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Jazmine1980
10-06-2009, 01:39 AM
What I need to know before I start my business plan?
What kinds of permits/licenses do I need?
Is there any Information I need to know?

ANY ADVICE FOR ME?

Thank you.
I really appreciate your help.
Ruben
10-10-2009, 11:21 PM
Lots :p you need a place that you can lease or buy. So that is step 1 Locate your location and determin the rest. Once you know how big etc you can see how many sqft and the cost of building per sqft. Type of lighting/sound you will require to make sure that you can hear properly and its not quiet. You need to contact the liqour board and see if they will give you licence etc. Register business name. You need to know where your funds are coming from NYC is expensive! So good luck there's a lot of good info on the forum.

* contact for your liqour board in NYC is under Document Folder on the forum *
Rainee
10-14-2009, 05:36 PM
NYC can be tough.

1. Determine how much funding you have access to. Line up your equity, equity from any partners, and any loans or other sources of funding. Make a budget. Overestimate EVERYTHING.

2. Find your location. Depending on the type of venue and the amount you can afford to spend, this will determine where you can realistically search. NYC is a city of neighborhoods, and you have to be located in the appropriate neighborhood for your concept. You also need to make sure you can get a place that is the right size, and that the zoning will allow what you want to do.

3. If your location does not have an existing liquor license attached, you had better make sure it will possible to get a new one (CB3, for example, will NEVER give you one.) Once you have selected a location and have entered into talks with the owner, start the liquor license application (transfer or new) - it can take months. I recommend using an expediter to deal with the NYS ABC. He should also be knowledgeable about the local community board, and any issues with the 500 foot rule.

4. Get your lease - at this point you should have agreed on basics like the rent and any period of rent abatement. Now it's time to get a lawyer to make sure the terms are as favorable as possible. A bad lease will definitely bite you in the ass later.

5. At the same time, you should start working with the professionals you will need to build out the space. This might include an architect, general contractor, and specialists in audio/visual or other areas. You need to make sure that you can do what you want to do with the space, and get some idea of cost and timing. How intensive this is depends on how much you need to change the existing space.

6. Once you sign the lease, you should finalize your liquor application and move ahead with your plans for build out. If you are doing any significant changes, you will probably need to get permits from the buildings dept, which can be time consuming. Again, I recommend using an expediter for this process.

7. Find and purchase all your equipment and furnishings. Fine tune your business concept and model. Once things are coming close to a finish, you staff up, get your inventory, promote, and open the doors. Then the hard part starts.

Also, in addition to assuming that everything will cost more than you think it will, also assume it will take longer.

Good luck.
Michael Black
10-15-2009, 01:51 AM
A really good mentor, a psychiatrist, or a boat load of cash.
Ruben
10-15-2009, 05:43 AM
Also who should you paying off so your club doesn't go up in flames
ManageYourBar
10-15-2009, 09:37 AM
I came across this interesting article recently that I think will help you with your budgeting in New York:

http://nymag.com/nightlife/wheretodrink/2009/costs/
NewBar
10-15-2009, 10:10 AM
Also who should you paying off so your club doesn't go up in flames

Please explain what you mean exactly. (I've had 3 break in attempts).
Ruben
10-15-2009, 12:25 PM
No one has ever come to you to ask you for x% of your income for protection?

Normally the mob/bikers are the ones that come to your joint and demand things.
Rainee
10-16-2009, 02:52 PM
No one has ever come to you to ask you for x% of your income for protection?

Normally the mob/bikers are the ones that come to your joint and demand things.

more likely to be the cops in new york
HYDDYN MAVURIK
10-16-2009, 04:32 PM
No one has ever come to you to ask you for x% of your income for protection?

Normally the mob/bikers are the ones that come to your joint and demand things.




more likely to be the cops in new york

Oooh, no, y'all din't!:eek::D
Ruben
10-16-2009, 05:05 PM
Got to love cops :)