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CRC Handbook of Processing and Utilization in Agriculture, Part 1: Plant Products (C R C Series in Agriculture)
Ivan A. Wolff
Manufacturer: Crc Pr I Llc
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Binding: Hardcover
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Animal Husbandry
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| Animal Production
| Bees
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| Dairy Science
| Livestock Management
| Meat
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ASIN: 0849338727 |
Book Description
- Turn beans into bucks -Build a winning sales team -Deliver WOW! customer service
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-09-17
Fantastic information. Everything you need to know presented in a well thought out format.
A Good and Practical Book.......2007-05-19
Hi, I am a Korean who would like to run my own coffee bar in Korea soon. It was very difficult to find really good guide books here in Korea, I mean ,written in Korean. Hoping to find one, I visited this Amazon and to my happiness I fianlly could find it, this book 'Start and Run a Coffee Bar'. This book is so practical and helpful to me. I appreciate that two writers would share their experience and knowledge with us.
Really Useful.......2007-03-15
I usually dont write these sorts of reviews but this was just exactly what i was looking for. A great primer on things you need to know and do to open a coffee shop including checklists. I would recommend it to newcommers to the business.
Applys to other retail businesses.......2006-12-31
I bought this book several years ago before I knew what type of business I was going to be in. I've now owned a retail store (paint your own pottery) for more than 4 years and looking at this book now, it does have a lot of good information for anyone looking to start and run a retail business with a service aspect. The chapters on business planning, setting up your business, insurance, securing a site, getting to opening, staffing and the last 4-5 chapters on operations all are well-written and applicable to many forms of retail.
Good information--not as complete as I would like.......2005-09-09
As a designer, I was looking more for input on equipment layout and functionality. This book gave me a good equipment list to discuss and layout with the client. The local building department loved our plans! The one area where the book falls short is helping to illustrate some good layouts.
Book Description
Written by an owner and consultant, this book provides a step-by-step course in bar business ownership, management, and operation.
It explains how to research the market and location, get a loan, design the space, purchase, keep the books, advertise, and hire and train. It also talks about food service, entertainment, regulations, ownership structures, how to promote and advertise the business, and other topics.
Customer Reviews:
Everything in Order.......2007-03-16
I received my book on time and in good shape. Don't know what else I could ask for...
Great work and keep it up!
Great place to start learning about the restaurant/ bar industry.......2006-05-03
This book is full packed with information. It is a great 1st book for anyone serious about the restaurant/ bar industry. It has lots of useful tips, and is broken up into logical chapters for easy reference.
Extremely Informative, but out of date.......2005-04-03
This book was first published in 1986, with the 2nd edition coming out in 1993. I bought and read this book in 2005. I found it very informative with great ideas for running a bar. More importantly, it goes into detail on how to write a business plan, partnerships, investors and etc. Basically all the 'business' stuff that goes behind opening and running a bar. Despite the book being old, the basics are all in there and will work today. However I also feel that in today's world, there are other things that the book does not implement. Things like the internet and wider use of PCs, which I think has greatly altered the way busineses work.
This is an excellent resource for newbies AND veterans........2004-06-30
Just don't look at the cover (the cheeziest cover I think I've ever seen on a book; I literally had to tear mine off to avoid laughing or having any of its "uncoolness" rub off on me).
Anyway, I own a pretty sucessful bar in Santa Barbara California (Indochine on State Street) and bought this book when I was reading up in anticipation of starting a new restaurant (w/ a bar in it).
While the book assumes the reader knows little or nothing about the business, it has a wealth of information for readers of all levels of experience. I was apprised/reminded of numerous aspects of the biz that caused me to tweak my own bar (to largely sucessful result). Quite simply, this book made/saved me significant money.
I highly recommend.
Christian Hunter
Great Resource.......2003-04-15
This was one of the better books on bar management. I recommend it! Covers money, how to do the financial spreadsheets to get a business loan in addition to the fun stuff.
Book Description
-Learn from stories of success-—and failure -Understand the industry and competition -Maximize your food savvy
Customer Reviews:
Building Your Restaurant.......2001-06-22
After years of working for other people, I began to dream of owning my own restaurant. I searched the Internet for information about start-up costs, marketing and locations, and anything else I could find about opening a restaurant. Eventually, I came across Start and Run a Profitable Restaurant and most of the answers I was looking for was in this book! It's not easy opening a restaurant but this book helped make it a little easier with all its good advice. Each chapter is packed full of great advice--Design and Renovation; Employees; Start-up Practicalities; and most important are the two chapters on Business Planning. This book has given me a clearer vision of being a restaurant owner and my dream is becoming a reality.
Restaurant Dreams: save money and make it come true!.......2001-01-22
This is laid out much like a "Restaurant for Dummies" book but it's more anecdotal and specific. You can jump in for certain hints and references or read it through for stories that will make any restaurateur smile.
My friend mentioned that she wished she had this book when writing a business plan for a college course last year. She had not come across anything like it in her search for a format.
We can tell by the practical examples given in this personalized book that the authors lived these experiences themselves and are willing to share their foibles for our benefit. It's easy for me to verify this since one of the co-authors, Brian Cooper, is my dad.
Customer Reviews:
Not bad, a bit dated.......2005-12-16
I ordered this book based, in part, on the favorable review. However, it is very dated, though basically good. For example, this is the 3rd edition, and is obviously updated to include the importance of marketing on the internet. However, this conflicts with the strong emphasis in at least two sections on NOT getting a personal computer if you don't have computer experience (how will you answer email inquiries?).
It would also be helpful to know that most of the things discussed in the way of Market Research can now be found on the internet, yet this isn't even mentioned.
The CD was unexpected (not mentioned in the description), but a big disappointment. When I discovered it, since there are MANY forms and "surveys" to be filled out in the book, I assumed these would be contained on the CD. That is not the case. The CD contains generic marketing and info forms that are nearly useless. I found myself creating my own electronic forms from the book, which could easily have been included on the CD.
All that being said, if the reader keeps in mind that the book is a little out of date, the basic info is still very helpful. It provides a very thorough approach to determining the type of inn to consider, potential guests, estimating the season and volume of business, evaluating the competition, etc.
The B&B Trade.......2001-06-21
The authors of S&R a Profitable Bed and Breakfast know the in's and out's of the B&B business. As they say in the introduction, "we were blissfully unaware of the many pitfalls and problems we would face." In this book, the authors cover the good and bad in the B&B trade, creating a thorough understanding for those interested in running their own B&B. Topics include: finances, business licenses and inspections, customer service, advertising and promotion, and much more. The "sweet" recipes at the beginning of each chapter, are an added bonus. Also included are worksheets to help you plan your B&B. If you want to open your own B&B and do it right, I recommend you pick up a copy of this book first.
The B&B Trade.......2001-06-21
The authors of S&R a Profitable Bed and Breakfast know the in's and out's of the B&B business. As they say in the introduction, "we were blissfully unaware of the many pitfalls and problems we would face." In this book, the authors cover the good and bad in the B&B trade, creating a thorough understanding for those interested in running their own B&B. Topics include: finances, business licenses and inspections, customer service, advertising and promotion, and much more. The "sweet" recipes at the beginning of each chapter, are an added bonus. Also included are worksheets to help you plan your B&B. If you want to open your own B&B and do it right, I recommend you pick up a copy of this book first.
Customer Reviews:
Fairly complete beginners guide.......2002-10-16
While this book seems fairly complete as a guide, it certainly is for total novices, not only to B&Bs but to those running their own business as well. Much of its information is common business sense in its foundation and offers little that one would not realize on one's own-unless they had never run any sort of business in the past. Even an individual who has operated a business for someone else, especially if that business were in the service industry, would know much of the basics found here. Most obviously lacking is any discussion of the value or how-to of Internet marketing, research, promotions, reservations or purchasing. Secondary to that is a lack is discussion on yield management, rate versus occupancy managment and adapting one's room rates to current occupancy and market room-availability and other market forces. The author also provides no discussion of purchasing principles or the advantages of economies of scale that can be gained with co-oped or group purchasing ventures.
Describes the business well.......2000-06-18
Tells the nitty gritty of running the business aspect of a B&B without going into the details of how someone should decorate. With running one so hard it was nice to see the bery clear and well laid plans to help keep an inn running smoothly from taking care of guests to taking care of yourself at the same time. I would recommend this book before someone lays out any money and gets themselves neck deep in trouble from inexperiance.
excellent and fact filled.......1999-02-06
I just read a library copy of this book, and now I'm buying my own copy for future reference. It was filled with essential information about innkeeping, and not just for those who want to start a two to three bedroom B&B in their house. Most of the information was applicable to small inns and hotels, as well. It is definitely the best book I've read on the subject so far (out of about six books).
Book Description
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Title: Tale of two eateries starts with a Hug. (Entrepreneurs Restaurants).(Bertrand Hug runs Bertrand at Mr. A's, Mille Fleurs)
Author: Rene'e Beasley Jones
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San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 2, 2003
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 24
Issue: 22
Page: 1(2)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
Customer Reviews:
Perfect for starting!.......2000-06-19
After checking out from the library and reading several books on starting a catering business, this was the one I ended up purchasing. It touched on all the things I felt were helpful to someone in my position: starting catering on a part-time, sideline basis. All the other books I read were focused on someone who wanted to jump headfirst into a full-time catering career. Mr. Erdosh's book was much more helpful, and, I might add, not as technical and an easier read.
More than I expected.......2000-02-06
New to the business, small-time caterer, this is the best book with the most practical information. I have purchased a couple of other books, this is the best by far. Well worth the money Probably not good for big-time caterers.
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