"This book teaches readers how to start, scale, and sell a small business from scratch. It is intended for entrepreneurs of all levels, from first-time business owners to seasoned executives looking for a new perspective"--

Some people act on their life-long dreams and decide to open a restaurant. Many of these aspiring restaurateurs are engaging in this activity for the first time, and unfortunately they are at a greater risk for making mistakes that could unnecessarily doom their fledgling business from the start. Many of these mistakes, however, are avoidable. The shelves are full of books about restaurants. Some offer advice on operations and menu planning. Some contain inspiring photographs of interior and exterior spaces. Others share the details behind one concept or individual's success story. But comprehensive information available on the restaurant development process is limited. The establishment of a new restaurant concept is full of emotion, surprise, frustration, risk, and satisfaction that simply cannot be conveyed in a textbook format. The Restaurant Dream? is based on a true account of one team?s efforts to develop a restaurant concept from the ground up. All aspects of the development process, from the initial idea - through design, construction, opening, and the first months of operations, are covered. It is written in the form of a story, which interweaves educational material with real-life events and the unexpected twists and turns that seemed to exist around almost every corner. From elation to deception and camaraderie to lawsuits, this book shows that the surreal components of opening a restaurant are not uncommon?they are just not frequently shared. The Restaurant Dream? shares strategies, logic, successes, and failures so that the aspiring restaurateur may learn from this effort and improve their own likelihood for success. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president?s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. This Atlantic Publishing eBook was professionally written, edited, fact checked, proofed and designed. The print version of this book is 323 pages and you receive exactly the same content. Over the years our books have won dozens of book awards for content, cover design and interior design including the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award for excellence in publishing. We are proud of the high quality of our books and hope you will enjoy this eBook version.

Important advice and guidance which will help you reach your potential within business.

Every year thousands of people dream of starting their own business, but many struggle to come up with a viable idea. This book is the answer! Exploring over 100 innovative yet achievable business ideas, Start Me Up! is all you need to start your career as an entrepreneur. With the flexibility provided by the Internet and other technological advances, many of the ideas are also perfect for the stay-at-home mum or anyone wanting to establish a home-based business. As well as the ideas themselves, the author analyses global trends and shows aspiring business owners how best to take advantage of the opportunities they provide. In addition, Sonia provides guidelines on how to draw up an effective business plan that will not only determine the feasibility of the business but also ensure common pitfalls are avoided.

Nearly 2 million small specialty shops start up yearly in the US alone; more than 1.2 million already exist. More than 585,000 go out of business yearly. 900,000 shops are owned by women. These figures from the US Census Bureau point to the huge number of individuals entering this market and how desperately many of them need help to succeed. They also show that both men and women are a strong audience for the book. This book is presented in a very attractive package, with great photos. It is written in a warm, personal writing style. Interviews with and advice from 37 successful shop owners are unique.