The shrewd Sand Hill Road publican

Along with the other members of the Sand Hill Road Group, Matt Mullins currently owns seven prominent Melbourne pubs – the Garden State Hotel, the Richmond Club Hotel, Prahran Hotel, Bridge Hotel, the Terminus Hotel, the Posty and Holliava.

So it’s no surprise that he has learnt a lot about re-imagining and reinventing rundown pubs since the group formed in May 2000.

In this mentor session, Matt shares his best advice about purchasing and renovating a new venue, and divulges the financial dangers that can arise if you don’t understand your market.

Learn hospitality skills for today’s world, including:

• How to build a stronger venue through your planning processes
• Why you should design your venue to suit your market’s wants and needs
• Why it’s important to learn about industry regulations such as liquor licensing before you get started
• Why you should hire experts to help

New bar and restaurant owners, it’s time to start your business right with the help of an industry pro.