In-depth, individual guides on how to OPEN A COFFEE HOUSE... BECOME A CATERER... OPEN AND RUN A RESTAURANT... OPERATE A WINERY... and more.
E-book or print with CD-ROM 178 pages $29.97 or $34.97
If you are considering opening a coffee house, start by reading this book. Author Tom Hennessy is a 25-year veteran of the business. He opened his first restaurant when he was 27, and the coffee house he started has been operating successfully for over 12 years. Tom has written for industry publications and spoken at conventions across the country, and in this guide he focuses on how to set up a successful business without spending a fortune.
E-book or print with CD-ROM 197 pages $29.97 or $34.97
According to Entrepreneur magazine, the personal chef business is among the fastest-growing home-based occupations in the country. Annual revenue from personal chef businesses is expected to hit $1.2 billion by 2010. If being a caterer or personal chef sounds like the career of your dreams, this guide can help you understand the keys to success and how to get started. Author Lex Thomas started a successful catering business. In this guide she shares with you her own experiences as well as insider tips and expert advice from other successful entrepreneurs.
E-book with or without CD-ROM 158 pages $29.97 or $34.97
If your dream is to own a restaurant, this book should be your first step. Unlike being a chef, you do not have to go to school or take any specialized training to own a restaurant. However, knowing as much as you can about the difference between failure and success in the restaurant business is a must. Author Tom Hennessy is a 25-year veteran of the restaurant business. He opened his first establishment when he was 27 and was founding partner of a company that owned nine restaurants in four states. Tom has written for industry publications and spoken at conventions across the country. Here he focuses on how to start a profitable restaurant business without spending a fortune.
E-book with or without CD-ROM 277 pages $29.97 or $34.97
If starting a winery sounds like the career of your dreams, this guide is for you. Discover how to succeed in the winery and vineyard business. Among the wine industry professionals who share expert advice in this guide are: Gino Filippi, wine writer and co-owner of Joseph Filippi Winery and Vineyards, winner of the Gold Medal and Best of Class in the 2009 New World International Wine Competition; Joel Peterson, co-owner of Ravenswood Winery in Sonoma, Calif.; and Paul Reidl, a wine industry attorney and consultant who worked with E. & J. Gallo Winery and is a member of the International Wine Law Association.
