A friend and I are planning to open a hookah lounge. What should we start researching? What would a realistic estimate of the starting cost be? We would like to have a beer and wine license, any tips about that?
      Answer1:Hey There,Thats really good that you and your friend decided to open your own business. WHen Opening a Business there is a lot of work to be done. I dont know everything but i can telll you a few things. First of all before you really do anything you should write a business plan, If you dont know how to write a Business Plan There is a lot of help how to on the Internet. When You have some free time I would look around the Internet and see if you can find some great business premisess that you could lease in your area.
      Answer2:Find a good location and a reliable supplier.
      Answer3:Well the first question that comes to my mind is what are you burning in the hookah? Hmm? And if the answer is correct, where are you locating this place?? :))Anyway, Ill make one good suggestion for you. Check with SCORE; The Service Corps of Retired Executives. You can find them here:http://www.score.org/index.htmlIts a wonderful organization that can provide you with all sorts of help, gratis. Yep, the Price Is definitely Right. If youre in a major city, you can go meet with a volunteer. If not, they can help you on-line. Go thru the site I just showed you. Its loaded with great info and resources. And to reiterate: There is no charge for the services.Good luck.
      Answer4:You have the basics.Use this basic checklist to make sure all the important steps are taken before you launch your new venture. This business checklist will make sure that you cross all your ts and dot all your is before your business launch. Steps to Starting a Business -http://www.developer-resource.com/starti...Other sites you might find helpful are: SBA - http://www.sba.gov/SCORE - http://www.score.orgSmall Business Resource - http://www.small-business-software.netBusiness Link - http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...Goodluck!