient, attractive bar, choosing the right equipment, hiring the best employees and much more.

All Entrepreneur magazine's audio startup guides include:
 

Two to three CDs covering the specifics of starting each business. They include in-depth information on finding a location, choosing the right equipment, and selecting and hiring the best employees needed for your business.

Two CDs covering the business basics every startup needs to get up and running. Step-by-step instructions on how to create a marketing and business plan, how to obtain financing and more are all covered in this section.

A Toolkit CD, containing all the charts, checklists, work sheets and sample forms that are provided in the printed version of the Startup Guides. Also included on this CD is "Ultimate Financial Forecaster." This program is designed to help you create P&Ls, cash-flow statements and balance sheets with ease.

Plus, a bonus CD – "The Dream Warriors" acclaimed radio series shares fascinating, true stories about American business pioneers. Mini-biographies illustrate the imagination and perseverance it takes to achieve a plethora of entrepreneurial goals.
 

CD #1

Chapter 1 – Industry Overview
Chapter 2 – Deciding to Open
Chapter 3 – Customers
Chapter 4 – Location
Chapter 5 – Licenses and Permits
Chapter 6 – Bar Layout
Chapter 7 – Equipment
Chapter 8 – Inventory
 

CD #2

Chapter 9 – Operations
Chapter 10 – Employees
Chapter 11 – Entertainment
Chapter 12 – Marketing
Chapter 13 – Financial Management
Chapter 14 – Words of Wisdom