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HINTS FOR BEGINNERS
And now, assuming that you have your place, the
next thing is to run it so it will show a profit, not
only on your investment but on your labor. It may
seem a simple matter at first, but it is not so easy
as it looks, and the man who expects to succeed
must start out with some kind of system, and be a
worker as well. Bear in mind that the good bar
tender is not always a good boss, nor even a good
manager. He must have executive ability in addi
tion to his other accomplishments. The mere fact
that a bar is ready for customers doesn't always
mean trade, although that may be the general im
pression of those not in the business; nor does a
saloon-keeper's entire duty consist in standing
around dressed in the height of fashion. Of course
he must dress well, but quietly, for loud "clothing
and big diamonds, or any display of jewelry are in
very bad taste.
Study your establishment and study your trade-
keep the first up-to-date and in good order and you
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