Hope isn't a business model. In this practical guide, hospitality accountant and former landlord David Burr shares everything you need to plan, fund and run a profitable pub or bar - from choosing the right legal structure and negotiating leases to mastering your numbers, managing risk, and preparing for growth. With 40+ years of real industry experience, Burr takes you far beyond generic business advice. You'll get templates, case studies and tools you can actually use - all tailored to the realities of the UK hospitality trade. Whether you're starting your first site, recovering from a rough patch or preparing to scale, this toolkit will help you: Build a bulletproof business plan Steady your cashflow and avoid costly mistakes Understand P&L and cash forecasts Present confidently to banks, pubcos and landlords Improve profitability without burning out No fluff. No theory. Just real-world strategies that work.