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How do you start your own cocktail lounge?

Answer:

  1. Identify a place that you can use with minimal expense, low rent, but easily accessible to thousands of potential customers.
  2. Choose a theme to make your business different from all the others.
  3. Redecorate, remodel, refurbish the premises.
  4. Get a license if this is necessary.
  5. Get the best price deal on all your liquor and refreshments.
  6. Get the best price deal on garbage removal.
  7. Open a bank account in your business name.
  8. Employ staff and train them.
  9. Invite a local celebrity to open the business.
  10. Advertise the grand opening, perhaps with a free drinks gimmick.
  11. Open.
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