Here is a simple quiz for you to try.

Here are some additional questions you should ask yourself to get you thinking about the in's and out's of running a pub. If you have not considered these, it would be unwise to consider investing your hard earned capital in a pub business.

• How much money does the pub have to take, after VAT, just to pay the bills and break even?
• Do I know what all of the business expenses are?
• How much money will I be able to take from the business?
• What do other people say about Marston's Pub Company?
• What will I do if the business does not work out?
• Do I know who I need to employ and what they will cost?
• What price should I charge customers to make a profit?
• How much training do I need before I can run a pub successfully?
• Do I understand the agreement I will sign and the commitment I am making?

Running a pub is demanding and can put a strain on your health, emotions and relationships unless you are prepared. You should ask yourself these questions.

• Can I cope with the long and unsociable hours that are involved in running a pub?
• Can my partner and I work together all the time if we haven't done so before?
• Will we be able to give our children the attention they need and run a pub at the same time?
• Can I cope with the responsibility of managing my finances when I am self-employed?
• Do I have the knowledge and skills that are needed to run a pub?
• How do I react to intense stress and pressure?
• How do I feel about my partner getting unwelcome attentions from my customers?
• Do I understand that running a pub is a way of life and not a job?
• Do I understand the health risks that are associated with the licensed trade (for example, stress, alcoholism)

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