The little black bar book

[excellentbars]

Hello All

I have recently written a book on the bar and Nightclub business. As an Owner of a bar of two or three... I have finally taken the steps to help write a book helping and informing others who wish to take the step into owning and operating a bar.
The book is in an easy to read and understand format as I am not a writer. I have tried to lay out many of my own pitfalls and mishaps and include lots of helpful information on the business from begining to end as I possibly could.
I am beginning to start the second book in the coming months, this is delayed because I am begining a new project.

I am looking for some professionals to help review the book and would be happy to send out some free versions to experiance professional.

www.excellentbars.com

Thank you so much
Chris

[excellentbars]

Press Release: The Little Black Bar Book

Chris Lenahan releases “The Little Black Bar Book. A Comprehensive Guide to Starting, Owning and Operating Your Own Bar or Nightclub.”
Las Vegas, NV, USA – October 1, 2007-



Chris Lenahan, with over a decade of first hand experience in designing, remodeling, consulting and owning some of the largest nightclubs in the World, shares his industry knowledge and proven strategies in his informative handbook “The Little Black Bar Book”. Packed full of insight, tales, proven strategies and cost-saving solutions, gained from years of experience in working with the movers and shakers of this highly competitive industry! “The Little Black Bar Book” is a MUST-HAVE Resource Book for anyone interested in starting, owning or operating their own bar or nightclub!
This 187-page Comprehensive Bar Owner’s Manual gets you behind the scenes and into the creation and operation of some of the hottest, most successful bars and nightclubs in the World! Packed full of incredibly useful resources, insider tips and comedic relief, this book is sure to enlighten, educate and entertain anyone with interest in starting, owning or operating their own bar or nightclub.


To purchase your copy please click here. or visit: www.excellentbars.com
Chris Lenahan has become an international success story with numerous magazine and newspaper articles published about projects he has developed, designed and consulted on around the world. In 2001 he was accredited in Architectural Digest for his work with the Interior Designer of Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In 2002, one of his Scottsdale venues, The Library Bar and Grill, was awarded “Bar of the Year 2002” and voted in the Top 100 Bars of 2005 and 2007 by Bar and Nightclub Magazine. To view a list of his bars and consulting projects or to listen to client testimonies visit or web-site.


Chris’ extensive experience in concept development, design, market placement and construction management have given him the insight to be able to design layouts that maximize flow patterns and provide energy points needed for efficient and successful operations. For additional insight or resources such as business plans, contracts, training manuals, as well as consultations, sponsorship and investment opportunities contact Chris.

If you’re currently in the process of planning, designing, operating or promoting for a bar or nightclub, don’t wait! Purchase and download your interactive full-version ebook today! You’ll gain immediate access to the Quick Reference Guide, promotional ideas, monthly calendars and a wealth of knowledge you can’t afford to miss! Download your ebook Today for only $57.00 and receive your hard copy in the mail!

For more information or to place an order for your retail store, please contact Chris at: Chris@Excellentbars.com or call: 702-400-7011
Preview “The Little Black Bar Book” for FREE Now!

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[owneroper]

I read your post and clicked on the link, read the first 39 pages and then get a link to buy the book? You want our opinion of your story?

[excellentbars]

Owneroper

I would be happy to send experianced owner operators the full PDF version of the book for a review.
PM me your email and I will forward you a full version

[Josh2001]

I've read through the book, and I am absolutely loving it. I am an experienced owner/operator of a bar and two nightclubs (all have been sold now) in Australia over the past 9 years.
Chris' book is a very professional way of looking at the nightclub and bar industry, however he still manages to stay "down to earth" and easy to understand.
I am able to relate a lot of my own personal experiences to what Chris has said in his book, however I still am going to implement some of the further knowledge I have gained by reading it in my next project here in Australia.

Chris' knowledge of the industry is amazing, and the way he talks about it is even better.

Chris, well done mate. 5 Stars. A classy book and an excellent insight into the setup of a bar or nightclub, and what it takes. I really enjoyed the jokes you put in there as well. Great idea =)

Thankyou again,

Regards
Josh.

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Reply to Board member

I am a bar and nightclub person and unfortunatly not a writter but like everything I do I do lots of research...I bought a few of the other books out there and was amazed at the Stale squewed point of view....It was souless information written in a text book manual style format......

The authors of these books were NOT club owners many were Managers, or a person paid to aquire information from many sources.....This information tells you what to do......But does not explain why or have any play in the situations....As you know as a Club or Bar owner...the situation is never perfect as the other texts would like to show how easy it is just follow these steps....

EVERY! Bar and Nightclub is Different and every day changes the situation even every hour.....I have done so many projects from Beginning to Open that I have run into a hundered different ways to handle every situation...Learned only from experiance...Both good and bad....

I have tried to use the humor to help the average reader to let their mind take a break and absorb the material......I am sharing my experiances both good and bad using humor (That is a part of my personality) trying to prepare someone, anyone for the reality of opening a New Project.....As you know this is the BREAK POINT for most projects....Run out of Cash and You are done!!!...Opening half ass will effect the entire life of the business.......

I originally was not going to write a book and sat down to write a script for a short DVD seminar to help people with a few key points about the business...After a solid 2 days of writting I could see I had vast amounts of knowedge trapped and fighting to get out...I could have written for another 2 months but I needed to stop before I had a monster and I must say Boring Book......

I am preparing the next book to outline certain points and focus on more indef information on these points.....

I cut out so much info from the first book that I have and will roll into more books, Both entertaining and enlightening....But Never Dull and Boring...Learning must be FUN!!! and you should but a part of yourself into everything you do and everything you create......

Cheers
Chris

[macaws49]

Would this be a good book for me? I have a small bar which holds about 100 people.