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.