ONLINE B.A.S.S.E.T.

The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program is regulated by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and is a mandatory requirement in dozens of counties and individual municipalities in the state of Illinois. Constructed as an alcohol awareness program, BASSET is customized for the alcohol sellers and servers in the State of Illinois. This online program is designed to be completed in only three to four hours and a certification is instantly issued following its successful completion. For more information on our BASSET class please visit BASSET Programs on our web site. The cost for the Online BASSET Program is $20.00.

"This class does not require any additional materials to be purchased"

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ONLINE BAR MANAGEMENT

Based on our very popular three week certification course, this program is designed for current or new bar owners, bar managers, or those who are interested in advancing their food and beverage career. It is presented in five separate sections with field assignments given at the end of each one. Students are also able to converse weekly with the instructor and fellow students in the Sunday evening chat room to discuss class material, assignments, or just network with each other. Topics covered in this program include Industry Liabilities, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Beverage Operations & Controls, Pricing, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Licensing, Hiring/ Firing & Human Resources, Scheduling, Effective Employee Management, Team Building, Theft Detection and Prevention, Menu Design, Trend Forecasting, and Contract Negotiations. For more detailed information about the Online Bar Management program and the class syllabus please visit Management Programs on our web site. The Bar Management program can be completed in as little as three weeks. However, you have 120 days from the day you register to complete it. This cost for this course is $95.00

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ONLINE BAR OWNERSHIP

The Bar Ownership program is designed for new or prospective bar owners with little to no experience in the bar & restaurant industry. The course takes the student through the process of conceiving, designing, and opening a new bar. It also covers the process of purchasing an existing operation. You will have 14 days from the time of your registration to complete the program at your leisure. This course will take you through the three primary phases of bar ownership: 

(Phase 1) Pre-Contemplation:

1. Type of Business- Registering your business as a sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership will make a big difference in your operation's taxes, liabilities, and money management. Here you will learn which is best for you and why.

2. Type of Bar- Whether you're looking at opening a neighborhood bar, nightclub, lounge, or restaurant/bar combination, each type of bar comes with its own set of risks and rewards. These differences are discussed at length in this section as are the start-up details for each type of operation.

3.Location Data: Where should you open or purchase a bar? What are the benefits and risks of the location you've chosen? How do you properly assess a potential area for a new bar? Here you will learn the answers to these questions and how to assess your own locations.

4. Estimated Start-Up Costs- How much is the average cost to open or purchase a bar? We'll give you an industry breakdown as to how much money you're looking at to open any category of bar in your area.

(Phase 2) Planning & Development:

1. Developing a Business plan-How do you go about writing a business plan for a bar? What information needs to be included? What format does it need to be in? Where do you find all of the information that's needed for completion? We'll take you step by step through the process and provide you with sample plans to use as a template.

2. Financing & Expenses: Where do you go for financing your new business venture? How much money will you need to get started? What are your chances at getting a loan? We'll discuss what types of financing are available, what your qualifications need to be to get them, and how to negotiate rates and terms for any commercial loan.

3. Licensing- Liquor licenses, food licenses, entertainment licenses, and business organizations are discussed at great length here as is the process to acquire these licenses and restrictions they include.

4. Purchase & Lease Agreements-Whether it's securing a contract for construction of a new building, negotiating a lease agreement, or purchasing an existing bar, we'll teach you the process for securing your bar's location

5. Design & Construction- Layouts, building codes, zoning restrictions, building limitations, colors, themes, and furnishings are all covered in this section.

6. Equipment- What type of equipment your going to need, how much it's going to cost you, and where you can get it is all discussed in this segment.

(Phase 3) Functional Operations:

1. Hiring & Labor Costs- Where to find new employees, how to qualify applicants, how to staff your establishment, and how to forecast labor needs are all discussed in this section.

2. Stocking & Inventory Controls: What is a perpetual inventory system? What inventory limitations should you set? How much product should you order or have in stock? Learn about these issues here.

3. Insurance & Liability: Dram shop insurance, fire coverage, theft coverage, liability laws are all important to your business and will be discussed in detail here.

4. Marketing & Advertising- We'll show you how to initiate a new marketing campaign and focus in on your primary customer base, how to devise an effective advertising budget, and most of all, how to get the customers flowing through your doors!

5. Insider Tips- The lessons from those that have graduated from the school of hard Knox in this industry are revealed here. You'll learn insider knowledge on what to really expect with you new business venture.

In addition to the program itself, you will have access to our free digital library which is loaded with industry web links and sample files that will assist you in developing a business plan and design for your new bar venture. For additional information about Bar Ownership please visit the Bar Ownership page on our web site.

Following the completion of this program you will have a solid grasp on the process of developing and ultimately owning a bar. You will also have the opportunity to move on to our Online Bar Management program to learn how to successfully manage your new bar. The cost of this program is $45.00.

"This class does not require any additional materials to be purchased"

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CLICK HERE TO START THE ONLINE BAR OWNERSHIP PROGRAM