2009 is all but gone. It’s been a tough year for some, a hell for others and the end of the road for many a drinking establishment. But let’s face it, the year is almost over. We could lament and mourn the passing of the year, but instead I propose we celebrate.

Celebrate the end of the year, the start of a new year and the hope and potential this new year brings. Hopefully a lot has been learned from the past 12 months to ready you for the year ahead. Whether you have learned anything or not, I can guarantee you one thing. NOTHING will be achieved in 2010 without a plan, so here is your ready made bar action plan for 2010. Consider it your New Year’s Resolution for your bar.

1. I will begin the year by getting rid of all staff members that infect the business, prevent me from reaching my goals and don’t gel with the organization. I will not regret this decision as it will help the business in the long term.
2. I will have my vendors tender their best prices on their products again even if I did it a month ago. New year, new mentality, new profits!
3. I will undertake a physical food & beverage inventory every week without fail. If I don’t have the time or expertise, I will outsource this and will take action on all issues arising from my inventory results as I know about them.
4. I will tweak my business to suit demand, rather than expecting the population to change to suit what I’m selling.
5. I will regularly request feedback to make sure I am providing what my customers want.
6. I will meet other business owners outside of the bar industry frequently to brainstorm business ideas and collaborative possibilities.
7. I will learn to say no to hair brained ideas with no potential, but to never say no the customer.
8. I will work at removing gray areas in my business and instead introduce black and white standards and procedures that my staff will understand, will help my customers and allow me reach my business goals.
9. I will revisit No.1 half way through the year.
10. I will continuously analyze, optimize and monitor the results of my resolutions and tweak as necessary.

If anybody wants to publicly announce their own additions or versions of this for their own business, then add your comments below and we’ll all help you stay on track!ADD YOUR COMMENT

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