Download or read book Hospitality Business Development written by Ahmed Hassanien and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality Business Development analyzes and evaluates the different aspects of business growth routes and development processes in the international hospitality industry. It considers the essential features of the strategic business context, in which any hospitality organization operates, and: • explores the essential requirements and challenges of hospitality business development, and the implications which these present for hospitality operators. • explains how differentiation and innovation can become key to organizational success and provides you with the all of the skills you need to implement your own business development • examines the shifting nature of demand, evaluating consumers’ behaviour and relating the principles of customer centricity to the business development function • is packed with case studies and industry related examples, which cover a broad range of hospitality sectors including in-flight catering, holiday homes, guest houses, licensed retail, catering, international restaurants and hotels, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the international hospitality business development . Hospitality Business Development equips students and aspiring hospitality managers with the necessary knowledge, expertise and skills in business development. This book is a must-read for any one studying or working in the hospitality industry.
Download or read book The Standout Business Plan written by Vaughan Evans and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Standout Business Plan is an immensely practical and readable guide that shows you how to create a business plan that not only speaks directly to investors and lenders but also makes it easy for them to say yes. At the beginning of every successful business is a well-thought-out and exceptionally prepared business plan that was written with one audience in mind--investors. However, too many budding entrepreneurs have written their business’s bible with a focus on details most important to managers or employees or even themselves, completely avoiding the questions most crucial to those who determine the fate of the business’s genesis…its potential backers. Renowned leadership expert Brian Tracy and business strategy consultant Vaughan Evans share case studies and examples of both what to do and what not to do when developing a plan for your business. In The Standout Business Plan, Tracy and Evans reveal how to: Include the vital information backers need, while leaving out extraneous fillers that gets in the way Address key factors such as market demand, competition, and strategy Spell out the essence of your business proposition Outline resources and financial forecasts Assess risk from the backer's perspective Evaluate and improve the plan to ensure its success Your business plan is too important to not get exactly right from the beginning. With the easy-to-follow guidance in The Standout Business Plan, now anyone can present a clear, concise, and convincing case that will win them the funding they need to succeed.
Download or read book Hotel Design Planning and Development written by Richard H. Penner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hotel Design, Planning and Development presents the most significant hotels developed internationally in the last ten years so that you can be well-informed of recent trends. The book outlines essential planning and design considerations based on the latest data, supported by technical information and illustrations, including original plans, so you can really study what works. The authors provide analysis and theory to support each of the major trends they present, highlighting how the designer’s work fits into the industry's development as a whole. Extensive case studies demonstrate how a successful new concept is developed. Hotel Design, Planning and Development gives you a thorough overview of this important and fast-growing sector of the hospitality industry.
Download or read book The One Hour Business Plan written by John McAdam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to writing a successful business plan—in just one hour A strong business plan greatly increases a business chance of success, especially in an economic environment in which more than 50 percent of businesses fail within three years. Your business plan can serve as a foundation for your successful business. The One-Hour Business Plan, written by seasoned entrepreneur and business instructor John McAdam, helps you lay that foundation. With the help of this book, aspiring entrepreneurs can write a viable business plan in just one hour. Offers step-by-step guidance on the process of writing a business plan, with field-tested instructional techniques that are simple, strong, and easy to implement Written by John McAdam, a "been there, done that" hired CEO and serial entrepreneur with decades of real-world experience, who helps ordinary people become entrepreneurs and helps entrepreneurs become successful The One-Hour Business Plan outlines a process and a framework for creating a business plan that sets you up for success. Give your business the best odds for success, in just one hour of your time.
Download or read book Hospitality Marketing written by Francis Buttle and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory textbook shows you how to apply the principles of marketing within the hospitality industry. Written specifically for students taking marketing modules within a hospitality course, it contains examples and case studies that show how ideas and concepts can be successfully applied to a real-life work situation. It emphasizes topical issues such as sustainable marketing, corporate social responsibility and relationship marketing. It also describes the impact that the internet has had on both marketing and hospitality, using a variety of tools including a wide range of internet learning activities. This 3rd Edition has been updated to include: Coverage of hot topics such as use of technology and social media, power of the consumer and effect on decision making, innovations in product design and packaging, ethical marketing and sustainability marketing Updated online resources including: power point slides, test bank of questions, web links and additional case studies New and updated international case studies looking at a broad range of hospitality settings such as restaurants, cafes and hotels New discussion questions to consolidate student learning at the end of each chapter.
Download or read book Disaster Planning and Preparedness in the Hotel Industry written by Ahmad Rasmi Albattat and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By identifying major emergencies that have occurred in the hotel industry; investigating hotels’ preparation for emergencies in the past; and exploring how hotels manage and overcome such emergencies; this book will increase the awareness of emergency managers on how to manage and overcome the impact of emergencies in the hospitality industry.
Download or read book How to Write a Business Plan written by Mike P. McKeever and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step advice on preparing a business plan You need a sound business plan to start a business or raise money to expand an existing one. For over 30 years, How to Write a Business Plan has helped fledgling entrepreneurs—from small service businesses and retailers to large manufacturing firms—write winning plans and get needed financing. This bestselling book contains clear step-by-step instructions and forms to put together a convincing business plan with realistic financial projections, effective marketing strategies, and overall business goals. You’ll learn how to: figure out if your business idea will make money determine and forecast cash flow create profit and loss forecasts prepare marketing and personnel plans find potential sources of financing, and present your well-organized plan to lenders and other backers. This edition is updated to reflect best practices for raising money (from SBA loans to equity crowdfunding).
Download or read book HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL RURAL HOTEL written by DAVID SANDUA and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-07-23 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete guide that will take you by the hand to open your own rural hotel, from choosing the perfect location to implementing sustainable practices. Have you ever dreamed of having your own rural hotel, but don't know where to start? This book is for you. It teaches you how to select the right location, taking into account proximity to attractions, accessibility and local culture. It also provides you with examples of successful rural hotels and their unique selling points. In addition, you will learn how to conduct market research and competitor analysis, and how to develop a unique concept for your rural hotel. The book also guides you in developing a solid business plan that will attract investors and secure financing. You will also learn about legal and regulatory considerations, designing and building the hotel, hiring and training staff, and establishing key partnerships. It teaches you how to develop effective marketing strategies and create a strong online presence. It shows you how to provide memorable guest experiences and how to implement sustainable practices in your rural hotel. In short, "How to Create a Successful Rural Hotel" is an essential guide for any aspiring rural hotel owner who wants to turn their dreams into reality. Are you ready to embark on this exciting adventure? Take the first step towards your dream!
Download or read book The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism Travel and Hospitality written by Marios Sotiriadis and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical handbook for entrepreneurship in tourism related industries. The book will provide students and prospective entrepreneurs with the knowledge, know-how and best practices in order to assist them in planning, implementing and managing business ventures in the field of tourism.
Download or read book How to Write a Business Plan in Ten Steps written by Paul Borosky Mba and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a doctoral candidate, professional business consultant, and business plan writer, I am often asked by aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike, "What is the first step for starting a business or expanding business operations?". When I first started out as a business consultant, I would explain to my client their place in the entrepreneurial process. I then support this analysis with proven academic and practicing business theory, along with recommending specific steps to take.After going through this process time and time again with entrepreneurs, it dawned on me that the first step I ALWAYS recommend is writing a business plan.Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs do not know how to write a professionally polished and structured business plan. Hell, most business owners don't know how to write any type of business plan at all. From this issue, I decided to write this book focused on a ten-step process to writing a well-structured business plan. The business plan writing steps include all aspects of the business plan writing process, beginning with developing the executive summary through constructing a professional and polished funding request. In each step, I introduce you to a different business plan section. I then explain in layman's terms what the section means, offer a business plan sample, and analyze the sample to help you understand the component. The objective of this detailed process is to ensure full understanding of each section and segment, with the goal of you being able to write a professional business plan for yourself, by yourself! IF you still need help writing your business plan, at the end of the book, I ALSO supply you with a professionally written sample business plan AND a business plan template for you to use.In the end, I am supremely confident that this book, with the numerous tools and tips for business plan writing, will help you develop your coveted business plan in a timely fashion.
Download or read book Risk Only Money written by Jack DeBoer and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hotel magnate Jack DeBoer fills 'Risk Only Money' with all of the lessons he had to learn the hard way. The things he wishes someone would have told him years ago. Conveyed in DeBoer's bold, straight from the hip manner." -- Front flap.
Download or read book Developing a Strategic Business Plan written by Michael L. Policastro and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Prepare a Business Plan written by Edward Blackwell and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent business plan impresses financial backers, provides a clear blueprint for the future of your company and functions as a benchmark against which to measure future growth. How to Prepare a Business Plan explains the process of creating an excellent business plan in an engaging and accessible way. It includes essential coverage of producing cash flow forecasts, planning a business expansion, planning your borrowing and monitoring business progress. Global case studies containing real business plans provide inspiration and real-life practical insight by analyzing the plans, monitoring the business' progress and discussing their problems. Sample business plans also show you the process in action and provide useful examples for creating your own. How to Prepare a Business Plan helps new business owners to consider what they really want out of their business, and to map their own journey and gain a new understanding of their product's place in the market, as well as writing a business plan with the clarity, brevity and logic to keep bank managers interested and convinced. Whether looking to start up or expand, this practical advice will help anyone to prepare a plan that is tailored to the requirements of their business - one that will get the financial backing they need.
Download or read book Managing Hotels Effectively written by Eddystone C. Nebel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-09-03 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-read for aspiring hospitality industry leaders Managing Hotels Effectively: Lessons from Outstanding General Managers is the essential text for anyone working in or aspiring to the hospitality industry. Expert discussion from industry leaders drives home the importance of service, strategic planning, and effective leadership while giving readers a glimpse into the complex mechanics of running a successful hotel. From organizational structure and staffing to communications, revenues, and day-to-day activities, this book provides an informative look into the myriad duties of the general manager.
Download or read book Revenue Management written by Robert G. Cross and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the man the Wall Street Journal hailed as "the guru of Revenue Management" comes revolutionary ways to recover from the after effects of downsizing and refocus your business on growth. Whatever happened to growth? In Revenue Management, Robert G. Cross answers this question with his ground-breaking approach to revitalizing businesses: focusing on the revenue side of the ledger instead of the cost side. The antithesis of slash-and-burn methods that left companies with empty profits and dissatisfied stockholders, Revenue Management overturns conventional thinking on marketing strategies and offers the key to initiating and sustaining growth. Using case studies from a variety of industries, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations, Cross describes no-tech, low-tech, and high-tech methods that managers can use to increase revenue without increasing products or promotions; predict consumer behavior; tap into new markets; and deliver products and services to customers effectively and efficiently. His proven tactics will help any business dramatically improve its bottom line by meeting the challenge of matching supply with demand.
Download or read book Hospitality Retail Management written by Conrad Lashley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Hospitality Retail Management' provides students and managers with a practical guide to managing units in hospitality retail organizations. Customers rely on a particular chain of hotels, restaurants or pubs to provide the same level of service and environment across the board. This standardised service provides the customer with the security of knowing what to expect from that particular organisation. However, this standardisation allows little room for creativity for individual managers to respond to the particular needs of their local market. There is a growing realisation that there is greater profitability if the chain can offer both standardised services across all its retail operations while at the same time allowing local managers the freedom to interpret the needs of its local market as they see fit. 'Hospitality Retail Management' shows managers and students how competitive advantage can be gained by adopting management techniques which are both 'tight and loose', and demonstrates how you can manage businesses with well-defined objectives while also allowing local managers to interpret their local market as they see fit. Conrad Lashley has done extensive consultancy with companies such as McDonalds and uses case studies from these companies to reiterate key issues throughout the text.
Download or read book How to Write a Business Plan written by Brian Finch and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are starting or selling your own business, business plans are an essential and unavoidable part of the business cycle. How to Write a Business Plan, 4th edition gives you the expert guidance you need to make an impact with your written plan, including advice on researching competitors, how to present your management skills and experience and how to effectively communicate your strategic vision. Along with glossary of key terms and brand new advice on producing cash and profit forecasts, How to Write a Business Plan, 4th edition, contains all the help you'll need to get it right first time.