1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

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"There goes my money!"—All such exhibitions should be kept away from the public eye, especially about a man^s business establishment. It is not intended to say that a man should not take a ride, occasionally, with his family, or dress well when he pleases, but he should not make an ostentatious display of the means or luxury he may possess. If all this is avoided, the man can make money by not accepting champagne treats and by not driving about in swell rigs; but, in- stead of all this, by remaining in his place, and working hard to keep his patrons pleased, thereby gain more, and thus improve his financial standing. 24. KEEPING BOOKS IN A SIMPLE MANNER. The keeping of books in a simple manner, by which you can, at a glance, see instantly the general state- ments relating to the progress of your business, with special review of details, is a necessity to us. The statements of this article are not made with the pur- pose of forming a contrast to general bookkeeping, as used in mercantile circles, because while that system is perfect, it is too intricate and enlarged for our use, and we need a more simplified form. There should be one general book, a day (or entry) book, of the usual form, long and narrow, and as thick as you may desire, in which daily every entry of ex- pense, or purchase, or anything connected with the business, is to be written, and at night the total sum footed up. Then, there are to be other small pass books (about 5 by 10 inches in size), one for the total daily expenses; one for the total cash receipts; one cash book