Becoming a pub landlord is a dream for many people. While you might think those behind the bar just spend all day drinking themselves silly, in truth, they often act more like social workers than anything else. If you’re considering making a move into this profession, there are a number of things you should consider before ploughing ahead with your idea. For instance, if you have an addictive personality, this is a bad idea. Also, if you occasionally have days when you feel extremely sociable, there are probably more suitable business ideas out there.
Don’t get me wrong, being a pub landlord can be very fulfilling, especially if you’re one of those people who spend most of their free time propping up a bar anyway. So, presuming you’re deadly serious about this change in career, give me your full attention for the next few moments, and I’ll present you with a basic step by step guide on how to achieve this goal. Obviously, there will be even more things to think about, but this post should cover all the essentials.
1. Getting a license to sell alcohol
This is the first thing you should do, as you won’t want to risk being turned down after all the other arrangements have been made. You can find out online how to apply for an alcohol license, but just to ease your mind, I’ll let you know it’s pretty simple, so long as you have no previous record for criminality.
2. Finding a good location for your pub
A lot of people find that purchasing an already established pub is the easiest way to go about things, but this can be very expensive. If you want to cut back and save money, consider buying a different building and paying for it to be converted. Surprisingly, this usually works out cheaper.
3. Furnishing your property
This is probably the most important stage listed, as it will determine the overall aesthetic of your drinking establishment. No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s wooden bar stools made from high quality wood or futuristic plastic seating pods, you’ll want to spend a lot of time browsing online to ensure you find the best possible products.
4. Obtaining insurance
So long as you’ve been granted a license to sell alcohol, you’ll have no trouble arranging for proper insurance. Just be aware that some providers charge considerably more than others, and so performing a bit of your own online price comparison could be a wise move. At the end of the day, you need to spend as little as possible until the doors have opened and you have a basic idea of how much turnover you’ll achieve each month.
5. Planning your opening day
This is the event that will launch your new business to the general public. While it can be nerve racking to organise a day like this, you definitely want to put the effort in and attract as many patrons as possible. Perhaps you should run a free BBQ? Or perhaps you should hire a popular local band?
Well guys, now you’ve read through this post, you should be ready to get started on your new business idea. No matter what happens, I wish you the best of luck.
See you next time!
